Introducing the Pedestal Table

I’m excited to introduce our newest collection piece - the Pedestal Table. The base is our updated take on Eero Saarinen’s tulip table, which he designed in the mid-1950s. Instead of being made from molded fiberglass or cast aluminum, our base is made from solid wood (shown in Walnut, but available in other species). We create the base by systemically gluing up larger blocks of wood until we have mimicked the rough form. From there, the base is carefully hand-turned and sanded on our lathe, creating a unique and elegant shape. The round top features a heavy bevel on the underside, matching the contours of the base.

You can find more details and pictures on our Collection page: https://www.arborexchange.com/pedestal-table

The Finnish-American Eero Saarinen, a prominent architect, and designer, is perhaps most famous for designing the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the Washington Dulles Airport, among a plethora of projects at Universities, airports and cultural halls. On a final note of particular interest - he also served on the jury for the Sydney Opera House commission and played a crucial role in helping select Jorn Utzon’s now-famous design as the winner.