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Eero Saarinen Tables

Finnish-American modernist icon Eero Saarinen might be best known for his architectural works — the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the TWA Flight Center in New York and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., for instance — but his vintage tables and other original contributions to mid-century furniture design should not be overlooked.

Legendary furnishings designed by Saarinen like his durable side tables, the Womb chair, the Tulip chair and the Pedestal table are still frequently used in interiors today — and often copied at more affordable prices. Born in Finland, Saarinen immigrated to the United States with his family at age 13. His father, Eliel Saarinen, led the Department of Architecture and Urban Design at the famous Cranbrook Academy of Art outside Detroit, a school that became a hotbed for mid-century modern designers. The younger Saarinen worked and taught at the academy, too, befriending design pioneers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia and Florence Knoll.

The Pedestal series grew out of Saarinen’s desire “to clear up the slum of legs” beneath tables. His first foray into the concept of a streamlined undercarriage was a table designed for the Kingswood School for girls, Cranbrook’s partner institution, which saw the four legs of a table cinched together to make room for chairs and legs beneath it. This piece of furniture would ultimately lead Saarinen to design a model with a circular top that sat upon a single swooped cast-aluminum column that flared out into a circular base — the Pedestal table, today manufactured by Knoll with tabletops available in a variety of materials. 

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Eero Saarinen tables includes Pedestal dining tables, oval coffee tables, Tulip side tables with Verde Alpi marble tabletops and more.

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Creator: Eero Saarinen
20th Century Eero Saarinen Knoll Table mod Tulip in Calacatta Marble, 70s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Turin, Turin
Eero Saarinen, born in Finland in 1910, moved to the US in 1923, where he grew and graduated from Yale in 1934. He met Charles Eames, with whom he collaborated and won the 1st prize ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen 22" Oval Tulip Base Side Table with Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Tucson, AZ
This Eero Saarinen Tulip Base side table was designed in 1957 and manufactured in 1978, delivered to a stationary store in Houston Texas based on...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum

1970’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, 2 side 2 arms
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
1970’s Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1970, A stylish and iconic design, this tulip dining table and four matching swivel dining chairs were designed by...
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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Walnut Coffee Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Walnut Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 15.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Metal

Knoll Mid Century Original Vintage Round Saarinen Tulip Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic Mid-Century Modern original, round Saarinen Tulip pedestal table for Knoll designed by Eero Saarinen (USA 1910-1961) for Knoll Furniture International in 1956. Comfortably se...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Marble Tulip coffee table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice vintage white marble tulip coffee table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. This timeless design will instantly uplift a...
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1970s Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Eero Saarinen Marble Top End or Side Tables for Knoll circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Marble Top Tulip Pedestal End or Side Tables, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. These are vintage authentic examples and are signed with a Knoll lab...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen 'Tulip' Armchairs and Centro Progetti Tecno Round Table
By Tecno, Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll set of six 'Tulip' armchairs with Centro Progetti Tecno round dining table Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of six 'Tulip' armchairs, fiberglass, aluminu...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum

Tulip, Eero Saarinen Pedestal Round Table, by Knoll, 1970, Top in White Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Tulip, Eero Saarinen Pedestal round table, by knoll, 1970. Round table, with marble top and white aluminum structure. Design by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Dimensions Height: 70cm Diame...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen white laminate Tulip Dining Table by Knoll Switzerland. ca. 1970.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Geneva, CH
Eero Saarinen White Laminate Tulip Dining table by Knoll Switzerland, circa 1970. Saarinen began studies in sculpture at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris, France. He the...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Laminate

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century Tulip table This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearan...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Metal

Pair of 1970’s Rosewood Knoll Saarinen Tulip Tables
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of 1970’s Eero Saarinen tulip tables by Knoll. 745 Fifth Avenue label to one indicates 1970’s production. Nicely grained tops that have been refinished. The bases have...
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1970s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Style Mid-Century Oval Tulip Tables, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll style mid-century oval tulip tables - a pair Each table measures: 23 wide x 15.25 deep x 20 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair Each table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 20.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table as acquired from the original owner who had purchased new in 1971. It features a powder coated aluminum base with a walnut top. Manufacturer label.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum, Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set Including 1 Table and 5 Chairs + 1 circa 1970
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
No description provided
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum

Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Classic tulip side table designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. This table has a 20 inch diameter oak top, a white pedestal base, and was made in 1978. Knoll label unde...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice oval tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. The marble has an amazing structure and this example comes in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. The marble has an amazing structure and this example comes in a very good condition. The marble hasn´t ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Early tulip round dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early tulip round dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Italy 1970s. This iconic piece features a beautiful Arabescato marble with ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Knoll 3’ Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll 3’ round tulip coffee table walnut Laminate top. Base is heavy and has has original off white paint. Has original felt ring around base to protect the floor....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Tables

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Steel

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Eero Saarinen tables for sale on 1stDibs

Eero Saarinen tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Eero Saarinen tables, there are many options to choose from, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. 104 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there is also 1 modern edition to choose from. Many of the original tables by Eero Saarinen were created in North America during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Adrian Pearsall, Mastercraft and Herman Miller. The prices for Eero Saarinen tables can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $838 and tops out at $24,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,200 on average.
Questions About Eero Saarinen Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    With a cast iron or aluminum alloy base, rest assured, the tulip table is indeed sturdy. With its centrally-placed leg, the style of the table was designed to be functional and structurally solid. You’ll find a variety of tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer. Many people know him as the creator of the St. Louis Gateway Arch completed in 1965. However, he also produced many acclaimed furniture designs, including the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Saarinen pedestal table. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen designs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen was originally from Finland. He was born in Kirkkonummi in 1910. In 1923, his family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The architect and designer lived in the U.S. for much of the remainder of his life. He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1991. Shop a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." Both his first name and surname are of Finnish origin. The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on August 20, 1910. Discover a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen designed many structures and pieces of furniture during his lifetime. He was the architect for both the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of his most famous furniture designs include the Saarinen pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair. Shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, historians generally consider Eero Saarinen to be a modernist, not a postmodernist. His work shows off the futuristic clean lines that defined the time period. Postmodern architecture and design is more decorative and breaks from the symmetry indicative of modernism. You'll find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish architect. In 1932, he moved Eero and the rest of the family to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and led the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians classify Eero Saarinen as a modern architect due to the characteristics of his designs. Like other modernists, Saarinen employed sweeping curves and futuristic, well-defined lines. Many of the structures he designed are symmetrical. In addition, Saarinen worked in many materials popular during the period, including steel, concrete and glass. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians classify Eero Saarinen's St. Louis Gateway Arch as modern architecture. This is due largely to the simple curving shape of the arch and its perfect symmetry. In addition, the arch reflects Neo-futurism, a forward-looking movement that frequently incorporated steel, concrete and glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture designs.

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