Tulip Chair
Designed as an exercise in clarifying form Eero Saarinen's Tulip chair sets new standards for modern design.
Available with or without armsAvailable with a swivel action or fixed position
AwardsMuseum of Modern Art Award, 1969Federal Award for Industrial Design, 1969Design Center Stuttgart Award, 1962
ConstructionBase is a cast aluminum,rilsan coated finishShell is molded fiberglass, with a reinforced, plastic bonded finishUpholstered foam cushion is removable,with zippered cover and Velcro fasteningIncludes felt glides for hard floors
FinishesBase and shell finishes available in White or Black
UpholsteryAvailable with a seat cushion only or with a fully upholstered inner shellAvailable in a variety of KnollTextiles or Spinneybeck leather
Designer: Eero Saarinen
Tulip chair