Eero Saarinen for Knoll "Tulip" Side Table, c.1960 – Early Cast-Iron Base & Carrara Marble Top

A highly sought-after early cast-iron–based Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates, this circa-1960 example has been fitted with a finely honed Carrara marble top. Saarinen's signature single-stem profile eliminates the "slum of legs," offering a sculptural silhouette that remains a mid-century modern icon. The marble slab is factory-signed and stamped "Made in Italy" on its underside, while the original black-enamel cast-iron pedestal bears the Knoll design idiom in its purest form.
Key Features
"• Designer: Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
"• Date: Circa 1960, early cast-iron pedestal version
"• Base: Solid cast iron with original black enamel finish
"• Top: Carrara marble, polished surface; underside factory-signed and stamped "Made in Italy"
"• Form: Elliptical/round top on a single-stem support"”signature Tulip profile
"• Label: Carrara marble underside inscription; base retains original Knoll styling
Dimensions
"• Height: 21"³ (53.3 cm)
"• Diameter: 22½"³ (57.2 cm)
Condition
Very good original vintage condition. The marble top is free of chips or cracks, exhibiting a crisp white ground with delicate grey veining and only minor surface wear consistent with age. The cast-iron base remains structurally sound, with intact white enamel showing minimal edge wear. Table stands level and steady.
Collector's Note
Early cast-iron–based Tulip tables are exceedingly rare"”most were later produced with aluminum stems. The Carrara marble top, signed and marked "Made in Italy," adds both provenance and a refined material contrast, making this piece a standout in any serious mid-century modern collection.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The marble top is free of chips or cracks, exhibiting a crisp white ground with delicate grey veining and only minor surface wear consistent with age.

Dimensions:
Height: 21 in.
Width: 22.5 in.
Depth: 22.5 in.

Category: Side Tables
Origin: United States
Materials: Marble

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The marble top is free of chips or cracks, exhibiting a crisp white ground with delicate grey veining and only minor surface wear consistent with age.