Eero Saarinen Tulip Table History

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Eero saarinen tulip table history.

Skip to main content directly skip. The tulip chair was designed by eero saarinen in 1955 and 1956 for the knoll company of new york city. The tulip table is an elegant piece of furniture designed by finnish american architect eero saarinen. Highsmith s america library of congress washington d c.

All of these designs were highly successful except for the grasshopper lounge chair which although in production. The tulip chair like all other saarinen chairs was taken into production by the knoll furniture company founded by hans knoll. Shop the best selection of modern furniture designed by eero saarinen including the most finishes for the saarinen table the womb chair the tulip chair and more. The chair is considered a classic of industrial design.

Saarinen would make the connection with knoll through another of those he met and befriended during his time at the cranbrook academy one florence schust whom later become known as florence knoll after marrying and she herself became an esteemed and celebrated designer. Eero saarinen designed many of the most recognizable knoll pieces including the tulip chairs and pedestal tables the womb chair and the 70. It was designed primarily as a chair to match the complementary dining table. 1956 which featured side and arm chairs dining coffee and side tables as well as a stool.