Eero Saarinen, a 21st century 'Tulip' dining table for Knoll.
Oval marble top on white lacquered metal pedestal base. Label marked. Length 198 cm. Width 120 cm. Height 73 cm.
Minor wear and tear. The general impression is good. The transport box for the table top is included.
Eero Saarinen was a Finnish architect and designer born in Kyrkslätt in Finland. Saarinen, considered one of the most prominent modernist architects, made a career in Europe and the USA. He studied sculpture at Le Grande Chaumiere in Paris and architecture at Yale University. In 1963, Saarinen designed President Jefferson's memorial in St. Louis, called the "Gateway arch". Furthermore, he designed furniture in plywood and plastic, including "Tulip", "Plywood Chair" and "Womb Chair" for Knoll Associates. Saarinen drew inspiration from nature and its sculptural and organic shapes.
His father was Eliel Saarinen, an architect, designer, and lecturer.