Eero Saarinen
Finnish, 1910 - 1961
Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a Finnish-American architect and designer known for his innovative and modernist approach to architecture and furniture design. He was born in Finland and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1923.
Saarinen studied architecture at Yale University and later worked with his father, the architect Eliel Saarinen, before establishing his own practice in Michigan in the late 1930s. His early works, such as the Crow Island School in Illinois and the General Motors Technical Center in Michigan, were characterized by their streamlined, modernist aesthetic and their use of new materials and construction techniques.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Saarinen gained international recognition for his furniture designs, which were produced by the furniture manufacturer Knoll. His most famous designs include the Tulip Chair and Table, which feature a single stem-like base and a round top, as well as the Womb Chair, which has a curved, organic shape.
Saarinen continued to work on architectural projects throughout his career, designing buildings such as the TWA Terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. His buildings are characterized by their sculptural forms, bold use of materials, and attention to detail.
Today, Saarinen's designs are highly sought after by collectors and continue to be produced and sold by leading design companies. His work is celebrated for its timeless elegance, its innovative use of materials, and its influence on modern design.
Saarinen studied architecture at Yale University and later worked with his father, the architect Eliel Saarinen, before establishing his own practice in Michigan in the late 1930s. His early works, such as the Crow Island School in Illinois and the General Motors Technical Center in Michigan, were characterized by their streamlined, modernist aesthetic and their use of new materials and construction techniques.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Saarinen gained international recognition for his furniture designs, which were produced by the furniture manufacturer Knoll. His most famous designs include the Tulip Chair and Table, which feature a single stem-like base and a round top, as well as the Womb Chair, which has a curved, organic shape.
Saarinen continued to work on architectural projects throughout his career, designing buildings such as the TWA Terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. His buildings are characterized by their sculptural forms, bold use of materials, and attention to detail.
Today, Saarinen's designs are highly sought after by collectors and continue to be produced and sold by leading design companies. His work is celebrated for its timeless elegance, its innovative use of materials, and its influence on modern design.
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet & Brushed Brass, 6
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet & Brushed Brass
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet & Brushed Brass
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet & Brushed Brass, 6
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet & Brushed Brass
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Off-White Boucle
H 36 in W 41 in D 37 in
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Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs for Knoll in Graphite Velvet, Set of 6
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bone Luxe Suede, Gold Edition, Set of 6
H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in
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Eero Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side Table for Knoll with Walnut Tops
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
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Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Navy Velvet, Swivel Base, 24k Gold Edition
H 32 in W 25 in DIA 24 in
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Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gray by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 6
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Mid-Century Marble Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs in Black with Black Leather, Set of 4
H 32 in W 26 in D 23 in
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