SAARINEN

Eero Saarinen (1910-1961), the author of the ubiquitous Tulip tables and chairs for the Knoll brand, was one of the most prominent space creators of the 20th century. In his work as a designer and architect, he fused dynamic forms with a modern sensibility.

Among Saarinen's greatest achievements are Washington, DC's Dulles International Airport, New York's sculptural and flowing TWA Terminal at JFK Airport, and the 192-meter-high Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, all landmark works. of postwar America. Catenary curves were present in many of his structural designs. His long collaboration with Knoll led to the design of other famous pieces of furniture, such as the Grasshopper chair and the Womb armchair. Married to Aline Bernstein Saarinen, a renowned art and architecture critic, Saarinen also collaborated with Charles Eames. Together they designed their first award-winning chair.

This lavishly illustrated book on Saarinen's life and work spans from his studies and early days to his most prestigious projects, exploring how each of his designs pushed the boundaries of modern landscape.