Eero Saarinen, a set of five “Tulip” chairs, Knoll International, 1960s-70s.

A set of five “Tulip” chairs, Knoll International, 1960s-70s.

White fibreglass on a white lacquered aluminium base, loose cushion upholstered in mohair, manufacturer's mark in the steel KNOLL INTERNATIONAL and some with manufacturer's paper labels. Height 81 cm, seat height ca. 45 cm.

Wear, scuffmarks, recently reupholstered cushions.

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Designed in 1956.

More about Eero Saarinen

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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