Tulip Chair - 1956

Inspired by Eero Saarinen

In a 1956 cover story in Time magazine, Eero Saarinen said he was designing a collection to "clear up the slum of legs in the U.S. home."

Later that year, he completed his Pedestal Table and Tulip Chair Collection and obliterated the "slum" by creating a base inspired by a drop of high-viscosity liquid.

The platinum enamel has a clear satin finish, while the black and white frames are reinforced bonded finishes that maintain their gloss through years of use.

The comfortable Tulip armless or with arms Chair has a swivel seat with a padded cushion.

Eero Saarinen, who was born in Hvitträsk. Saarinen emigrated to the United States of America in 1923 when he was thirteen years old. He grew up within the community of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan.
Saarinen studied under his father and took courses in sculpture and furniture design. He had a close relationship with fellow students Charles and Ray Eames.

High-quality reproduction
of Tulip Chair inspired
by original design
of Eero Saarinen :