Saarinen Dining Table and Tulip™ Side Chair - Quick Ship!

Designed by Eero Saarinen
"The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," said esteemed Finnish designer Eero Saarinen. "I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." Both pieces in this richly innovative dining set feature a single pedestal instead of a "mass of legs" that really allow for a more versatile dining room set up. This truly one of a kind dining collection will perfectly complement your modern sensibilities.

The Design

Eero Saarinen might be considered by some to be a purist when it came to his approach towards architecture and interior design. He sought the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution within an overall unity of design. When he designed his pedestal tables and Tulip Chair, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture from the past has a holistic structure." The Tulip is a single-legged chair made from fiberglass-reinforced resin. The sturdy dining tables are available with a white laminate, Rosewood veneer or coated marble top, supported by a heavy molded cast aluminum base coated in a tough abrasion-resistant rilsan finish. The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the Saarinen tables and the top features a nameplate with the Saarien's signature. The Tulip Chairs also feature Saarinen's signature and the KnollStudio® logo stamped onto the underside of the base. Additionally, the Tulip Chairs and the Saarinen Dining Tables with laminate finishes are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®.

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Features at a Glance:

Saarinen Dining Table Features:

Design Year: 1956


Tabletop:

• Laminate top:
  • Made of 1.06"-thick, bevel-edged satin smooth white laminate
  • Laminate top is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
  • Comes with white base
  
  
  
• Wood veneer top:
  • Made of 1.06"-thick veneered medium density fiberboard in rosewood finish
  • Features a cathedral grain pattern
  • Comes with black base
  
  
  
• Coated marble top:
  • Made of .75"-thick, bevel-edged arabescato coated marble
  • Features transparent polyester coating to help eliminate use-associated stains
  • Please note that polyester coating will yellow over time
  • Comes with white base

Base:

• Base made of heavy molded aluminum
• Base is strap-polished and coated in tough, abrasion-resistant rilsan finish
• Base comes in black or white, depending on top finish

Saarinen Tulip Side Chair Features:

Design Year: 1957

• Base of chair made of cast aluminum in a rilsan coated finish
• Shell of chair made of molded fiberglass with a reinforced, plastic bonded finish
• Chair features swivel mechanism
• Base and shell finishes available in black or white
• Upholstered foam cushion is removable, with zippered cover and Velcro fastening
• Upholstered cushion is available in Vinyl, Pop and Ultrasuede fabrics in a variety of colors

Awards:

• Museum of Modern Art Award, 1969
• Federal Award for Industrial Design, 1969
• Design Center Stuttgart Award, 1962

Care & Maintenance:

• For information on caring for your Knoll furniture please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide

Dimensions:

• Small Round Dining Table: 28.25" H x 35.75" Diameter
• Medium Round Dining Table: 28.25" H x 42.25" Diameter
• Large Round Dining Table: 28.25" H x 47.25" Diameter

• Tulip Side Chair:
  • Overall Dimensions: 32" H x 20" W x 21.25" D
  • Seat Height: 18.5"

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• The Tulip Side Chair and the Saarinen Dining Table with laminate tabletop are Greenguard certified.
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Saarinen Dining Set that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.
• Each authentic Knoll product includes a certificate of authenticity.
• The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the Saarinen tables and the top features a nameplate with the Saarien's signature.
• The Tulip Chairs feature Saarinen's signature and the KnollStudio® logo stamped onto the underside of the base.