Set of 5 tulip chairs with red Kvadrat pillows, Knoll International 1970

Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair, designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll, is a real 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

Designer
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Period
1970s

Origin
United States

Dimensions
Height: 81 cm
Width: 49 cm
Depth: 53 cm

Condition
Very Good.

The back of 1 chair shows some signs of wear with a few small imperfections, adding to its vintage character (see photos)
New pillows in striking red