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Eero saarinen tulip table history.
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The tulip chair was designed by eero saarinen in 1955 and 1956 for the knoll company of new york city.
It was designed primarily as a chair to match the complementary dining table.
It came into form during the 1950s with hans and florence knoll with whom he collaborated to create this wonderful masterpiece.
The tulip table is an elegant piece of furniture designed by finnish american architect eero saarinen.
The tulip chair like all other saarinen chairs was taken into production by the knoll furniture company founded by hans knoll.
The chair is often considered space age for its futuristic use.
Eero saarinen designed many of the most recognizable knoll pieces including the tulip chairs and pedestal tables the womb chair and the 70.
The chair is considered a classic of industrial design.
All of these designs were highly successful except for the grasshopper lounge chair which although in production.
1956 which featured side and arm chairs dining coffee and side tables as well as a stool.
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