Vintage Tulip Chairs from Knoll International, 1960s, Set of 8

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Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Armchairs were designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll and is a modernist … Read more Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Armchairs were designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll and is a modernist icon. Saarinen sought to solve the issue of “the slum of legs” in traditional furniture by creating a chair with a single pedestal base, giving it a clean, sculptural appearance. While he originally envisioned the chair being made entirely of one material, technological limitations led to the use of a fiberglass seat and an aluminum base, painted to appear as a unified piece.

The design, resembling both a flower and a wineglass, became revolutionary for its organic shape and simplicity. Its futuristic aesthetic, often associated with the Space Age, made it a staple of mid-century modern design, Very good condition
New cushions in chartreuse yellow/green upholstery have zip covers and are anchored to the seats using a few pieces of Velcro to the underside. Please note - these are the early versions with fixed bases and not later versions with swivel bases. This piece has an attribution mark,
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