Eero Saarinen End 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.

Creator: Eero Saarinen

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table

$950

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Iron

Early Eero Saarinen/Knoll Tulip Oval End Table in walnut

$1,500

Early Eero Saarinen/Knoll Tulip Oval End Table in walnut

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original Saarinen end table with hard to find oval top in walnut. Retains its original finish/patina as well as its original early Knoll label.. Custom off white, beige tulip base..

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

$1,500

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 20" D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Steel

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

$1,250

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 16 D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Oval End Table for Knoll

$1,300

Eero Saarinen Tulip Oval End Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Step into the realm of classic modern design with this exquisite side table from the master, Eero Saarinen. This piece, known for its iconic tulip shape, is both a functional additio...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Figured Walnut Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International, Early 1960s

$2,200

Figured Walnut Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International, Early 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Early edition, likely from the 1960. It consists of a cast aluminum base with original white vinyl wrap. The mak...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Early Carrara Marble Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International

$4,562 / set

Pair of Early Carrara Marble Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Early edition, likely from the 1960. It consists of a cast aluminum base with original white vinyl wrap. The mak...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Early 1960’s Knoll Saarinen Walnut Table

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Early 1960’s Knoll Saarinen Walnut Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Lovely early Knoll Saarinen Tulip table with a walnut top. 16 inch diameter. It bears the Knoll 320 Park Avenue label which dates it to the...

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1960s American Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Iron

Classic Early Pair of Knoll / Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands

$2,980 / set

Classic Early Pair of Knoll / Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Early Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Walnut Tulip Side / End Tables Stands,, Amazing original condition , finish , patina. Stunning wood graining.. Retains its original earl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table

$1,250

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 End Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

$1,500

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a white enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a round ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Knoll Saarinen Side Table with Walnut Top

$2,200

Knoll Saarinen Side Table with Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll occasional table with walnut top. Excellent original condition, base has a cream color, original tag intact.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Steel

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!

$6,000 / set

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Knoll Saarinen oval walnut tulip side end tables stands mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table

$895

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century laminate side end table Measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 20.5 high Each piece of furniture is available in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table

$2,063Sale Price|24% Off

H 20.5 in W 22.38 in D 15 in

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table. Marble oval top. Top is 22.375x 15 inches in dimension. Table top is in good condition al...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table

$1,250

H 20.63 in Dm 20 in

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 End Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Eero Saarinen Knoll Marble Oval Top Tulip Side Table

$2,600

H 20.38 in W 22.88 in D 15.38 in

Vintage Eero Saarinen Knoll Marble Oval Top Tulip Side Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage Saarinen marble oval top side table, the top is Arabescato marble. This table was manufactured in the 1960's to 1970's by Knoll Associates or Knoll International. The table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Iron

Early 1960’s Knoll Saarinen Walnut Table

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in Dm 16 in

Early 1960’s Knoll Saarinen Walnut Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Lovely early Knoll Saarinen Tulip table with a walnut top. 16 inch diameter. It bears the Knoll 320 Park Avenue label which dates it to the...

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1960s American Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Iron

Rare 1960s Saarinen Oval Walnut Table with Early Knoll Label

$5,000

H 20.25 in W 20.5 in D 15.25 in

Rare 1960s Saarinen Oval Walnut Table with Early Knoll Label

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Glendale, CA

Rare 1960s Saarinen Oval Walnut Table with Early Knoll Label. Executed in beautifully grained walnut and enameled metal with original manufacturer's label ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Metal

Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table

$895

H 20 in Dm 20.5 in

Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table

By Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures 20.5 diameter with a height of 20 inch makes this a great side table with num...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel

Tulip Dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s

$10,529

H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 48.82 in

Tulip Dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This dining table was designed by Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen. It is the Tulip model, designed in 1956 for Knoll. The tabletop is made of marble and the base is made of c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Vintage Tulip Side Table with Oval Walnut Top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$1,850

H 20.5 in W 22.5 in D 15.25 in

Vintage Tulip Side Table with Oval Walnut Top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage tulip side table with a stunning oval top in walnut designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Designer: Eero Saarinen Manufacturer: Knoll Origin: USA Year: 1950s Style: Mid C...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Table

$3,295

H 28.5 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, 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 End Tables

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll Oval Emperador Marble Top

$1,570

H 20.5 in W 22.75 in D 15.19 in

Vintage 1970s Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll Oval Emperador Marble Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Eero Saarinen tulip side table for Knoll with oval Emperador marble top. There has been a repair, older restoration done by a professional. I didn't even notice it I took pho...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96" Tulip Pedestal Oval Dining Table in Laminate

$6,000

H 29 in W 96 in D 54 in

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96" Tulip Pedestal Oval Dining Table in Laminate

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection remains one of the most iconic achievements in modern furniture design. Often called the “Tulip,” Saarinen created the collection to eliminate the...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International. Oval “Tulip” side table. Circa 1950

$2,690

H 20.5 in W 22.4 in D 15.1 in

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International. Oval “Tulip” side table. Circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International “Tulipe” side table with oval top in Calacatta marble with fine veins in shades of beige, on a base in white epoxy-lacquered cast aluminum. Ic...

