Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

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Authentic Early-Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table (121cm). An exceptional, first-generation 1960s production of the iconic Saarinen Tulip … Read more Authentic Early-Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table (121cm). An exceptional, first-generation 1960s production of the iconic Saarinen Tulip table, featuring a premium natural Arabescato marble top. This mid-sized 121cm variant comfortably seats 4 people and represents the pinnacle of Mid-Century Modern design.

Key Verification & Vintage Details:
Authenticity Markers: Features the definitive early-production 3-screw sub-top mounting pattern. The heavy cast-metal base has a seamless fluid silhouette and smooth inner casting, correct for pre-embossed Knoll editions.
The Marble: Premium Arabescato stone. Features stunning, high-contrast charcoal-gray webbed veining against a milky white background. Highly sculptural and much rarer than standard Carrara.
Dimensions: Height 72cm Diameter 121cm

Condition Report:
Tabletop: Excellent vintage condition. The marble is remarkably clean, vibrant, and free of deep stains, yellowing, or major fractures.
Base: Untouched, honest vintage patina. Shows typical cosmetic scuffing and minor chipping to the original white Rilsan coating along the very bottom floor rim (pictured). No structural cracks. Left completely original for mid-century purists. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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