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One of the most recognisable and iconic designs of the mid-twentieth century, the Knoll Studio Saarinen Oval Tulip Dining Table is available in a selection of generously proportioned diameters and a wide range of tabletop finishes. Rightly celebrated as one of the defining creations of the design world, with its simple frame that relies on a single central podium rather than a number of legs, the Saarinen Table is meticulously crafted from marble and cast aluminium.
The subject of an extensive article over on our journal, the Tulip Dining Table stands as one of the most remarkable pieces of furniture of all time. A wide selection of pieces from the Tulip collection are available at Nest.
Designed by
Eero Saarinen
Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was incredibly influential in shaping the postwar American modern design movement. Born in Finland Eero Saarinen was the son of architect Eliel Saarinen, one of the founders of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Saarinen is best known for designing the Tulip dining table and tulip chairs as well as the Organic chair which he designed in collaboration with Charles Eames in 1940.
