Eliel Saarinen Collection
At Tetrimäki we are proud to have a part in preserving Finnish cultural heritage by manufacturing furniture designed by the world famous architect and designer Eliel Saarinen. The Eliel Saarinen Collection represents some of the finest examples of Finnish fine carpentry and unique craftsmanship. Its beauty lasts from decade to decade and is an elegant choice for modern homes and public interiors.
The Finnish born Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) studied architecture and painting in Helsinki. Some examples of his work he designed in Finland:
- The Finnish Pavilion at The World Fair in Paris, 1900
- Hvitträsk, the home and studio of Saarinen near Helsinki, which now serves as a museum
- The Helsinki Railway Station
- The Finnish National Museum in Helsinki
- The Viipuri Railway Station
- The City Halls of Lahti and Joensuu
Saarinen House Collection
WHITE CRANBROOK SUITE
Design Tetrimäki Studio
The original Cranbrook Suite represents one design of the various suites of living room furniture Saarinen designed for his Cranbrook home. The White Suite’s skillfully hand-painted ornaments honour the original design. The armchair and sofa frames are solid birch and white painted veneer, both glossy lacquered. The seat is upholstered with Tonus fabric by Kvadrat. The table frame is solid birch, and the tabletop white painted MDF-board, both with glossy lacquer. The cabinet has a solid birch frame and legs, and white painted MDF-board, lacquered. Typical of Saarinen’s subtle style, a beautifully abstract peacock pattern of precious veneers is inlaid on the inside face of each cabinet door.
Saarinen House Cabinet
Saarinen House Armchair
Saarinen House Sofa
Saarinen House Sofa Table
SAARINEN HOUSE SUITE
Design Eliel Saarinen, Cranbrook 1929-30
The House Suite represents one design of various suites of living room furniture in Saarinen´s Cranbrook home. The inlaid ornamentation with rhythmic pattern and the suite’s restrained elegance are unique in the history of furniture design. The armchair and sofa frames, and the tabletop are solid hardwood with mahogany, lemon and walnut veneers, lacquered. The seat is upholstered. The fabric was designed by Eliel Saarinen and manufactured by Backhausen, Vienna. The cabinet has a ply and solid hardwood frame using East Indian Rosewood, African mahogany, Afromosa and Maple veneers, lacquered. Typical of Saarinen’s subtle style, a beautifully abstract peacock pattern of precious veneers is inland on the inside face of each cabinet door.
Saarinen House Cabinet
Saarinen House Armchair
Saarinen House Sofa
Saarinen House Sofa Table
WHITE DINING TABLE AND SIDE CHAIR
Design Tetrimäki Studio
Eliel Saarinen designed the original birch chair and dining table for the dining room of his Cranbrook home. The skillfully hand-painted ornaments of the white table honour the original design. The chair frame is solid birch, painted white and glossy lacquered. The seat is foam padded and upholstered with horsehair fabric. The fabric was designed by Eliel Saarinen and is manufactured by John Boyd Ltd. in Great Britain. The table frame is solid birch, top MDF-board, both painted white and glossy lacquered.
Saarinen House Dining Table
Saarinen House Side Chair
SAARINEN HOUSE DINING TABLE AND SIDE CHAIR
Design Eliel Saarinen, Cranbrook 1929-30
Eliel Saarinen designed this table and chair for the dining room of his Cranbrook home. The fluid lines and restrained elegance are typical of Saarinen’s work. The chair frame is solid birch, lacquered. The seat is foam padded and upholstered with horsehair fabric. The fabric was designed by Eliel Saarinen and is manufactured by John Boyd Ltd., in Great Britain. The table frame is solid birch. The tabletop is satinwood, American and European maple veneers, lacquered.
Saarinen House Dining Table and Side Chairs
SAARINEN HOUSE CONFERENCE TABLE
With great conversation pieces and delicious food, mealtimes in the dining room should be a memorable experience. In the furniture of the Eliel Saarinen Collection the natural beauty of the wood and high craftsmanship that goes into creating each piece means that these tables double as art pieces, and every meal is that much more special. The table frame is solid birch. The tabletop is satinwood, American and European maple veneers, lacquered.
Saarinen House Conference Table, White
Saarinen House Conference Table, Natural
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