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Designed by Eero Saarinen
"The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," said esteemed Finnish designer Eero Saarinen. "I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." Thus in 1957 Saarinen unveiled his ground-breaking collection of pedestal coffee, dining and side tables, whose simple elegance has endured for 50 years. Stylish and modern, the Saarinen Oval Dining Table is a design masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment.

THE DESIGN | FEATURES AT A GLANCE | DIMENSIONS | ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE

The Design

Eero Saarinen might be considered by some to be a purist when it came to his approach towards architecture and interior design. He sought the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution within an overall unity of design. When he designed his pedestal collection, including the Oval Dining Table, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture from the past has a holistic structure." To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saarinen's revolutionary Tulip Collection, Knoll has introduced a platinum finish option and has reintroduced teak and rosewood tabletop finishes.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 1956

Tabletop:

• Laminate top
  • Made of 1.06" thick, bevel-edged satin smooth white laminate
  • Made in Europe
• Coated marble top
  • Made of 3/4"-thick, bevel-edged coated marble
  • Transparent polyester coat helps prevent use-associated stains
  • Please note that marbles with polyester coating will yellow over time
  • Made in Europe
• Natural marble top
  • Made of 3/4"-thick, bevel-edged natural marble in a protective sealer
  • Made in the United States or Canada
• Natural granite top
  • Made of 3/4"-thick granite in a protective sealer with black finish
  • Made in the United States or Canada
• Wood veneer top
  • Made of 1.06"-thick veneered medium density fiberboard in cathedral grain pattern
  • Made in the United States or Canada

Base:

• Base made of heavy molded aluminum
• Base is strap-polished and coated in tough, abrasion-resistant rilsan finish
• Available in white, black or platinum finish

Commemorative Edition:

• The Saarinen Tulip 50th Anniversary Collection features a new platinum base finish and the reintroduction of rosewood and teak finishes
• All collection pieces ordered by August 1, 2008 will ship with a commemorative medallion and special certificate of authenticity

Care & Maintenance: Please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide to learn more about caring for your Knoll furniture.

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Dimensions:

• Medium Dining Table: 28.5" H x 78" W x 47.75" D
• Large Dining Table: 28.5" H x 96" W x 54" D

Order with Confidence:

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

  Saarinen tables with laminate, natural marble and granite tabletops are Greenguard certified.

• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Saarinen Table that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.
• Each authentic Knoll product is stamped with the Knoll Logo and designer signature and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Shipping Note:

• Tables that have a Top that is Medium - Arabescato Coated Marble and a Base Finish of Platinum feature same day shipping
• Tables that have a Top that is Large - White Laminate and a Base Finish of White feature same day shipping
• All other tables ship in 10 - 12 weeks

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