This set of six authentic Saarinen Tulip chairs represents early Knoll production, manufactured during the most sought-after period of the design’s history. Produced under the Knoll Associates name, these chairs date to the mid 1960s, when designer Eero Saarinen’s vision of a single, sculptural pedestal form was still revolutionary, and when quality, materiality, and hand-finishing were paramount.
The chairs retain their original fiberglass shells, cast aluminum pedestal bases, and original vinyl seat pads, offering an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an untouched set that has not been refinished, repainted, or reupholstered. For collectors and purists, this originality is precisely what gives the set its character, integrity, and long-term value.
The fiberglass shells display the subtle translucency and texture associated with early production examples, while the bases show period casting and stamping consistent with Knoll manufacture of the era. The original vinyl upholstery exhibits age-related cracking and wear, and the bases show visible chips along the edges—evidence of decades of honest use rather than later restoration. These details speak to authenticity and allow the chairs to present as true archival pieces rather than modern recreations.
Dimensions
19” W x 18” D x 31.5” H
seat height: 16”
seat width: 19”
seat depth: 17.5”
base diameter: 16”
Condition
Original, unrestored condition throughout, with the exception of one base, which may have undergone an earlier paint job. Visible chips to the edges of the aluminum bases. Cracking and wear to the original vinyl seat pads. Surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and stable.
Wear is consistent with age and use and is considered part of the chairs’ historical integrity.
This set of six authentic Saarinen Tulip chairs represents early Knoll production, manufactured during the most sought-after period of the design’s history. Produced under the Knoll Associates name, these chairs date to the mid 1960s, when designer Eero Saarinen’s vision of a single, sculptural pedestal form was still revolutionary, and when quality, materiality, and hand-finishing were paramount.
The chairs retain their original fiberglass shells, cast aluminum pedestal bases, and original vinyl seat pads, offering an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an untouched set that has not been refinished, repainted, or reupholstered. For collectors and purists, this originality is precisely what gives the set its character, integrity, and long-term value.
The fiberglass shells display the subtle translucency and texture associated with early production examples, while the bases show period casting and stamping consistent with Knoll manufacture of the era. The original vinyl upholstery exhibits age-related cracking and wear, and the bases show visible chips along the edges—evidence of decades of honest use rather than later restoration. These details speak to authenticity and allow the chairs to present as true archival pieces rather than modern recreations.
Dimensions
19” W x 18” D x 31.5” H
seat height: 16”
seat width: 19”
seat depth: 17.5”
base diameter: 16”
Condition
Original, unrestored condition throughout, with the exception of one base, which may have undergone an earlier paint job. Visible chips to the edges of the aluminum bases. Cracking and wear to the original vinyl seat pads. Surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and stable.
Wear is consistent with age and use and is considered part of the chairs’ historical integrity.
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