Design Eero Saarinen, 1956 
Aluminum base, laminate, marble or veneer top
Made by Knoll

Drawing on his training as a sculptor, Saarinen designed the innovative and elegant Tulip Tables, stools and chairs in 1956. He famously wanted to "clear up the slum of legs" that can so distracting in dining furniture. The result became one of most iconic symbols of mid-century modern design.

The Saarinen Tulip Table features a beveled tabletop and gracefully shaped cast-aluminum base inspired by a drop of high-viscosity liquid, finished in a tough, abrasion-resistant Rilsan® finish. The tabletop is offered in luxurious marbles, veneers, and laminates, all of which create elegant surfaces for home. Marble tops are coated in a durable polyester coating to protect from stains and etching.

Born to world famous architect and Cranbrook Academy of Art Director Eliel Saarinen and textile artist Loja Saarinen, Eero Saarinen was surrounded by design his whole life. After meeting Florence Knoll at Cranbrook, Saarinen went on to design many of Knoll's most recognizable pieces, including the Tulip collection, the Womb chair, and the 70 Series of seating. In addition to these achievements, Saarinen became a leader of the second-generation Modernists.

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