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Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?

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Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?
No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).

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Eero Saarinen Small Oval Tulip Dining Table or Desk for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early and rare form in a tulip table , it's a smaller oval which can be used as a desk or for a eat in kitchen . This piece was special ordered for a kitchen area having a white La...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Tulip Dining Table by Knoll 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice "small" oval tulip dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. The Calacatta marble has an amazing structure and this example comes in a very good cond...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Spectacular Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Verde Alpi Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Truly spectacular Tulip dining table in Verdi Alpi marble. Expertly designed by legendary Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. 47 inches in diameter. It accommodates 4-6 side cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

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Steel, Chrome

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side/ Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Eero Saarinen Side Dining Chairs for Knoll. This set dates to 2009. Red velvet material in very nice condition! Chrome is clean as well! Chair ready to go! One of the most comfortable chairs out there! I use these around my dining table!
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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