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Eero Saarinen

(Finland, 1910-1961)
Eero Saarinen
(Finland, 1910-1961)

Six 'Tulip' chairs by Eero Saarinen, second half of the 20th century.

Seat height 44. Width 50. Depth 45. Height 80 cm.

Minor wear. Scratches. Marks. Stains.

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.

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Aug 16, 2018 2:30 PM
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Aug 16, 2018 2:28 PM
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Aug 16, 2018 2:26 PM
16 500 SEK
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Aug 14, 2018 12:25 PM
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Aug 11, 2018 1:36 PM
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Aug 10, 2018 6:06 AM
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Aug 9, 2018 7:48 PM
550 SEK
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Aug 9, 2018 5:44 PM
500 SEK
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