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Eero Saarinen Seating

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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Creator: Eero Saarinen
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Saarinen Executive chair in unusual red upholstery, on bright metal legs. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless steel legs and all original glides. Labels absent but there's the presence of the out...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s
Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s

Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this Model 71 dining chair embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovation converge i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72

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 International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in our wavy New Zealand sheepskin "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Flore...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC
2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2007. The listed price includes one chair...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Vitra, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 29 wide x 25 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm heig...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It features legs of polished tubular stai...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967
Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare set of four Model 72C armless executive chairs designed by the incomparable Eero Saarinen for Knoll. All four chairs are stamped "1967" making this set an early ex...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. They have a fibergla...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed
Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Stool, Swivel, Blue, White Signed. According to Steven and Linda Rouland's 1999 book: "Knoll Furniture, 1938-1960", the tulip stool was originally called the pedestal stool (152 S) and was described as "foam rubber upholstered cushion on Aluminum base with fused plastic finish". Retains 320 Park Avenue label on the underside of the seat in addition to being stamped "BR 51...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll
Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With brown fabric and wool upholstery for Knoll. These are from the 60's and have been reupholstere...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Troy, MI

An early production Womb settee designed by Eero Saarinen Knoll circa 1960's Black enameled steel frame with new white leather upholstery Original label intact to underside 62 inch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Uccle, BE

Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Leather

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered
1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful early vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair. The chair dates from 1966. We had it upholstered and it is stamped with the date on the shell of 1966. We have had the c...

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1960s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Wool

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

The Mid-Century Classic Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture, offered here as a set of 6. Custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian perfor...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Knoll International Grasshopper Lounge chair, Modell No. 61 designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946. Seat upholstered in grey wool fabric, with birch plywood base. Manufactured by Knoll...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Plywood, Birch

Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s USA, Set of 4
Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s USA, Set of 4

Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s USA, Set of 4

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

The Saarinen Model 72 Dining Chair by Knoll International is a true design icon. Introduced in 1950 by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, it reflects his signature vision of s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Eero Saarinen Barstools for Knoll, Upholstered, Labeled & Dated
Pair of Eero Saarinen Barstools for Knoll, Upholstered, Labeled & Dated

Pair of Eero Saarinen Barstools for Knoll, Upholstered, Labeled & Dated

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered is a pair of authentic Eero Saarinen barstools for Knoll, a modernist classic that embodies the designer’s pioneering vision of organic, scul...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Tulip Stool in cast aluminum by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath chairs and tables -- th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Executive Leather Chair Swivel & Tilt Base Seat Height adjusts from about 18" up to 22" Eero Saarinen for Knoll Knoll Label on Underside Newer Fabrication - Two Available Swivel ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Wool, Wood

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

The iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, newly upholstered in an exquisite bouclé with black frame.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb cha...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Iron

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. These examples were produced in the USA in 2015. These pieces feature uphol...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Foam, Oak, Fabric

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle
10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare set of ten tulip arm chairs / armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll, 1970s. This set of 10 have been expertly restored. The white frames and off white ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An exceptional early example of Eero Saarinen’s timeless design for Knoll International, this iconic stool showcases the elegance and simplicity that define mid-century modernism. Retaining its original upholstery, the stool reflects Saarinen’s refined approach to form and function. Measuring 15 inches in diameter and 18 inches in height, the piece is perfectly scaled for use as a vanity stool...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric
2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in 2023. The piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original
Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Espoo, FI

Tulip chair with armrests, white with brown leather upholstered seat cushion. Designer Eero Saarinen. Manufacturer Knoll. The chair is in good used condition. Manufacturer's stamp on...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016
Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016

Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

Eero Saarinen originally designed this chair in the 1950s MCM period for Knoll, model 72C armless executive chair with tubular steel legs, these have a production date of 2016, This ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Centreville, VA

Designed in 1957 as part of the Pedestal Collection for Knoll, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Stool reflects his pursuit of purity and simplicity in design. Aiming to eliminate what he called...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fiberglass

Model 71 Dining Chair in Alpaca Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 71 Dining Chair in Alpaca Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 71 Dining Chair in Alpaca Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this Model 71 dining chair embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovation converge i...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with white vinyl upholstery and chrome bases, produced by Knoll. These chairs have the ...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Culver City, CA

One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...

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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Upholstery, Bentwood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was man...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey
2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey

2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Armchair, Model 150, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These particular examples were produced in the United States...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs ~ set of 12
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs ~ set of 12

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs ~ set of 12

By Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

A set of 12 (tweleve) Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs. Made in USA, circa 1970. Reupholstered in Kravet fabric approximately 10 years ago. Dimensions: Height (in): 31½ Width (in...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was manufactured in the USA in 2004. The chair features a seat that is forme...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Plainview, NY

The pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates encapsulates the essence of sleek, modernist elegance that defined the era. Upholstered in a vibrant ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4
Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Miami, FL

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4 Offered for sale is a set of four (4) Knoll Executive Armchairs No. 71 designed by Eero Saarinen. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Aluminum

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s even before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

Indulge in comfort with the Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This iconic chair showcases Saarinen’s visionary design, and Kn...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)
Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

200+ in stock Saarinen Side Chairs Classic Saarinen side chairs In Knoll upholstery. Tubular metal legs with metal glides.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout. A Saarinen Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a spl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Eero Saarinen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen seating 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 seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Paul McCobb, Fredericia, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Prices for Eero Saarinen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $549 and can go as high as $133,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,962.
Questions About Eero Saarinen Seating
  • 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 29, 2024
    Eero 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    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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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Eero 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 ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    To 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.

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  • 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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 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 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 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.