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Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plywood

Sale price$9,950.00

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s

Four organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. This iconic model features a plywood back and a seat upholstered in a fine patterned velvet in a subtle brown color. The chairs embody a fluid, sculptural form. This timeless and versatile design continues to fit seamlessly into work, conference, lounge and dining applications of any decor.

Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a Finnish-American architect who helped to shape the American postwar architecture of progression and optimism. Saarinen designed several airports and worked for large corporate clients such as IBM and General Motors. This meant that the identity of Saarinen's architecture went hand in hand with the identity of these companies. His design was also used in many companies and homes and thus helped to shape the aesthetic landscape of the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Knoll International was founded in New York by the 26 year old German Hans Knoll (1914-1955) in 1938. Hans' father, Walter Knoll was a true modernist and furniture manufacturer who had a reputation for quality. When Hans Knoll died at a young age his wife Florence Knoll took over and under her influence the company flourished and created its best designs. She designed and led the company where she cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia.

Knoll International was founded in New York by the 26-year-old German Hans Knoll (1914-1955) in 1938. Hans' father, Walter Knoll, was a true modernist and furniture manufacturer who had a reputation for quality. When Hans Knoll died at a young age his wife Florence Knoll took over and under her influence the company flourished and created its best designs. She designed and led the company where she cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia.

Please note that the frames contain signs of age and use. The upholstery is in excellent condition. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.

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Product Details

  • condition Good
  • creator Eero Saarinen (Designer) Florence Knoll (Manufacturer)
  • date of manufacture 1960s
  • dimensions Height 30.91 in. Width 22.05 in. Depth 20.28 in. Seat Height 17.33 in.
  • dimensions Height 78.5 cm Width 56 cm Depth 51.5 cm Seat Height 44 cm
  • material Iron Plywood Velvet
  • origin United States
  • period 1950-1959
  • style Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • barcode 45008632