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Finnish-American · 1910–1961

Eero Saarinen

Architect of sweeping structures like the TWA Terminal, Saarinen brought the same sculptural fluidity to his pedestal furniture.

Chairs by Eero Saarinen

Tulip Armchair

Eero Saarinen

1957 · Mid-Century Modern

1950s

Tulip Armchair

Eero Saarinen

Source: The Met Open Access • Public Domain

Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen

1948 · Mid-Century Modern

1940s

Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen

Source: Knoll / Wikimedia • Editorial / Attribution

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