Mid-century, vintage, low, oval Tulip coffee table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, circa 70's.
The tabletop is made of Arabescato marble, which rests upon the iconic "Tulip" base made of cast aluminum, coated with molded plastic, (aka "Rilsan"), where the embossed model number -150- and Knoll International maker's mark, are present (please see photo and read further information below.)
Because of the type of material used to coat the base, and the fact that the stamp is embossed and located where it is, this particular table and model is most likely from the 70's-80's era, as contemporary Knoll tables, now have a name plate under the top. The above mentioned information, has been based upon several discussions with authorized Knoll distributors.
The table is in overall, very good original condition, with some usual, light marks and signs of previous usage commensurate with time, and a patina of time on the tabletop, pedestal and base of the pedestal (see photos and please read below for further information.)
There is hairline mark (see photos next to 1 centime coins for perspective.) This type of occurrence with respect to marble, as noted by a marble specialist, is what's typically known as a naturally occurring part of the marble veining. In order to distinguish between a hairline mark versus a different type of crack, is that it runs in the same direction as the veining itself, and is barely noticeable to the the touch, whereas a crack, would be perpendicular to the veining. To further validate this information, the table was mechanically polished with professional, industrial machinery, which would not be possible if this was a crack, as the table would not have been able to sustain the pressure.
Bearing this in mind, this table is 40 to 50 years old and the marble is still in beautiful, vintage condition for its age.
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