SOLD 1958 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates Early 36 in White Marble Tulip Dining Table Sold Smith in New York City

Smith in New York City

The splint was made in Los Angeles

The table uses dramatically-grained and sherry finished walnut in its construction

The sofa is in terrific condition

The craftspeople required to manufacture pieces like this are now exceptionally difficult to come across

SOLD 1958 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates Early 36 in White Marble Tulip Dining Table Sold Smith in New York CityListed for sale is a very rare and early tulip dining table from pedestal collection, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll Associates. This example retains an original Knoll Associates label with the 575 Madison Avenue label noted, dating it to the 1950s (Knoll's showroom was located at this address during the 1950s). Importantly, the tulip tables were not introduced until 1957, making it clear that this is in fact a very early example. The