Set of 2 Mid century Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair Model 151 | by Knoll International | 1980s
A beautiful set of Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair, Model 151, produced by Knoll International. Designed in 1956, the Tulip Chair is one of the defining icons of mid-century modern and Space Age furniture design.
This example features the characteristic single pedestal base, molded fiberglass-reinforced shell and fully reupholstered seat in a grey textured fabric. The elegant sculptural silhouette gives the chair a particularly distinctive appearance from every angle.
Saarinen’s Tulip series was created as part of his search for a cleaner, more unified form of furniture, eliminating the visual clutter of conventional chair legs. The result is a timeless design with flowing curves and a futuristic character that remains highly recognizable today.
Details
* Designer: Eero Saarinen
* Model: Tulip Chair,
* Manufacturer: Knoll International
* Period: Mid-Century Modern, circa –1980s
* Design: 1956
* Style: Mid-Century Modern / Space Age / Modernist
* Type: dining chair
* Seat: newly re- upholstered
* Shell: Fiberglass-reinforced plastic
* Base: Cast aluminium with white Rilsan coating
* Upholstery: grey textured fabric seat
Dimensions
* Width: 49 cm
* Height: 82 cm
* Depth: 53 cm
* Seat Height: 49 cm
Condition
The chairs are in great vintage condition, clean and ready for use. It shows normal signs of age and use, including minor surface marks/wear consistent with its vintage character.
Please carefully review all photographs, as they are considered part of the description and show the actual chair offered for sale, including the underside and original Knoll International marking.
A Design Classic
The Tulip Chair is one of Saarinen’s most celebrated designs and has become a landmark of 20th-century industrial and furniture design. Its sculptural pedestal construction, organic curves and futuristic aesthetic make it equally suitable as a dining chair, desk chair, accent chair or statement piece in a sophisticated interior.
A particularly beautiful choice for collectors of Knoll, Saarinen, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age and vintage design furniture.
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