Eero Saarinen Collection

Eero Saarinen Collection While studying at the pioneering Cranbrook Academy of Art in the 1930s, Florence Knoll forged a lasting friendship with Eero Saarinen, whose father, renowned Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, served as Cranbrook’s president. The friendship between these avid students of design would evolve into a partnership that produced some of the most revered furniture pieces of the 20th century. Eero Saarinen insisted that, in any design, “confusion comes from trying to amalgamate several conflicting ideas.” To avoid that confusion, in his furniture designs for Knoll, as in his world...

Saarinen Stool and Tulip Side Chair ® Stools, left, and Tulip armless chairs, shown above, with seat cushions in Ultrasuede, Flannel, Green Tea, Placid and Poppy.

For meeting, for dining, for accenting a home or office, Saarinen’s pedestal tables offer sculptural grace. Saarinen pedestal tables, above, are available with marble, veneer or laminate tops, with a Black or White base. Arabescato marble oval table with Saarinen Executive arm chairs in Spinneybeck® Acqua leather, Arctic Sea, shown left.

Arm and Side Chairs Arm and side chairs are available with wood or chrome legs; Light Walnut legs, shown above. Arm chair, in Coco, Café; Side chairs in Coco, Vert. Chairs, shown right, in Common Ground, Flash with chrome legs; Side table in Light Walnut.

Eero Saarinen Collection Tulip Chair Stool Executive Arm and Side Chair Coffee Table Side Table Dining Table The Saarinen Collection features a range of upholstery and finish options, including plastic back side chairs; Tulip chairs in Black or White molded fiberglass with seat cushion or inner upholstery. Round or oval tables are available in marble, veneer or laminate. Front and Back Cover: Tulip chairs and Stool in Ultrasuede, Poppy. Womb Chair Ottoman

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