Table Model Tulip Arabescato by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1990

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Circular dining table, "Tulip" model, designed in 1957. White Arabescato marble top with gray veining, glossy finish. One-piece cast aluminum … Read more Circular dining table, "Tulip" model, designed in 1957. White Arabescato marble top with gray veining, glossy finish. One-piece cast aluminum base coated in white Rilsan. Tabletop thickness: 2 cm. The glossy varnish also protects against stains.

Height: 72 cm · Diameter: 137 cm · Base diameter: 66 cm. Signed, with an embossed mark under the base.

Among the most iconic pieces produced by Knoll, the Saarinen table and the Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen, hold a prominent place. Both are recognizable by their central base inspired by the shape of a tulip, which gives them a light and instantly identifiable silhouette.

with their gentle curves and minimalist aesthetic, these creations helped to renew modern furniture by moving away from traditional four-legged structures. Saarinen sought, in particular, to visually lighten the space and eliminate clutter under tables and chairs, while offering furniture that was elegant, functional, and timeless.

The Pedestal Collection, created by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957, comprises a series of tables and chairs designed around a simple principle: replacing the four traditional legs of furniture with a single central pedestal.

Saarinen wanted to eliminate what he described as the "cluttered world" created by table and chair legs. The result is furniture with more fluid lines, featuring a sculptural tulip-shaped base that visually frees up space and gives an impression of lightness.

The collection includes the Tulip Chair, the Armchair, and several versions of the Saarinen Table: round, oval, low, and side table. It has become one of the most representative collections of 20th-century modernist design. See less