Pipsan Saarinen Swanson

Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson (March 31, 1905 – October 23, 1979) was a Finnish-American industrial, interior, and textile designer based in Michigan. She was known for her contemporary furniture, textile, and product designs.

Early life and education Swanson was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland to architect Eliel Saarinen and noted textile designer and sculptor Loja Saarinen. She was the elder sister of celebrated architect Eero Saarinen.

She married architect J. Robert (Bob) F. Swanson in 1926.

One of her most noted products was a line of indoor outdoor furniture known as the Sol-Air Group, produced by Ficks Reed. Swanson was also an industrial design consultant for clients including Barwick Mills, Goodall Fabrics, and the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.

She was named an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects in 1972.

Death Swanson died at her home in Bloomfield Township, Michigan in 1979 following a short illness.