SAARINEN Eero (1910-1961) - KNOLL INTERNATIONAL Editor Tulip" stool with brown leatherette swivel seat on a white-lacquered cast-aluminum base. Knoll" label on top of foot. Modern edition (Wear, tear to seat). Height 43 cmx Diam. 39.5 cm Born in 1910, Eeero Saarinen is the son of renowned Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen. He worked alongside him as an architect and designer. He made a name for himself collaborating with the KNOLL interior design company, notably with the creation of the "Tulip" chair, and as an architect participated in the design of the Yale University buildings and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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