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Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Cast-Iron Base & Carrara Marble Top
A highly sought-after early …
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Cast-Iron Base & Carrara Marble Top
A highly sought-after early cast-iron–based Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates, this circa-1960 example has been fitted with a finely honed Carrara marble top. Saarinen’s signature single-stem profile eliminates the “slum of legs,” offering a sculptural silhouette that remains a mid-century modern icon. The marble slab is factory-signed and stamped “Made in Italy” on its underside, while the original black-enamel cast-iron pedestal bears the Knoll design idiom in its purest form.
Key Features
• Designer: Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
• Date: Circa 1960, early cast-iron pedestal version
• Base: Solid cast iron with original black enamel finish
• Top: Carrara marble, polished surface; underside factory-signed and stamped “Made in Italy”
• Form: Elliptical/round top on a single-stem support—signature Tulip profile
• Label: Carrara marble underside inscription; base retains original Knoll styling
Dimensions
• Height: 21″ (53.3 cm)
• Diameter: 22½″ (57.2 cm)
Condition
Very good original vintage condition. The marble top is free of chips or cracks, exhibiting a crisp white ground with delicate grey veining and only minor surface wear consistent with age. The cast-iron base remains structurally sound, with intact white enamel showing minimal edge wear. Table stands level and steady.
Collector’s Note
Early cast-iron–based Tulip tables are exceedingly rare—most were later produced with aluminum stems. The Carrara marble top, signed and marked “Made in Italy,” adds both provenance and a refined material contrast, making this piece a standout in any serious mid-century modern collection.
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- Dimensions
- 22.5ʺW × 22.5ʺD × 21ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Table Shape
- Round
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
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