Eero Saarinen Chairs

Eero Saarinen: a master of modernism

Eero Saarinen , an iconic figure in the architectural and design scene of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture with his organic and sculptural style. Born in Finland in 1910, Saarinen moved to Finland. to the United States in 1923, where he completed training him at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Yale University. From his beginnings, Saarinen stood out for his innovative vision, freeing himself from the rigid patterns of traditional design and embracing fluid and sinuous shapes, inspired by nature and the organic world. His design philosophy aimed to create harmony between man and the surrounding space, giving life to works that celebrated the beauty of sculpture and the functionality of architecture.

Saarinen's career is has been dotted with extraordinary successes. Among his projects the most renowned we find the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, a futuristic complex characterized by a reinforced concrete shell structure and large windows; the Kresge Auditorium at MIT in Cambridge, a masterpiece of engineering and design with its iconic hyperbolic paraboloid vault; and the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C., a solemn monument dedicated to the third president of the United States.

Prestigious collaborations and design icons

Saarinen has collaborated with some of the most major brands in the design sector, such as Knoll and Miller, giving life to furniture that has become true icons of the 20th century. The Tulip armchair, with its slender base and cantilevered covering, represents an emblematic example of his organic and minimalist style. Other famous creations include the Womb chair with its enveloping shapes, the Saarinen armchair with its essential design and the Grasshopper seat with its three-legged structure.

Eero Saarinen's work continues to inspire designers and architects around the world. His incessant search for new forms and his attention to the harmony between aesthetics and functionality they made him a pioneer of modern design, leaving a legacy timeless that still fascinates and conquers him today. If you are passionate about authorial design and wish to admire the best creations of Eero Saarinen, we invite you to visit the Ciat Design catalogue, where you can find a rich selection of furniture and furnishing accessories designed by Finnish master. Let yourself be conquered by the timeless beauty of his style and immerse yourself in the organic and sculptural world of one of the most great designers of the 20th century.