Designed by Eero Saarinen
"The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," said esteemed Finnish designer Eero Saarinen. "I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." The Saarinen collection of pedestal coffee and side tables do just this, creating a sleek piece of furniture that can fit in just about any home. Stylish and modern, the Saarinen Small Round Table is a design masterpiece.

The Design

Eero Saarinen might be considered by some to be a purist when it came to his approach towards architecture and interior design. He sought the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution within an overall unity of design. When he designed his pedestal collection, including this small round table, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture from the past has a holistic structure." The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the Saarinen tables and the top features a nameplate with the Saarien's signature. Additionally, tables with Laminate finishes are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified?. This collection of Saarinen tables is not suitable for outdoor use.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 1956

• Tabletop:
  
  • Laminate top
    • Top made beveled-edged satin smooth laminate in white
    • Top is 1.06" thick
    • Laminate top is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
    • Available with white base
    • Made in Europe
  • Coated marble top
    • Top made of 3/4"-thick, bevel-edged coated marble
    • Coated marble top features transparent polyester coating to help eliminate use-associated stains
    • Available in Arabescatto finish
    • Please note that marbles with polyester coating will yellow over time
    • Available with white base
    • Made in Europe
  • Wood veneer top
    • Top made of 1 1/16"-thick veneered medium density fiberboard
    • Top features a cathedral grain pattern,
    • Top stained in a Rosewood finish
    • Available with black base
    • Made in the United States or Canada

• Base:
  • Base made of heavy molded aluminum
  • Base is strap-polished and coated in tough, abrasion-resistant rilsan finish
  • Base comes in black or white, dependent on tabletop finish

• Care & Maintenance
  • Tabletop:
    • Laminate top
      • Knoll recommends scrubbing with Windex, Fantastik, Mr. Clean, or other household soaps or detergents well dissolved in water, or with a very soft cloth dampened with alcohol or a synthetic thinner
      • For a dull finish, rub with jeweler's rouge as a polishing agent and finish with paste wax
      • Never use abrasives
      • Remove stubborn stains with Soft Scrub
    • Coated marble top
      • Knoll recommends washing with lukewarm water
      • Wash more thoroughly with Windex, Fantastik, Ivory Flakes in warm water, or other non-abrasive solutions
      • Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth
    • Wood veneer top
      • Knoll recommends cleaning with a commercial brand of liquid furniture polish twice a month
      • For stubborn dirt or light scratches, Knoll recommends rubbing lightly with very fine steel wool before using furniture polish
      • To rejuvenate luster, Knoll recommends applying a furniture cream as a last step
      • Do not use water or household solvents: they will destroy the protective finish

  • Base:
    • Knoll recommends cleaning with Windex, Fantastik, or other ordinary non-abrasive household soaps or detergents
    • For ink stains on white surfaces. use Soft Scrub
    • For scratches and chips, rub with Comet, Ajax or other mild abrasives
    • For deeper scratches, use a good grade automotive acrylic-lacquer touch-up paint
    • Shine with a high grade auto polish
    • Never use harsh abrasives or steel wool

  • For additional information please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide
  
  
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  Dimensions:

  20" H x 20" Diameter
  
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  • Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED? certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

  • Only the Saarinen Small Table with laminate tabletop is Greenguard certified.
  • Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
  • Should you discover shortly after receiving your Saarinen Table that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
  • No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.
  • Each authentic Knoll product is stamped with the Knoll Logo and designer signature and includes a certificate of authenticity.
  
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