In his purist approach to architecture and interior design, Eero Saarinen sought the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution within an overall unity of design. “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 from the past has a holistic structure.” The tables are available in wood laminate, coated marble, natural marble and a natural granite top finish. Laminate and marble options include a wide range of colors.
Base:- Heavy molded cast aluminum,
strap-polished.
- Black and white bases are coated in a tough, abrasion-resistant Rilsan finish.
- Platinum bases consist of a highly resilient polyurethane enamel wet coat with a clear satin finish.
Base Measurements:Marble and Laminate Tops:- Bevel-edged satin smooth laminate or marble.
- 3/4" thick coated marble tops have transparent polyester coating to help eliminate use-associated stains.
- 3/4" thick natural marble tops and granite tops have protective sealer.
- Laminate tops are 1.06" thick.
Wood Top:- Tops are constructed of veneered
medium density fiberboard with a cathedral grain pattern in various clear or toned stains.
- Tops are 1 1/4" thick. Edges are 1/4" solid wood to match face veneer.
Note:- Top and base shipped in separate
packages.
- The Knoll logo is stamped into
the base of the Saarinen tables.
- Tops have nameplate wih designer’s signature.
- Not suitable for outdoor use.
- All tables ordered between 8/01/07 and 08/01/08 will carry a 50th Anniversary medallion affixed to the underside of the top and will be accompanied by a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity.
- Marbles with a polyester coating will yellow over time.
- Saarinen Dining Tables with Laminate, Natural Marble or Granite tops are Greenguard certified.
The son of architect and Cranbrook Academy of Art director Eliel Saarinen and his wife, textile artist Loja, Eero Saarinen studied fine arts in Paris and architecture at Yale before working on furniture design with Norman Bel Geddes and practicing architecture with his father in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He collaborated on several projects, including a plywood leg splint for the U.S. Army, with his friend, Cranbrook alumnus Charles Eames. He opened his own practice in Ann Arbor in 1950. Among the many buildings for which he is known are Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri and the TWA Terminal at Kennedy International Airport in New York. He was the recipient of numerous awards and the subject of many exhibitions.
The Saarinen Oval Dining Table is available on 4 week Quickship with selected options:
Standard Leadtime for configurations not on Quickship is 8-10 Weeks for Chrome Base, 8-11 Weeks for Stainless Steel