The classics saarinen collection.
Knoll saarinen tulip dining table.
The collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home a true classic.
In addition to these achievements saarinen became a leader of the second generation modernists.
A nameplate with the knollstudio logo and the signature of eero saarinen is also located on the underside of the top or on the top support plate.
42 table seats 4 people.
Saarinen dining table 42 round item share this eero saarinen 1957.
Whether you re designing a modern dining room complete with chrome marble and glass or planning an eclectic mix of new and old knoll dining room furniture brings style and sophistication to the table.
With the pedestal collection eero saarinen resolved the ugly confusing unrestful world underneath tables and chairs.
In addition to these achievements saarinen became a leader of the second generation modernists.
The saarinen dining table began with his observation that the underside of typical tables and chairs makes a confusing unrestful world and as he explained in a 1956 time magazine cover story he was designing a new collection to clear up the slum of legs in the u s.
Finnish american eero saarinen 1910 1961 was famous for varying his style according to the demands of the project.
Saarinen went on to design many of knoll s most recognizable pieces including the tulip chairs and tables the womb chair and the 70 series of seating.
His father taught at the cranbrook academy of art where eero took classes and formed relationships with fellow students charles and ray eames and florence knoll.
The knoll logo is located on the underside of the base.
When florence joined knoll in the 1940s she invited eero to design for the company.
Eero saarinen s pedestal collection includes dining coffee and side tables.
At cranbrook saarinen also met florence knoll who at that time was a promising young protégé of eliel saarinen.
Pair iconic dining tables from eero saarinen and florence knoll with modern dining chairs from harry bertoia mies van der rohe and david adjaye.