WOW. What a table. One of the most beautiful Knoll tables from the Eero Saarinen collection.
This oval Knoll table, designed by Eero Saarinen in the context of his revolutionary Pedestal Collection , is one of the most iconic and beloved dining tables ever made. Saarinen developed this design based on his well-known ambition to eliminate the “slump of legs” under tables and chairs. After years of research and scale models, this resulted in the Pedestal Collection, designed in 1957 and introduced by Knoll in 1958 .
With its distinctive central base and flowing lines, Saarinen completely broke with traditional table design. The table appears clear, light, and sculptural precisely because all visual clutter has been reduced to a single pure gesture. This makes the Tulip table a design that still feels just as powerful and contemporary today.
The matte black laminate top gives the table a sleek, modern look while making it particularly user-friendly. Thanks to its generous dimensions of 244 cm , this is the largest oval version within Knoll's Saarinen dining tables, ideal as an impressive dining table or a distinctive conference table.
The Tulip table is a true showpiece that effortlessly adapts to any interior style, from classic to contemporary and even ultra-modern. Its streamlined shape and iconic silhouette make this design one of the most admired in design history. Not just an ordinary piece of furniture, but a timeless classic that enriches every space.
The history behind it also lends this piece extra weight. Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer who designed several of the most recognizable modernist pieces for Knoll. His working method was known for endless refinement, redrawing, and modeling until the perfect curve and proportion were found.
And of course, there is Knoll itself, one of the most defining names in international modernist design. The company was founded in 1938 and grew into one of the major producers of 20th-century design classics, thanks in part to the vision of Hans and Florence Knoll and their close collaboration with architects and designers such as Saarinen.
The table is in very good condition.
