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Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

Finnish, 1910-1961

Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York (opened 1962), Dulles International Airport in Virginia (1962) and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri (1965).

Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

At Cranbrook, Saarinen also met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. These include the Grasshopper chair, designed in 1946 and so named because its angled bentwood frame resembles the insect; the Tulip chair (1957), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast-aluminum pedestal; and the lushly contoured Womb lounge chair and ottoman (1948). In his furniture as in his architecture, the keynotes of Eero Saarinen’s designs are simplicity, strength and grace.

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Period: 1950s
Creator: Eero Saarinen
Early Production Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this authentic, very early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed and dated 1960. The chairs feature upholstered blue wool blend sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag mutlicolor fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single ch...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This pair of armchairs was commissioned by the U...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum, fabric, United States, design 1955-57, production 1950s/1960s This pair of dining c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headqua...
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1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Early Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all florence Knoll-designed interiors, the saarinen executive chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This large set of armchairs were commiss...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plywood
By Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s Four organic shaped chairs des...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Tulip Armless Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Doral, FL
Tulip Armless Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Seat shell is molded fiberglass with base is molded cast aluminum powder coat paint. Seat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

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Eero Saarinen dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Eero Saarinen dining room chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Paul McCobb, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for Eero Saarinen dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $15,095, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,650.
Questions About Eero Saarinen Dining Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer. Many people know him as the creator of the St. Louis Gateway Arch completed in 1965. However, he also produced many acclaimed furniture designs, including the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Saarinen pedestal table. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen designs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen was originally from Finland. He was born in Kirkkonummi in 1910. In 1923, his family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The architect and designer lived in the U.S. for much of the remainder of his life. He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1991. Shop a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen designed many structures and pieces of furniture during his lifetime. He was the architect for both the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of his most famous furniture designs include the Saarinen pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair. Shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." Both his first name and surname are of Finnish origin. The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on August 20, 1910. Discover a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, historians generally consider Eero Saarinen to be a modernist, not a postmodernist. His work shows off the futuristic clean lines that defined the time period. Postmodern architecture and design is more decorative and breaks from the symmetry indicative of modernism. You'll find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish architect. In 1932, he moved Eero and the rest of the family to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and led the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians classify Eero Saarinen as a modern architect due to the characteristics of his designs. Like other modernists, Saarinen employed sweeping curves and futuristic, well-defined lines. Many of the structures he designed are symmetrical. In addition, Saarinen worked in many materials popular during the period, including steel, concrete and glass. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians classify Eero Saarinen's St. Louis Gateway Arch as modern architecture. This is due largely to the simple curving shape of the arch and its perfect symmetry. In addition, the arch reflects Neo-futurism, a forward-looking movement that frequently incorporated steel, concrete and glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture designs.

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