Lot 2 · Mingei Art of Japan: including works from the Martha Longenecker Collection
'Tulip' or 'Pedestal' Table for Knoll Associates Inc, Circa 1950S
Eero Saarinen · Walnut and enamelled aluminium, original Knoll Associates paper label to underside
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- Estimate
- $800–$1,200 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Mingei Art of Japan: including works from the Martha Longenecker Collection, Online · 29 June 2017
- Dimensions
- 50.8 x 57.2 x 38.4 cm. (20 in. x 22½ in. x 15⅛ in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3909033
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Eero Saarinen, 'TULIP' OR 'PEDESTAL' TABLE FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES INC, CIRCA 1950S. Christie's, 29 Jun 2017, lot 2. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3909033.
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Eero Saarinen, 'TULIP' OR 'PEDESTAL' TABLE FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES INC, CIRCA 1950S. Christie's, 29 Jun 2017, lot 2. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3909033.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eero Saarinen | Tulip occasional table, model 163W | $750 | Wright, Sep 2021 | |
| Eero Saarinen | Table Tulipe | Sotheby's, Feb 2023 | ||
| Eero Saarinen | Coffee table, model 167F | Wright, Feb 2022 | ||
| Eero Saarinen | Tulip stools, set of two | Rago, Mar 2022 | ||
| Eero Saarinen | Reedición Mesa de comedor ovalada modelo Tulip, con tapa de | Subastas Segre, Jul 2024 | ||
| Eero Saarinen | Tulip dining table, model 172 | Wright, Feb 2024 | ||
| Eero Saarinen | Tulip occasional table, model 163M | Rago, Nov 2023 | ||
| Eero Saarinen | Tulip Table | Freeman's | Hindman, Jan 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.