Vitra Miniature 1956 Tulip Chair
This is a Scale model of the Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, designed in 1956. At the time plastic technology prevented Saarinen from achieving a single form chair. With the pedestal Tulip Chair, however, he did achieve his objective of cleaning up the "slum of legs" in domestic interiors.
- MINIATURE MODEL of a full-sized chair
- Suitable ONLY for decorative purposes
- Designer : Eero Saarinen
- Year of Design : 1956
- Dimensions : 13.4cm; 8.3cm; 9.2cm
- Made in Germany
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Description
The distinguishing features of the Tulip Chair have been replicated here into a Vitra Miniature edition of the full-sized original. As part of the Vitra Design Museum collection miniature editions of classic chairs were produced to celebrate modern furniture design history.
The construction, materials and colours correspond to the historical Vitra Design Museum collection originals, right down to the last detail. Because they are so true to the originals, the miniatures are not only valuable collector's items, but also ideal illustrative materials for universities, design colleges and architects.
See other Eero Saarinen designs.
See the Vitra Miniatures collection.
See the Vitra collection.
| Brand | Vitra |
|---|---|
| Designer | Eero Saarinen |
| Year of Design | 1956 |
| Dimensions | 13.4cm; 8.3cm; 9.2cm |
| Care Instructions | v |
| Warranty | v |
Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer known for his innovative, sculptural approach to modernism. Born in Finland and raised in the United States, Saarinen studied architecture at Yale University and later taught at Cranbrook Academy of Art, where his father Eliel Saarinen was director.
Saarinen is widely recognised for landmark architectural works like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, and buildings for General Motors and MIT. However, he also played a pivotal role in furniture design, particularly through his collaborations with Knoll Studio.
Working closely with Florence Knoll, Saarinen created some of the most iconic pieces in modern furniture. His most famous contributions include the Tulip Chair and Pedestal Table Collection, designed to eliminate the "slum of legs" found in traditional furniture. These sleek, futuristic pieces exemplified his desire for form to follow both function and beauty, and remain bestsellers in the Knoll catalogue today.
Saarinen’s work for Knoll marked a significant moment in mid-century design, merging architectural vision with industrial design in ways that continue to influence interiors and furniture aesthetics worldwide.
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