Tulip Table in White Marble and Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s

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Eero Saarinen's Tulip table is one of the most famous examples of Finnish design. Featuring a single leg, its shape … Read more Eero Saarinen's Tulip table is one of the most famous examples of Finnish design. Featuring a single leg, its shape reminiscent of a flower (hence the name "tulip"), the Tulip table is more than just a dining table, but a true masterpiece of design. The table features a round top in white arabesque marble, characterized by dark gray veining, sometimes even green: given the natural origin of the material, the hues, patterns, and markings that characterize the top are unique. The top is coated with a protective polyester layer that provides a beautiful satin finish. Saarinen designed the Tulip table in 1957 for the American furniture manufacturer Knoll. The table is part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection, consisting of single-legged furniture pieces designed as a protest against the "ugly, messy, and turbulent" world created by the legs of traditional furniture. This iconic collection is a perfect example of mid-century modernism, a style that, even today, exudes a sense of novelty and originality This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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