In 1956, Knoll introduced what would become one of the most celebrated modern designs: Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Dining Table and Tulip Chair. It was Saarinen’s answer to a problem he described memorably as the “slum of legs.” A design marriage made in Heaven was born. Nearly seventy years later, the Knoll Saarinen Oval Dining Table remains the centerpiece of that vision.
Historical Footnote: Saarinen’s sculptural instincts extended beyond furniture, seen in works like the old TWA Terminal at New York’s JFK Airport (now the TWA Hotel) and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis — both embodying his pursuit of sweeping clarity and structural purity.
The pedestal base of the Knoll Saarinen Oval Dining Table and the Tulip Chair belong in that same design continuum. Saarinen designed them as a unified vision, but it is the Oval Dining Table that commands the room. Its broad, seamless surface and graceful pedestal create a centerpiece that feels both sculptural and functional. This is a beautiful dining table that can appeal to any taste and space. Now, let’s talk about all the ways in which you can customize Knoll Saarinen Oval Dining Table for your home.
There are four style size options:
72″
78″
84″
96″
Material Options:
Black Andes
Vetro Bianco
Black
White
Modern Clay
Arabescato
Grigio
Marquina
Carrara
Portoro
Grey Marble
Espresso
Marble
Nero Marquina
Emperador
Light
Verde Alpi
Dark Cherry
Topo Noir
Ebonized Walnut
Light Oak
Light Walnut
Rosewood
Arabescato
Espresso Marble
Carrara
Emperador Light
Grey Marble
Nero Marquina
Grigio Marquina
Marble
Only top-grade marbles are used, sourced from quarries around the world and carefully selected and inspected for quality by stone masters. Each stone is worked by hand and coated with polyester sealant to give it a nonporous, stain-resistant surface. Offered in a choice of two finishes: glossy polished or matte satin.
Veneer
Taking advantage of wood grain’s natural beauty, these thin, flat panels sliced from larger pieces of solid wood are fixed to a substrate of engineered material, such as MDF or solid wood.
Laminate
Laminated is formed by bonding together layers of wood or synthetic materials, and then applying them to a substrate.
Make it yours!
The Knoll Saarinen Oval Dining Table is a legendary furniture design. From polished marble, satin-finished marble, veneers, practical laminates to quartz, every design option has been carefully considered affording you the ability to customize it to your taste and style. The base finish, whether black, white, or grey, completes the silhouette to transform it into a livable sculpture.
Make it yours!
Unleash Your Style with the Irresistible Knoll Saarinen Tulip Chairs!
The elegance of these iconic chairs transcends mere furniture; they embody a rich legacy of innovative design and aesthetic appeal. With their stunning curves and sleek profile, they serve as a testament to the artistic genius of Eero Saarinen.
Eero Saarinen
“The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence,” said Eero Saarinen in 1959. Saarinen’s architectural legacy communicates this sentiment of giddy potential and unfettered optimism in post-war America seen in iconic projects like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and in his sculptural furniture designed for Knoll.
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