Vintage executive tulip armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1964s

France

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About this vintage design furniture

For sale is this rare model of tulip chair with wheels, designed by Eero Saarinen, and which, after enquiry with Knoll.com, turns out to have been produced only (and briefly) by Knoll International in France in the early 1960s (no Knoll USA equivalent). The chair (1964 edition) shows traces of life (see photos) but I preferred not to renovate it so it would not lose its authenticity and charm. Originally reclining, the system must have blocked and a previous owner decided to solve the problem by blocking the chair in normal sitting position (via the bolt in picture). It is still possible to remove it and recline the backrest, but without the "speed bump system". Moreover, a part of the base was cracked and was repaired and consolidated with a metal plate added between the base and the leg. The whole thing is quite solid and the crack is invisible because it is under the seat. Finally, the castors (stamped Knoll International) work perfectly and the cushion is new. In short, an iconic armchair that is almost impossible to find, at a price well below its value, taking into account 2 imperfections (tilt and crack).

Reference : 189052

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Features

Length
65 cm
Height
81 cm
Depth
62 cm
Designer
Eero SAARINEN
Condition
Restored
Period
1960s
Origin
French
Colour
Blue
Main material
Fiber glass
Other material
Metal

delivery and return

  • Shipped from : France
  • Delivery time :
    • 1 week for small items
    • 2 to 5 weeks for bulky products
  • Return possible: up to 14 days after delivery

About the designer

Eero SAARINEN

1910 - 1961

Eero Saarinen is an American designer of Finnish origin. He has designed numerous successful pieces of designer furniture for Knoll, and is one of the most prolific designers of the 20th century.

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