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Armchair, Eero Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1910–1961), ca. 1948, Laminated birch plywood; cotton on cotton and linen

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Chair · New York

Armchair

Eero Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1910–1961) · New York · ca. 1948

Medium: Laminated birch plywood; cotton on cotton and linen
Dimensions: 35.5 x 26.8 x 31.9 in. (90.2 x 68.1 x 81 cm)
Accession: 1976.11.1
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tunnard

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