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
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
“Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - somet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Pierre Frey
Wokabi
Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
“Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - som...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric
Charles Eames
Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat shell, foam upholstery which was covered with textile fabric designed by Marli Ehrman. A special patented joint holds the wood legs firmly to the shell.
Originals of the organic from the 1950s are collector's items and exhibited in museums. They are also traded on art auctions, where one was sold in 1999 for $ 120.000 in bed condition. (take a look at the picture)
Designed for the “Organic Design” competition by Museum of Modern Art in New York on 1 October 1940. The competition was initiated by Elliot Noyes, the first curator of this newly installed department. The goal was to motivate architects and companies to develop and market modern furniture for a modern lifestyle.
Their participation in the MoMa competition was the first collaboration between Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames, and they won first prize.
Besides the chair, their submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in the form of several drawings. No true-to-scale prototypes were produced for the competition. Production of the “Organic Chair” only started in 1950 and was terminated after a short while.
The original design had envisaged aluminium legs. This idea was discarded because the material was scarce during the war, and wood was used instead. New technologies were also involved in the production of the seat shell, which was composed of strips of veneer and was to ensure utmost stability and comfort while using as little material as possible and being extremely lightweight. Later on, Eames based...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 38.75 wide x 35 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
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
Womb Chair
Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Good design is often born from a desire to challenge the norm. In the late 1940s, friends and collaborators Florence Knoll and Eero Saarinen found themselves disillusioned by the rig...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Executive
Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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 p...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Debrecen, HU
Offered for sale is a beautifully preserved pair of Saarinen “Executive” armchairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The organic curves and gently flowing armrests give these cha...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chair in Plywood
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s
Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saari...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Iron
Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Terracotta Leather
Hardware
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s career, though brief, left an indelible mark on both furniture design and architecture. His work was visionary, bridging disciplines and redefining how design could h...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating
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 Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,250 / item
Eero Saarinen
Executive
Leather Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eero Saarinen’s 'executive' armchair for Knoll originally designed in the 1950s is an enduring design. First seen in an office setting this piece is now often featured as a dining ch...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
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 Shearling.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Eero Saarinen Ottoman Fußhocker Knoll Intenational Tulip Hocker
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Fußhocker von Knoll International aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Eero Saarinen, einem der renommiertesten und bek...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Chrome
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes one ch...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair
Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair in Black
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchair, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. This particular example was produced in Italy in the 2000s. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Dining Chairs, USA circa 1965
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Culver City, CA
USA, 1965
Walnut plywood legs, newly upholstered in Knoll fabric. 2 with arms, 4 without arms.
26”w x 26”d x 31.5”h x 18.5” seat / 22.5”w x 21”d x 31.5”h x 19” seat
Ref. MOD1165
$ 14...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$14,000 / set
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
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood
Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70
s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Armchairs model " Tulip " by Eero Saarinen For Knoll, USA 1957.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Set of 4 Armchairs model " Tulip " Base in white lacquered aluminum Fiberglass structure with the red wool fabric cushions
Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA 195...
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1950s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 / set
Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Original Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
$1,767 Sale Price
20% Off
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Debrecen, HU
Two of the six available chairs are swivel models.
All pieces are original; however, the chair tops were refinished at some point.
Designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knol...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather,
Walnut
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Birch
No.04 ALIVAR / MVSEVM - Iconic 769S Swivel Chair by Eero Saarinen - Tulip
By Eero Saarinen, Alivar
Located in Alcamo, IT
Designed in 1956, the 769S swivel chair by Eero Saarinen is a timeless icon of modern design, perfectly balancing sculptural elegance with everyday functionality. Its single pedestal...
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2010s Italian Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
$3,088 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen's name is ubiquitous in the worlds of Design and Architecture. His extensive work in furniture for Knoll remains are timeless as it was in the 1950's. His Executive Cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Tulip pivoting chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent set of four swivel Tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1960s.
This set is in very good vintage condition but shows some signs of wear due to age.
Al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and beautifully preserved set of four early Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs, manufactured by Knoll in the 1960s. These examples retain their original black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Sink into effortless comfort with the iconic Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, reimagined in luxurious charcoal grey boucle. Perfectly reupholstered with a plush feather and foam insert, thi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Bouclé
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 White Tulip Stools 4x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 152 Tulip Stools, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The stools are comprised of vinyl ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite 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 po...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches
Each cap...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of armchairs 'Tulip', model 151, design Eero Saarinen, 1955-1956. Early production, probably 1960s. White lacquered molded fiberglass and seat with wool cover. Produced by Knoll...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Telgte, DE
Six exclusive Saarinen chairs from Knoll International - a design classic (without table, lamps, sofa and decoration)
Model: Side Chair 72 U
Design: Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer: Knol...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Production Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair
Ottoman Reupholstered LIC Label
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful early production Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and ottoman that we just recently had reupholstered. the fabric we chose is a Knoll Studios “Feeling Plaid” which is 55% R...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted a chair that would provide complete comfort: “like a basket full of pillows.” Saarin...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé
Terracotta Accents, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s career, though brief, left an indelible mark on both furniture design and architecture. His work was visionary, bridging disciplines and redefining how design could h...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut.
Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes th...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking pair of armed tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 / set
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve restored these side chairs with polished steel tubular legs, using our stunning coll...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
2010s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s. The chairs f...
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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
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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.
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- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians 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.