Eero Saarinen

EERO SAARINEN (Finland, 1910 - United States, 1961) for KNOLL.
"Tulipe chair, 1970's.
Fiberglass reinforced polyester and cast aluminum.
Seat upholstered in velvet (original upholstery).
In good condition (7/10).
Measurements: 80 x 66 x 60 cm.
Also known as Saarinen chair, the Tulipe stands out for its shell that resembles a tulip. It has a circular foot that rises slightly in its central area to join the shaft, cylindrical.
Saarinen initially studied sculpture at the Académie de la Grand Chaumière in Paris, and later architecture at Yale University. He then furthered his studies in Europe on a scholarship, and upon his return took up a teaching position at Cranbrook Academy, one of the most important architectural and industrial design schools in the United States. In 1937 he began designing furniture in collaboration with Charles Eames, winning the 1940 prize in the "Organic Design in Home Furnishings" competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Later, as an independent designer, Saarinen created furniture designs for Knoll International. Today his creations are present in the most important collections around the world, including the MoMA in New York.