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An iconic set of five (5) vintage Executive Dining Chairs in the style of master architect Eero Saarinen. This particular …
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An iconic set of five (5) vintage Executive Dining Chairs in the style of master architect Eero Saarinen. This particular configuration is highly coveted for its sculptural, organically shaped molded bentwood legs in a rich dark stain, offering a warmer, more residential aesthetic than the standard metal base variants.
The chairs feature Saarinen’s celebrated fluid form with the characteristic opening at the lower back, designed to provide flexible comfort and seamless air circulation. Upholstered in a premium, heavily textured cream and neutral multi-tonal woven textile, this rare set of five offers incredible versatility—perfectly suited for a round dining table, or as a four-chair dining configuration paired with a matching floating accent chair for a cohesive living space.
Condition & Provenance:
Authenticity is fully verified by the original Knoll undercarriage fabric linings and manufacturer labels intact on the bases.
The set remains in structurally excellent, rock-solid vintage condition with no wobbles or structural compromises. The original foam cushioning remains highly supportive and comfortable.
As expected with fine, unrestored vintage pieces, there is minor, honest cosmetic wear from gentle residential use:
Upholstery: The textured fabric presents beautifully overall with no major staining. Close inspection reveals minor surface fuzzing/texture thinning on a few upper backrests and a couple of isolated, tiny pulled loops/snags on the seat cushion corners. Reupholstering may be a desirable option.
Legs: The bentwood legs exhibit minor light scuffs and a few deeper surface scrapes to the finish where the lighter natural wood peeks through the dark stain. These are strictly cosmetic and can be easily blended with a professional wood finish marker or light touch-up stain if desired.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a generous, authentic set of mid-century design history that can be thoroughly enjoyed in its current state or serve as a pristine foundation for a custom high-end reupholstery project.
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- Dimensions
- 22.5ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 31.5ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Number of Seats
- 5
- Seat Interior Width
- 20.0 in
- Seat Height
- 18.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 18.0 in
- Styled After
- Eero Saarinen
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Upholstery & Fabric: The original multi-tone neutral cream Knoll woven fabric presents well from a distance but shows localized wear … moreUpholstery & Fabric: The original multi-tone neutral cream Knoll woven fabric presents well from a distance but shows localized wear upon close inspection. There is typical surface fuzzing and texture thinning along the high-contact top curved edges of the backrests. Noted Flaws: A few chairs exhibit small fabric snags or small upholstery holes/thread separations on the seat cushions, likely caused by pet claws catching the heavy woven textile loops over time. Bentwood Legs & Base: The steam-bent wood legs retain their rock-solid structural connection to the molded shells. Authenticity is verified by the intact original undercarriage linings and manufacture labels underneath. Noted Flaws: The dark factory stain shows typical light scuffing and small nicks near the feet. More significantly, a couple of the inner chair legs exhibit localized surface chewing/pet teeth marks and deeper cosmetic scrapes. This has caused the dark finish to chip away, exposing the lighter natural wood underneath and leaving some indentations in the wood surface. less
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