Tulip Chair

The story behind the Eero Saarinen Tulip chair. One of the most celebrated mid century modern piece of furniture.

Eero Saarinen 1956 Tulip

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There’s something about the tulip chair. No other design embodies quite so well that space-agey Jetsons aesthetic. With its organic shape, it seems to have sprouted up from the ground, rather than been made, just like the flower it takes it name from.The tulip chair was designed in 1956 by Finnish architect and designer Eero Saarinen, as a complement to his tulip table.

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Tulip and pencil

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Mid century modern furniture is defined by its unique characteristics - bold colors, splayed furniture legs and clean lines. Modern furniture Designers placed an emphasis on form and function. And this is why over 50 years later, mid-century furniture is still sought after today.

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