Eero Saarinen Plastic Back Side Chair
  • Eero Saarinen Plastic Back Side Chair
  • Eero Saarinen Plastic Back Side Chair
  • Eero Saarinen Plastic Back Side Chair
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Eero Saarinen Plastic Back Side Chair

Design Eero Saarinen, 1957
Tubular steel, polycarbonate back, upholstered seat
Made in USA by Knoll

In his groundbreaking collection of 1957, Eero Saarinen transformed executive seating into a fluid, sculptural form. Recognizing the importance of user comfort, Saarinen became the first to construct a chair shell from fiberglass, a pliable material that flexes in response to body weight. This chair is available without arms, and features chromed, tubular-steel legs. This armless, plastic back version, ideal for café applicatons, is a recent reintroduction.

Son of the celebrated architect Eliel Saarinen, Eero was classically trained in sculpture and architecture. His collaboration with Charles Eames in 1937 led to the creation of the Organic Armchair, made from plywood and foam rubber, the first three-dimensionally shaped bucket armchair. Saarinen continued to develop this theme in the years that followed with great designs, all for Knoll. Among the many buildings for which he is known are Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., and the TWA terminal at Kennedy International Airport in New York.

side chair: 24.25" w | 20.5" d | 31.75" h | seat: 18.75" h

Available with either a white or black plastic back with tubular steel legs in your choice of seat upholstery.



Designer:
Eero Saarinen

MATERIAL:
Plastic Furniture

Manufacturer:
Knoll