Saarinen Tulip Table - Timeless Appeal of a Mid Century Modern Masterpiece
Posted by Maureen on Aug 9th 2020
Some designs stand out much more than others when it comes to mid century modern furniture.One of the most iconic, and most sought after pieces ever, is the Tulip Table by mid century mastermind Eero Saarinen.
The organic, sculptural shape is instantly recognizable to anyone with interest in 20th century furniture, making it a great addition to any stylish dining room.
Mid Century Modern Masterpiece
The Tulip Table was designed by Finnish born designer Saarinen in 1956. Its most striking features are the curve of the pedestal base and how it flows into the round tabletop! This gives the illusion of being sculpted from a single material, while giving it a modernist, Space Age vibe.
The concepts behind it revolutionized design!Saarinen aimed to change the “confusing, unrestful world” under a four-legged dining table. No doubt he achieved that with the uncluttered, sleek Tulip Table! This fist pedestal table ever became a must have. Fashionable homeowners and designers were intrigued!
Mid Century Ideas Meeting Today’s Standards
Isn't the Tulip Table a wonderful example of mid century ideals meeting today’s standards? Beauty is an essential part of the timeless piece! Obviously, there’s a practical side to it too, as this sculptural, pedestal table fits into any nook or cranny of a dining room, eat-in kitchen, living room or bar.
But, this show stopper is also a piece to show off to guests with massive mid century modern design fanfare. Even those with minimal knowledge of MCM design recognize its shape and admire its lines.
The curvy Tulip Table by Saarien has a definite wow favor… There’s just something about its understated presence that steals the spotlight!
When it comes to color, you may select between white or black Tulip Table. There are also a variety of shapes to consider, from round to oval to square. Those with traditional tastesprefer the round Tulip Table, but the sleekeroval tone suitssmall spaces even better. Those with discriminating tastes prefer the unique square one.
Alternatively, there’s a range of tabletops to choose from, from marble to fiberglass to wood to laminate. When it comes to sizes, there’sa tulip dining table, tulip side table, tulip coffee table or tulip bar table, for those that want this great shape in a different ambiance.
We hope this info inspires you. As you can see, EeroSaarinen accomplished something within his work that most may argue is yet to be beat. The elegance of his pedestal table is unmistakable and keeps appealing to today’s interior designers. It is timeless!
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