Just over 50 years ago Knoll unveiled the Pedestal Collection of tables by Eero Saarinen, known today as the "Tulip Collection", which has evolved into a symbol of mid century modern furniture design and a staple in the Knoll design legacy. In that time the collection has become the most well know modern oval and round dining table series in laminate, marble, granite or veneer. For the 50th anniversary of this iconic collection, Knoll is adding a platinum base finish and reintroducing rosewood and teak table tops which will be a permanent addition to the line. All tulip pieces ordered during the anniversary year 8-07 to 8-08 will carry a special commemorative medallion and special certificate of authenticity. Round Tables 36", 42", 47", 54" Dia.Oval Med. 78" W X 47.75" D X 28.25" H Oval Large; 96"W X 54" X 28.25" H Available Here
When it comes to outstanding design and execution of construction, the Thomas Moser line of handcrafted wood furniture is simple, graceful, and built for a lifetime of use. In their 36 year history Thomas Moser has aspired to create quality solid wood furniture that "combines modern elegance and simplicity with a timeless quality that arises from their sense of tradition and a true love for the art of woodworking". The Vita oval dining table and chair series received inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright's plan to make "rooms within rooms" with furniture. The Vita dining chair offers a sturdy hallmark suspension design in which the occupant's weight is cantilevered with knowledge of the physics of a human form at rest. The Vita chair is available in premium fabrics or hand stitched leathers. 40H 16W 24D $2000 The more recently introduced oval dining table hosts an 8 foot long expandable cherry veneered top that literally floats above a solid bent wood base. A Rack-and-pinion glide system provides reciprocating movement of the top, revealing a hidden scissor like leaf that stows effortlessly away within the table itself. Available from Thomas Moser. Vita Table 30H 48W 98L 118 EXT $12000
Furniture Fashion has reviewed some really upbeat modern furniture from the fast growing BoConcept collection that fits well in a style conscious contemporary decor. Here is the Amari round dining table in black stained oak that is impressive, simplistic, and fun to look at. It is often true that a round dining table offers a better solution to smaller space requirements, but round tables also have room for more seating than a rectangular or square dining table. As you can see, the Amari relies on a cone shaped center pedestal and is free of legs that get in the way of dinner guests. BoConcept has a full range of dining tables in wood and glass, and all the sideboards and dining chairs to complete your vision of the perfect dining room in the freshest modern styles of today. H74½ X D153cm. Bucket pendant hanging lamp and swivel chairs also available from BoConcept.
In two previous posts Furniture Fashion showed our readers some really stylish coffee tables, and tv stands by Italian manufacturer Tonin Casa. This year at the Milan Furniture Show Tonin Casa revealed some outstanding new dining tables that will be out in a few months. If you can't wait to see some of their new furniture here are a few items from their current modern collection. The Italians do tempered glass as good as any one and this line up features curved and bent glass dining tables in oval, square and rectangular shapes that lend themselves to a wide variety of dining chairs. By the way the dining chairs are also theirs.
Pictured is the Stalagmite dining table by Paul Evans made in the early 1970s. Paul Evans is a sculptor and furniture designer that was first discovered in an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York City in 1957. For any of us that have toured a cavern you can see stalagmites were the design inspiration for the base of the dining table. The base is made of sculpted bronze. The rectangular table top is made of glass. Market value: $4,800-$5,800. Dimensions: 96"w x 48"d x 29"h.
