Eliel’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Alexander Hamilton Memorial, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Eliel Saarinen American, born Finland, 1873–1950 John Angel, sculptor American, 1881-1960

Nesting Tables
Eliel Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1873–1950) J. Robert F. Swanson (American, 1900–1981) Pipsan Saarinen Swanson (American, 1905–1979) Made by Johnson Furniture Company (American, 1908–1983) Grand Rapids, Michigan

Alexander Hamilton Memorial, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Eliel Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1873–1950) John Angel (American, 1881–1960)

Alexander Hamilton Memorial, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Eliel Saarinen American, born Finland, 1873–1950 John Angel, sculptor American, 1881-1960

Alexander Hamilton Memorial, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective with Reflecting Pool
Eliel Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1873–1950) John Angel (American, 1881–1960)

Alexander Hamilton Memorial, Chicago, Illinois, Plot Plan
Eliel Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1873–1950) John Angel (American, 1881–1960)

Alexander Hamilton Memorial, Chicago, Illinois, Site Plan
Eliel Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1873–1950) John Angel (American, 1881–1960)

Tulip Armchair
Eero Saarinen American, born Finland, 1910–1961 Manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. American, founded 1938 East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Womb Chair
Eero Saarinen American, born Finland, 1910–1961 Manufactured by Knoll Associates, Inc. American, founded 1938 East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Table
Eero Saarinen American, born Finland, 1910–1961 Manufactured by Knoll Associates, Inc. American, founded 1938 East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Stool (model 152)
Eero Saarinen American, born Finland, 1910–1961 Manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. East Greenville, Pennsylvania, founded 1938

Table (model 161 F)
Eero Saarinen American, born Finland, 1910–1961 Manufactured by Knoll Associates, Inc. American, founded 1938 East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Armchair
Designed by Eero Saarinen (American, born Finland, 1910–1961) Manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. (American, founded 1938) East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Saratoga (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson (American, 1905–1979) Produced by Edwin Raphael Company, Inc. United States, Michigan, Holland

Eero Saarinen
Balthazar Korab American, born Hungary, 1926-2013

Spelunking (From a Curtain)
Designed by Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson (American, born Finland, 1905–1979) Printed by Edwin Raphael Co. United States, Michigan, Holland

Panels (From a Curtain)
Designed by Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson (American, born Finland, 1905–1979) Printed by Edwin Raphael Co. United States, Michigan, Holland

Travel Sketch Gesellius-Lindgren-Saarinen's Hvitträsk Atelier, Kirkkonummi, Finland, Elevation
John Macsai American, 1926–2017

Sol-Air Chair
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson American, born Finland 1905-1979

Keyholes (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson (American, 1905–1979) Produced by Edwin Raphael Company, Inc. United States, Michigan, Holland