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Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
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Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
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Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Table, Carrara Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Table, Carrara Marble with Cast Aluminum Base
Signed underside Knoll
Dimensions:
28.25" high
78" wide
48" deep
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen h...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Chair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, fabric, United States, design 1948, produced 1970s
Dining chairs mode...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome