Large Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 8

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Armchair, designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll, is a modernist icon. Saarinen sought to solve the issue of “the slum of legs” in traditional furniture by creating a chair with a single pedestal base, giving it a clean, sculptural appearance. While he originally envisioned the chair being made entirely of one material, technological limitations led to the use of a fiberglass seat and an aluminum base, painted to appear as a unified piece.

The design, resembling both a flower and a wineglass, became revolutionary for its organic shape and simplicity. Its futuristic aesthetic, often associated with the Space Age, made it a staple of mid-century modern design, Very good condition
New cushions in Pine Green upholstery.
The base naturally developed slight areas where the white paint began to split (see photos).

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Creator	Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer	Knoll Inc. / Knoll International
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	United States
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Midcentury, Design Classics, Modernist, Space Age
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Very good condition New cushions in Pine Green upholstery. The base naturally developed slight areas where the white paint began to split (see photos)
Product Code	LIO-2000092
Material	Aluminum, Fiberboard
Color	Ivory, white
Width	68 cm 68 cm
Depth	59 cm 59 cm
Height	81 cm 81 cm