In his purist approach to design, Finnish-born Eero Saarinen sought out the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution.
"The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," explained Saarinen. "I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." In his pedestal collection, which includes a dining, coffee and side table, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture has a holistic structure."
Winner of the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award.
Construction notes:
Base is constructed from molded, cast aluminum polished and coated in tough, abrasion-resistant rilsan finish. Tops are available in laminate, coated and natural marble and natural granite top finishes.
Coated marble tops feature a transparent polyester coating to help eliminate use-associated stains. Natural marble and natural granite tops feature a protective sealer.
Aluminum base, laminate, marble or veneer top.
Dimensions:
height: 28.25"
round sizes: 36" dia. 42" dia. 47" dia. 54" dia
oval med.; 78"w 47.75"d 28.25"h
oval large; 96"w 54"d 28.25"h
Design:
Eero Saarinen, 1956.
Manufacturer:
Knoll
"The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," explained Saarinen. "I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." In his pedestal collection, which includes a dining, coffee and side table, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture has a holistic structure."
Winner of the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award.
Construction notes:
Base is constructed from molded, cast aluminum polished and coated in tough, abrasion-resistant rilsan finish. Tops are available in laminate, coated and natural marble and natural granite top finishes.
Coated marble tops feature a transparent polyester coating to help eliminate use-associated stains. Natural marble and natural granite tops feature a protective sealer.
Aluminum base, laminate, marble or veneer top.
Dimensions:
height: 28.25"
round sizes: 36" dia. 42" dia. 47" dia. 54" dia
oval med.; 78"w 47.75"d 28.25"h
oval large; 96"w 54"d 28.25"h
Design:
Eero Saarinen, 1956.
Manufacturer:
Knoll
