A lifelong friend of design legend Florence Knoll, Saarinen collaborated with notable designers such as Charles and Ray Eames throughout his illustrious career. Saarinen was born into the design world, with his father Eliel working as the Director of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and his mother Loja a world-famous textile designer, but Eero is best known today for his neo-futuristic style and working closely with Knoll, which still exclusively produces his pieces.

A leader of the second-generation modernists, Saarinen pushed material and aesthetic boundaries to achieve forms and silhouettes the like of which had never been seen before. Among his outstanding projects are the Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, the TWA Terminal at Kennedy International Airport, and the CBS headquarters in New York.

Exclusively available at The Conran Shop, this most gratifying iteration of Eero Saarinen's linchpin Tulip Table for Knoll has been cut from prized Santos rosewood, an ethical substitute to the endangered variety.

An iconic member of the revolutionary Pedestal collection, the Tulip was introduced in 1957 to fulfil Saarinen's goal of providing the perfect antithesis to the typical clutter found under chairs and tables of the day.

Completing its svelte black base is an exquisite and rare rosewood tabletop. Parading the attractive grain of the wood, it is renowned for its endurance and matchless resistance to wear and tear, making this truly an investment for the ages. The timeless surface is atop a heavy moulded cast aluminium base with a Rilsan finish.