Eero Saarinen
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a "Tulip", dining table and 6 chairs, Knoll International, 1960-70's.
Frame in die-cast white lacquered aluminium, back in molded plastic with loose cushions covered in grey textile. The chairs marked Knoll International, seat height ca 43 cm, height 80 cm.
The table with top in white Carrara marble, marked Made in Italy, height 71 cm, diameter 120 cm.
Reupholstered seats. Wear.
Designer
Eero Saarinen was a Finnish architect and designer born in Kyrkslätt in Finland. Saarinen, considered one of the most prominent modernist architects, made a career in Europe and the USA. He studied sculpture at Le Grande Chaumiere in Paris and architecture at Yale University. In 1963, Saarinen designed President Jefferson's memorial in St. Louis, called the "Gateway arch". Furthermore, he designed furniture in plywood and plastic, including "Tulip", "Plywood Chair" and "Womb Chair" for Knoll Associates. Saarinen drew inspiration from nature and its sculptural and organic shapes.
His father was Eliel Saarinen, an architect, designer, and lecturer.