Eero Saarinen's Tulip dining table is truly one of the most recognizable pieces of modern design. First released in the late 1950s, its round marble top and slender, singular central leg have taken on a life of its own, consistently and regularly featured in the dining rooms we feature in Livingetc.
Why is this example of iconic furniture so enduring? Because it manages to make rooms feel airier, lighter, and more spacious. At the time of its design, doing away with the classic four-leg shape of a regular dining table was revolutionary, and the pillar in the middle of the table, which connects it to its base, still feels timeless today, allowing for an uncluttered sightline that reads as unfussy.
