Where are Knoll Saarinen tables made?
This is the authentic Pedestal Table by Knoll. It’s stamped with the KnollStudio logo and Eero Saarinen’s signature. Tabletop made in Italy or U.S.A., depending on material.
How tall is a Saarinen table?
The Saarinen Dining Table (Oval) has an overall height of 28.25” (71.6 cm), widths of 72”, 78”, 84”, 96” (182.9, 198.1, 213.4, 243.8 cm), and depths of 42”, 47”, 47.75”, 54” (106.7, 119.4, 121.3, 137.2 cm).
What era are tulip tables from?
1950’s
The Tulip Table and Chair were designed in the mid 1950’s by Eero Saarinen, for the furniture house Knoll International and were initially called the ‘pedestal group’ owing to their remarkable base which grew ‘like the flower’ from the centre as opposed to having the more traditional standing legs.
How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip chair?
How to spot a fake. Authentic Tulip Chairs are manufactured by Knoll International and handmade in Italy. They are stamped with the Knoll logo and have Eero Saarinen’s signature engraved on their underside, as seen below. Knock-off designs will not have any of these original markings and will be plain underneath.
Are tulip tables stable?
Don’t be fooled by the beauty of the Tulip table to assume it is a delicate piece of furniture. No, this table is sturdy and designed to be used. Its centrally placed single leg may have you second-guessing its stability, but you can rest assured that it is as steady as its reputation.
Who makes the tulip chair?
Eero Saarinen Tulip
The Tulip Armchair, which resembles the flower but also a stemmed wineglass, is part of Saarinen’s last furniture series. This one-legged chair was meant to alleviate one of Saarinen’s great concerns: clutter.
What era are tulip chairs?
The Tulip chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 and 1956 for the Knoll company of New York City. It was designed primarily as a chair to match the complementary dining table. The chair has the smooth lines of modernism and was experimental with materials for its time.