Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Round table Ø 137 cm, Calacatta marble, 2021.

Circular dining table, model "Tulip", created in 1957. Top in white CALACATTA marble with beige and grey veining, glossy finish. Monobloc base in aluminium coated with white Rilsan. Thickness of the top: 2 cm. The glossy varnish also protects against stains. H. 72 cm · Ø 137 cm · Base diameter 66 cm. Signed, with a raised mark under the base. Among the most iconic pieces published by Knoll, the Saarinen table and the Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen, hold a major place. Both are recognisable by their central base inspired by the shape of a tulip, giving them a light and immediately identifiable silhouette. With their soft curves and minimalist aesthetic, these creations have contributed to renewing modern furniture by moving away from traditional four-legged structures. Saarinen aimed to visually lighten the space and eliminate clutter under tables and seating, while offering furniture that is both elegant, functional, and timeless. The Pedestal Collection, created by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957, includes a series of tables and seating designed around a simple principle: replacing the traditional four legs of furniture with a single central base. Saarinen sought to eliminate what he described as the "cluttered world" formed by the legs of tables and chairs. 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, as well as several versions of the Saarinen Table: round, oval, low, or side tables. It has become one of the most representative ensembles of 20th-century modernist design.