Eero Saarinen, tuoleja, 2 kpl, "Tulppaani", muotoiltu 1955-56, Knoll International.
Valkoinen lasikuitu, alumiininen keskusjalka, punainen kangasverhoilu. Korkeus 79 cm, leveys 50 cm, istumakorkeus 40 cm.
Iänmukaista kulumaa. Yleisvaikutelma hyvä.
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.