Mid century Modern Eero Saarinen Tulip Marble Dining Table – 137 by Knoll International 1980s
An exceptional example of timeless modernist design: an original vintage Knoll International Saarinen Pedestal Dining Table, designed by the renowned Finnish-American architect and designer Eero Saarinen.
Dating from circa the 1980s, this impressive dining table combines a beautifully patterned natural marble tabletop with the iconic sculptural white tulip pedestal base.
Produced by Knoll International, one of the most influential furniture manufacturers in modern design, this table represents the exceptional craftsmanship, material quality and timeless aesthetic for which the brand is internationally celebrated.
The Designer & Design History
Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) created the legendary Pedestal Collection for Knoll, introduced in 1958.
His ambition was to eliminate the visually distracting arrangement of traditional table and chair legs, which he famously described as the confusing world beneath furniture.
The result was the revolutionary Tulip design: a single sculptural pedestal supporting the tabletop, creating a clean, harmonious silhouette with a distinctive architectural presence.
Today, the Saarinen Pedestal Collection remains one of the most recognisable and celebrated achievements of 20th-century furniture design.
Knoll International & Marble Craftsmanship
Knoll has built its international reputation on combining exceptional designers with carefully selected materials and high manufacturing standards.
Marble has played a particularly important role in the Saarinen collection since its introduction in 1958.
Knoll’s marble craftsmanship involves carefully selecting natural stone slabs, studying their individual veining and patterns, and precisely cutting each tabletop to achieve the intended proportions and visual harmony.
The stone edges are refined by skilled craftsmen, while the marble receives a transparent protective polyester coating designed to help prevent everyday staining.
This protective finish can develop a warmer, slightly yellowish appearance over time, giving vintage marble surfaces an individual character.
Materials & Design
The impressive 137 cm round tabletop features beautiful natural marble with a warm ivory-white background and expressive grey veining.
Its distinctive stone pattern creates an elegant and highly decorative surface, with every detail reflecting the natural character of the marble.
The tabletop has a beautifully finished, clean edge and a smooth protective surface.
The table is supported by the unmistakable white pedestal base, crafted from cast aluminium and finished in white, featuring Saarinen’s characteristic flowing trumpet-shaped central support.
The underside bears the Knoll International manufacturer’s marking and reference number 184.
Condition
The table is in great vintage condition.
* Beautiful natural marble surface.
* Attractive original marble pattern and warm ivory colouring.
* Clean and well-preserved tabletop edges.
* Very clean white pedestal base.
* No broken or missing parts.
* Overall exceptionally attractive vintage appearance.
A beautiful original design piece, ready to become the centrepiece of a sophisticated dining room.
Dimensions
* Diameter: 137 cm
* Height: approximately 72 cm
* Shape: Round
Matching Chairs Available
We currently have matching Saarinen Tulip Chairs upholstered in beautiful cognac leather in stock.
These chairs can be purchased separately and make a particularly elegant combination with this marble dining table.
Please contact us if you are interested in creating a complete dining set.
Worldwide Shipping & Collection
Worldwide shipping available.
Personal collection is also welcome from our showroom in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Please contact us for an individual international shipping quotation.
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