They were created in the 1950's by Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames to "clear up the slum of legs in the US home."
Saarinen created this groundbreaking collection of pieces that were a striking contrast to the ornate pieces of the previous decades.
The Tulip chair was made of a molded, cast aluminium base based on a 1940's prototype for which Saarinen took 1st place in the Organic Design in Home Furnishings. The table featured a marble top and the same base as the chair. It was held together by just four small screws.
Saarinen and Eames unveiled their designs in 1956 and more than 50 years later, the Tulip collection is still produced in Italy according to the designers' original blueprint and continues to be in homes, worldwide.
Mcgill design via dh designs blog
As you can see, I found tons of photos of both the table and the chairs, some together and some apart. What versatile pieces! They really do clean up all the legs, that can be a problem in open spaces.
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Lisa
No matter the setting, Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames's iconic, forward-thinking pieces always look amazing... standing the test of time. Lovely post, Lisa! ;) Happy Labour Day!
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