Eero Saarinen (August 20,1910 – September 1,1961) was a famous Finnish-American architect and furniture designer, one of the pioneer masters of Organic Modernism and Mid-Century Modern design.

Born into an artistic family, his father Eliel Saarinen was a distinguished architect, mother Loja Saarinen a sculptor and textile designer. His family immigrated to America in 1923. He studied sculpture in Paris and graduated from Yale School of Architecture in 1934, cooperating closely with Charles Eames and Florence Knoll on innovative design research.

In 1940, he won the top prize at MoMA’s Organic Design Competition alongside Charles Eames, kicking off his iconic furniture creation.

He pioneered the application of fiberglass and cast aluminum, creating sculptural, curved furniture departing from rigid straight-line modernism. His classic furniture pieces: Womb Chair & Tulip Chair/Tulip Table, mass-produced by Knoll and collected permanently by world-famous museums.

Iconic architectural works: Gateway Arch, TWA Flight Center(JFK Airport), Dulles International Airport, GM Technical Center, Yale Hockey Arena.

His design philosophy combines ergonomics and sculptural aesthetics; organic curved forms balance art and daily functionality, and his creations remain timeless high-end home decor classics worldwide.