Tulip Armchair Added by EeroSaarinen

Images: Design Within Reach; Hive Modern

The Tulip Chair was introduced in 1957. Eero Saarinen wanted to create furniture that would "clean up the slum of legs." The result was the Tulip Chairs, stool, and a series of tables all with a pedastal base. The chair is made from molded fibreglass and has a swivel seat.

Source:
Design Within Reach
http://www.dwr.com/product/designers/r-t/eero+saarinen/saarinen-tulip-armchair.do
Hive Modern
http://hivemodern.com/products/?view=sub_product&sid=1842&cid=154&cid2=297
For more on Eero Saarinen try:
Metropolismag.com Article "Reconsidering Eero"
http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/story.php?artid=1564