First off, I'm afraid there's...
First off, I'm afraid there's no way - no matter what - to date your chairs exactly, as to my knowledge the production years/dates were not stamped on these chairs - the fact Knoll didn't use stickers on their European version Tulips (unlike in the US) isn't going to help either...I've had 2 sets of these chairs, in both cases their history were known: the only difference I noticed between my late 50's and the mid-60's period Tulip chairs was the fabric used on the cushions (wool/cotton) - on both sets the cushions were attached to the chairs with a rope instead of Velcro - I think this is what distinguish the earlier examples from the later; if you could provide us a good photo or two (especially from the seat area, underneath the cushion), someone here might at least be able to tell if your chairs are "vintage" or later/current production; also a rough estimate of the age could possibly be made using the patina (yellowing etc.) & cushions (if original) as pointers...
Age of Saarinen (Knoll) Tulip Chairs
Thanks for you reply.
I will make photos soon but they are stored now.
2 of the 3 chairs have some kind of metal disc in the middle of the seat.
The other one is fabricated with a round plate with screws in it.
The first two are more green/cream then white.
I understand you can not know the exact date, but an indication would me nice.
Thanks,
Folkert
Netherlands
age of Saarinen (Knoll) Tulip Chairs
Friends of us also have the Tulip Chiars chairs, but have no 'Knoll International' signature/stamp under the leg but a 'Knoll' sticker under the seat.
2 of our chairs are manufactured with a casted steel leg and the other
normal steel. I think the last one must be newer. This one also have 4 round circles under the seat where the put some velcro for the cushion.
Thanks,
Folkert
Netherlands
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