Eero Saarinen, a 'Tulip' side table, for Knoll International, USA, license manufacturing by NK Verkstäder 1965.

40,5 cm diameter, height 52 cm.

Minor colour loss. Wear.

Provenance

Lars Wetterling Collection.

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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