Knoll - Eero Saarinen - Table - Tulip - Marquinia

Tavolo Tulip by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International in the 1980s

The table in question is the 137 cm diameter version.

It has a top in spectacular Black Marquina marble, among the finest marbles you can find as a configuration.

The table is still in production by Knoll and new list price is over 10k.

The table is to be considered in near-new condition
the mark remains on the underside base and the stamped mark on the cast iron of the table base 'Knoll International 164'


The Saarinen (or Tulip) by Knoll is an iconic table by the famous Finnish-American architect and designer Eero Saarinen, from whom it also inherited its name. Known for its minimalist and distinctive form, it is one of the most recognizable pieces of 20th-century design, designed in 1956 as part of a research to create a timeless design that would defy the fleeting trends of the era.

Eero Saarinen designed the famous table in 1956 within his 'Pedestal Collection' series with the primary objective of creating a piece of furniture that was extremely functional and versatile, yet elegant and free of superfluous components. It is characterized by a top that seems to float in balance on a slim pedestal base shaped like a tulip, hence the name Tulip, designed to eliminate the 'problem' of table legs and to offer a sense of lightness and visual continuity.

One of the distinctive features of the Saarinen is its ability to adapt to a variety of environments thanks to its timeless design and elegant versatility. This table is particularly suitable for modern and minimalist spaces, but it can be used in a wide range of contexts, from residential spaces to commercial or even institutional ones.

Over the years the Tulip products, or Saarinen as you prefer to call them, have evolved into a collection that also includes chairs, armchairs and coffee tables, all united by the same idea of visual and functional freedom.

For shipping, the table will be packed and placed on a custom-made wooden crate.

P.S. I do not ship to the United States due to logistics and bureaucracy