Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen, a 1970s 'Tulip' marble-top table with six chairs.
The table with white lacquered base, marble tabletop marked ITALY. Diameter 120 cm, height 72 cm.
The chairs with cushions, original lilac coloured upholstery under the black pillowcases. Height 80,5 cm, seat height including the cushion ca 40 cm.
The bases with normal wear. The tabletop with some scuffs and light stains, the overall impression is very good.
The cushions stuffing dried. Due to age, three chairs with some cracks in the lacquer surface.
Provenance
Purchased from Artek, Helsinki 24.8.1971.
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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