Knoll Saarinen Tulip Oval Dining Table
Experience timeless elegance with the Knoll Saarinen Oval Dining Table, designed by Eero Saarinen. Featuring a sleek pedestal base and a refined oval top, this iconic table brings modern sophistication to any dining space.
- Designer : Eero Saarinen
- Year of Design : 1955 - 1957
- Materials : Marble, wood or laminate, heavy moulded cast aluminium
- Dimensions :
Small : W: 198cm; W: 121cm; H: 73cm
Large : W: 244cm; W: 137cm; H: 73cm - Quickship Options (2 - 3 weeks)
198cm (small) - White Base, White Laminate Top
198cm (small) - White Base, Arabescato Marble Top
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Description
The Saarinen Oval Dining Table by Knoll is a true icon of modern design, created in 1957 by the legendary architect Eero Saarinen. Known for its graceful, sculptural silhouette and innovative single pedestal base, this table redefined the dining experience by eliminating the clutter of traditional table legs.
With its elegant oval shape, the Saarinen table offers a sophisticated alternative to the classic round or rectangular dining table. It creates a more inclusive and flowing space—ideal for conversation and connection during meals, meetings, or gatherings.
Crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail, each Saarinen table features a seamlessly molded cast aluminum base, available in a black and white. The tabletop comes in your choice of premium materials such as Calacatta or Arabescato marble, or high-performance laminate, allowing you to customize it to suit your style and space.
Whether placed in a formal dining room, open-plan kitchen, or stylish office setting, the Knoll Saarinen Oval Table delivers both beauty and functionality. Its clean, modern lines and minimalist form have made it a staple of design history—and a favorite in contemporary interiors around the world.
Each table is authentic, licensed, and stamped with Eero Saarinen’s signature, ensuring it is a true investment in timeless design.
Marble Finish Options:
Arabescato: White marble with grey veining.
Statuarietto: White marble with deep grey/black veining in an intricate pattern
Nero Marquina: Black marble with white and grey random veins.
Rosso Rubino: Rich red with hues that can vary from violet to green with white and green veins
Brown Emperador: Brown marble with random light brown and/or white veigning
Verde Alpi: Green marble with hues varying in tone and intensity.
See other Eero Saarinen designs.
See other Dining Tables.
See the Knoll collection.
Brand | Knoll Studio |
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Designer | Eero Saarinen |
Year of Design | 1955 - 1957 |
Dimensions | Various |
Assembly | Some assembly required |
Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer known for his innovative, sculptural approach to modernism. Born in Finland and raised in the United States, Saarinen studied architecture at Yale University and later taught at Cranbrook Academy of Art, where his father Eliel Saarinen was director.
Saarinen is widely recognised for landmark architectural works like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, and buildings for General Motors and MIT. However, he also played a pivotal role in furniture design, particularly through his collaborations with Knoll Studio.
Working closely with Florence Knoll, Saarinen created some of the most iconic pieces in modern furniture. His most famous contributions include the Tulip Chair and Pedestal Table Collection, designed to eliminate the "slum of legs" found in traditional furniture. These sleek, futuristic pieces exemplified his desire for form to follow both function and beauty, and remain bestsellers in the Knoll catalogue today.
Saarinen’s work for Knoll marked a significant moment in mid-century design, merging architectural vision with industrial design in ways that continue to influence interiors and furniture aesthetics worldwide.

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