Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, the pedestal table was created to eliminate what Saarinen called the “slum of legs.” A single central base supports the marble top, keeping the silhouette clean and the floor visually open.
The marble surface brings the opposite energy: natural variation, veining, and depth that changes with light. Each top reads slightly different, which is part of the point—stone never looks manufactured.
Functionally, the pedestal base matters as much as the look. With no corner legs, chairs place easily and seating feels less restricted, especially around an oval top.
A true mid-century standard, architectural, restrained, and instantly recognizable, with material presence that holds up in both modern and traditional interiors.
Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, the pedestal table was created to eliminate what Saarinen called the “slum of legs.” A single central base supports the marble top, keeping the silhouette clean and the floor visually open.
The marble surface brings the opposite energy: natural variation, veining, and depth that changes with light. Each top reads slightly different, which is part of the point—stone never looks manufactured.
Functionally, the pedestal base matters as much as the look. With no corner legs, chairs place easily and seating feels less restricted, especially around an oval top.
A true mid-century standard, architectural, restrained, and instantly recognizable, with material presence that holds up in both modern and traditional interiors.
