Eero Saarinen, a pair of 'Grasshopper' armchars manufactured under licens by Tetrimäki Finland 2014.
Stained birch frame, textile upholstery. The manufacturer's stamps. Numbered 046/100 and 094/100. Width 83 cm. Height 92 cm.
Minor wear. Minor stains. The general impression is good.
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.