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DescriptionDesignerThe next generation of Eero Saarinen’s iconic Tulip Tables are not only affordable and even more exemplary, but also available in many shapes and sizes. The Arabescato Marble Tulip Table in round also comes in a larger table top radius that is reminiscent of the original Saarinen table in physique. It features a large, creamy white marble top with beautiful grey veining. Its large size emphasizes the beauty of its unique shape and makes it the perfect contender for an interior design centerfeature piece. Its authentic, imported stone table top curation and a durable cast aluminum base complement each other in a superb way. Additionally, its easy assembly and chip resistant finish make it a must have for all modern homes.Material FeatureNEW table height 30 Standard dining table heightCreamy, white marble with bold splattering of grey veiningStrong characteristics make for a perfect statement pieceNatural stone imported from TuscanyCast aluminum base with semi glossy finishSpecial surface treatment resistant to chipping with gloss finishEasy AssemblyDimensionsSize 36 Ø35.43Size 40 Ø40.16Size 48 Ø47.24Size 52 Ø51.97Size 60 Ø60.24Seat Height 30 All measurements are approximations.Finnish American Eero Saarinen 1910 –1961 was famous for varying his style according to the demands of the project. His father taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, where Eero took classes and formed relationship with fellow student Florence Knoll. Saarinen studied sculpture at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris, France, and later at the Yale School of Architecture, completing his studies in 1934. He joined the US Military, where he was assigned to draw illustrations for bomb disassembly manuals and to provide designs for the Situation Room in the White House. He founded his own office in 1950, after his father’s death. His first success, the “Tulip Chair” was produced by the Knoll company, beginning a long relationship between Knoll and Saarinen. While still working for his father, he won the design competition for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, in St. Louis, aka the Gateway Arch.
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