Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll International. White lacquered cast-iron and fiberglass "tulip" furniture set comprising a circular-top dining table in white veined marble and a suite of four swivel chairs upholstered in blue wool. Mention of the publisher under the table base. 1981. Small tear and lack of varnish in the center of the marble top. H_72 diam_120 cm (table). Provenance: Michaud-Meubles 19, rue du Cadran-Saint-Pierre, Reims, November 30, 1981 (invoice supplied).

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