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Eliel Saarinen attributed Limed Oak Deco Table Mirror
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Sharon, CT
by Eliel Saarinen, suggests a Saarinen attribution.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Saarinen Style Oval Tulip Marble Top Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century style dining or conference table after Saarinen. An oval dining table with
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
1999 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side / Dining Chair in Green Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Early Production Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs Knoll, New York
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
authentic, early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed . The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Dining/Conference Table or Desk in White Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table designed for the work space having a center hole to run computer
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1960s is a true masterpiece of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout.
A Saarinen
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Saarinen Executive Stools Counter Height by Eero Saarinen, Set of 2
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Monrovia, CA
Design Eero Saarinen, 1957
Wood Legs, Upholstery
Made in USA by Knoll
Eero Saarinen executive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic "Tulip" armchair by designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) from the 1950s. The shell is made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eliel Saarinen faux Alligator Chest
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eliel Saarinen chest of drawers with painted faux alligator finish.
Mahogany and brass on
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Eero Saarinen Marble Top Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic table exhibiting the larger sized marble top.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Armchair Eero Saarinen Resin, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage Saarinen resin chair from the 1960s/70s Knoll edition, height 82 cm for a width of 67 cm by
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Grasshopper Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
This Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Couple Saarinen Conference Chair, Steel Legs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Catania, IT
The Saarinen Conference is a chair conceived from the idea of transforming the executive seat into
Category
Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Conference Chair, Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A conference chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. U.S.A., Knoll International, circa 1970.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Style Mid Century Tulip Stool
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen Style mid century Tulip stool
This stool measures: 16.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 18 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs.
Cognac-colored leather cover.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Eliel Saarinen Wooden Cupboard, Early 20th Century
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Helsinki, FI
An early 20th century Finnish cupboard designed by Eliel Saarinen. The cupboard is in it's original
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Pine
Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman
Late 1960s production by Knoll
Re-Upholstered
Original Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Saarinen Oval Table with Levanto Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
(almost) New Saarinen Oval Dining Table, designed by Eero Saarinen and made by Knoll Studio in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
matching base . Retains the manufactures label by Knoll and designed by Eero Saarinen an iconic piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
swiveling base . Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Pedestal Side Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plywood top. Reminiscent of the work of Eero Saarinen. The table is in original condition with some
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Century design a true timeless classic . Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Coffee Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
artist Eero Saarinen . This iconic table has been a mainstay of the Mid Century modern design movement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
be used in an office setting.
Eero Saarinen's design for Knoll is truly a timeless classic that can
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Round Table in White Marble
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, IT
Eero Saarinen from the late 1970s. The table features a round table top made of white marble with black
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare dining cabinet attributed to Eliel Saarinen (father of Eero Saarinen) designed before his
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Burl
Art Deco Sideboard Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare sideboard attributed to Eliel Saarinen (father of Eero Saarinen) designed before his
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Burl
Knoll Saarinen Side Table with Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll occasional table with walnut top. Excellent original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Style Mid-Century Oval Tulip Tables, a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll style mid-century oval tulip tables - a pair
Each table measures: 23
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
We have up to ten available in this upholstery which is a Knoll textile with Bergamo piping. Or you can do in a fabric of your choice.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Mid Century Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Grasshoper Chairs designed by Knoll and created by Eero Saarinen. This was Saarinen’s first chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 26 in D 41 in
Eero Saarinen Designed Grasshopper Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic mid-century design was made by Knoll and created by Eero Saarinen. Simple design with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll lounge chair with new petrol green velvet upholstery.
The chair is not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.61 in D 21.66 in
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic, Upholstery
1 Original Knoll Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designer: Saarinen, Eero.
Date of design: 1956.
Model number: 150A.
Made in France.
Materials: Base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
ergonomics for rest and relaxation . Manufactured by Knoll , designed by Eero Saarinen .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table. Marble oval top. Top is 22.375x 15 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 matched tulip chairs.
Knoll label
Custom upholstery seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
A womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll upholstered in baroque fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern pair of Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Eero Saarinen Conference Chairs, Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of conference chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. U.S.A., Knoll International, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Eero Saarinen Model 174W Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
To accompany his famous Tulip chair design, Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip table. A simple design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Eliel Saarinen Birch Dining Chairs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern set of six dining chairs designed by Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
Midcentury Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Saarinen Executive chair in reddish brown / burns sienna leather. With manual adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tulip Dining Table Set Styled After Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury tulip dining table styled after Eero Saarinen; This beautiful set is just so unique and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Boucle Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho armless chair. Designed by the MCM icon Saarinen for Knoll and tagged below
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Modernica
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Montréal, QC
Grasshopper chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Modernica, 2000s. Bentwood arms and legs with a
Category
Early 2000s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Cotton, Bentwood
Nicely restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Lounge Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen ..Nice 1970s example,, properly re-upholstered.. Retains
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Grasshopper Chair and Footstool
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Toronto, ON
tufted fabric upholstery and curved birch wood frames and legs. (EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Fiberglass Dining Table Styled After Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful Mid Century Fiberglass Dining Table Styled After Eero Saarinen features a round
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the a saarinen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An a saarinen — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an a saarinen, we have 3408 options in-stock, while there are 30 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the a saarinen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An a saarinen made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one a saarinen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Eliel Saarinen produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for an a saarinen start at $10 and top out at $121,007 with the average selling for $2,983.
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- Where is Eero Saarinen from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero 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.
- Who is Eero Saarinen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer and 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, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen’s designs for Knoll, such as the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Pedestal table, are acclaimed all over the world.
Find a selection of vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1910 but was raised in Michigan in the United States. Saarinen is known for his sculptural architecture projects as well as the innovative modernist furniture he designed for Knoll.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - What did Eero Saarinen design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen designed many pieces of furniture as well as acclaimed buildings and monuments during his lifetime. Saarinen created the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of Saarinen’s most famous furniture designs include the Pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair.
Shop a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Eero Saarinen is famous for his work as a designer and architect. He was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Saarinen designed the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and many other structures. As a furniture designer, he is best known for his Grasshopper chair, Tulip chair and Womb lounge chair and ottoman. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023To authenticate a Saarinen table, first check the materials. Typically, authentic tables will have a cast aluminum base rather than wood or plastic. Tabletop materials vary and can include wood veneer, laminate and natural marble, but you usually won't find plastic tabletops on real pieces. Examine the edge of the tabletop as well. Reproductions will often display flat edges, while genuine tables will have a gently tapered tabletop. If you're uncertain as to the authenticity of a particular table, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Legendary furnishings designed by Saarinen like his durable side tables, the Womb chair, the Tulip chair and the Pedestal table are still frequently used in interiors today. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Eero Saarinen tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024No, 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).
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.
Find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero 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, 2024The concept of Eero Saarinen's work was to convey expressive statements through buildings and furniture. The keynotes of his modern designs were simplicity, strength and grace. The organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen's furniture and his best-known structures, like 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, went on to influence generations of architects and designers. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, 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, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
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.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Eero 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.
- Can a Saarinen table go outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a Saarinen table can go outside depends on the piece. Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Legendary furnishings designed by Saarinen like his durable side tables, the Womb chair, the Tulip chair and the Pedestal table are still frequently used in interiors today — and often copied at more affordable prices. At Cranbrook Academy of Art, Saarinen met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. While Knoll offers outdoor versions of authentic Eero Saarinen tables with Vetro Bianco and Natural Black Slate tops, if a table wasn’t designed specifically for outdoor use, it’s best to only display it indoors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Eero Saarinen tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero 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, 2024The 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, 2022Whether 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, 2024Eero 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, 2022Eero 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.
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