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1950s American Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble

Previously Available Items

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International "Tulip" coffee table, Italy 1970s

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H 20.48 in Dm 19.69 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International "Tulip" coffee table, Italy 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Naples, IT

Authentic Tulip Coffee Table with white cast aluminum pedestal and white laminate top. Eero Saarinen's design for Knoll is truly a timeless classic that can fit into any decor. In hi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Custom Pair of Saarinen Knoll Oval Side or End Tables in Calacatta Gold

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H 20 in W 22.5 in D 15 in

Custom Pair of Saarinen Knoll Oval Side or End Tables in Calacatta Gold

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of contemporary, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio, signed marble top side tables. The tops are oval, 22.5" wide. The height is 20". These tables feature the rare Calacatta Gold ma...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Eero Saarinen White Tulip Carrara Marble Side Table

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H 20.5 in Dm 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Eero Saarinen White Tulip Carrara Marble Side Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic tulip table designed by architect Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. It features a white marble top on a white cast iron base. Manufacturers mark beneath the top and bene...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Iron

Knoll International Tulip Tisch Marmor Saarinen Beistelltisch Designertisch

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H 20.48 in Dm 20.08 in

Knoll International Tulip Tisch Marmor Saarinen Beistelltisch Designertisch

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE

Knoll International Tulip Saarinen Marmor Beistelltisch, in der Farbe weiß. Designed von Eero Saarinen. Minimaler Fehler auf der Platte, ansonsten in gutem Zustand. Maße: Durch...

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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

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H 20.25 in Dm 20 in

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a forest green enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Eero Saarinen Marble Top End or Side Tables for Knoll circa 1970s

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H 20 in Dm 20.5 in

Pair of Eero Saarinen Marble Top End or Side Tables for Knoll circa 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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 End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Knoll Tulip End Side Table

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H 20 in Dm 17.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Knoll Tulip End Side Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Saarinen Knoll Tulip end side table. This small side table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll carries a timeless design that has stayed relevant through many eras. The tulip table...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Laminate

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Occasional Table, circa 1960s

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H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Occasional Table, circa 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Westport, CT

Knoll Occasional Table designed by Eero Saarinen. Base newly lacquered in black, walnut top fully restored. Very heavy early iron cast example with a higher manufacturing quality tha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Iron

Knoll Saarinen Marble Top Tulip Table

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H 20 in Dm 20 in

Knoll Saarinen Marble Top Tulip Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New Windsor, NY

Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll marble top tulip table. Sculptural cast aluminum base with a beveled white marble with tan and grey veining. Th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Pedestal Side End Table by Knoll

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H 20.5 in Dm 20 in

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Pedestal Side End Table by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Lafayette, IN

Wonderful early example from from Eero Saarinen's "Pedestal Collection" for Knoll Associates. Judging by the original Knoll label this table was likely manufactured in the early 1960...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Iron

Perfect Pair of Saarinen Knoll Studio Round Marble Top Tulip Side or End Table

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H 21 in Dm 16 in

Perfect Pair of Saarinen Knoll Studio Round Marble Top Tulip Side or End Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of contemporary, Eero Saarinen for KnollStudio, signed marble top side tables. The tops are round, 16" in diameter. The height is 21". The marble grain is pleasant and warm. The...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side Table for Knoll with Walnut Tops

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H 20.5 in Dm 20 in

Eero Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side Table for Knoll with Walnut Tops

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Knoll side tables designed by Eero Saarinen. Antique white bases and refinished walnut tops. Knoll International label intact. These are the very heavy early cast examples. ...

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20th Century North American Eero Saarinen End Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen end tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Eero Saarinen end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider end tables by Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall, and John Keal. Prices for Eero Saarinen end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $895 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.

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Questions About Eero Saarinen End Tables

Where is Eero Saarinen from?
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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.
Who is Eero Saarinen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer and a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: 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.

Saarinen’s designs for Knoll, such as the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Pedestal table, are acclaimed all over the world.

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How do I pronounce Eero Saarinen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1910 but was raised in Michigan in the United States. Saarinen is known for his sculptural architecture projects as well as the innovative modernist furniture he designed for Knoll.

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What is Eero Saarinen famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Eero Saarinen is famous for his work as a designer and architect. He was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Saarinen designed the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and many other structures. As a furniture designer, he is best known for his Grasshopper chair, Tulip chair and Womb lounge chair and ottoman. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
What did Eero Saarinen design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
Eero Saarinen designed many pieces of furniture as well as acclaimed buildings and monuments during his lifetime. Saarinen created the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of Saarinen’s most famous furniture designs include the Pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair.

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Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.

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Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).

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What is the concept of Eero Saarinen's work?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The concept of Eero Saarinen's work was to convey expressive statements through buildings and furniture. The keynotes of his modern designs were simplicity, strength and grace. The organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen's furniture and his best-known structures, like 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, went on to influence generations of architects and designers. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture.
Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
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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.
Why was Eero Saarinen a modern architect?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: 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.

Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

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How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?
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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.
What materials did Eero Saarinen use?
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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.
What material did Eero Saarinen use?
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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.
What is the history of Eero Saarinen's Womb chair?
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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.
Can you change Eero Saarinen chair legs?
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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.
What did Eero Saarinen believe was the architect's role?
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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.
What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
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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.
What style is Eero Saarinen’s St. Louis Gateway Arch?
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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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