Tulip® Side Stool Design Inspiration

Designed by the renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen in 1957, the Tulip™ Stool is a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Saarinen’s revolutionary pedestal collection, including the Tulip Stool, was a direct response to his quest to eliminate the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath chairs and tables.

Inspired by his training as a sculptor, Saarinen refined the Tulip Stool’s design through countless full-scale models, endlessly modifying the shape with clay. The result is a sculptural, organic form that seamlessly integrates the seat and base, creating a harmonious, seamless silhouette. The Tulip Stool’s iconic pedestal base and molded fiberglass seat shell exemplify Saarinen’s pursuit of eliminating the “slum of legs” found under traditional four-legged furniture designs.

Tulip® Side Stool Features

Bring the timeless elegance of the Tulip™ Stool into your modern living spaces and experience the perfect blend of form and function. As a MillerKnoll Authorised Dealer, WorkArena offers authentic Knoll furniture, ensuring you can enjoy the quality and craftsmanship of this iconic design.

• Seat shell: Molded fiberglass
• Base: Heavy molded cast aluminum available in white, black, or grey paint
• Available with swivel base
• Cushion options: Choose from a wide range of KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck® leathers
• Dimensions (cm): Width: 39.37, Depth: 39.37, Height: 45.72
• Finishes: Shell and Base: White, Black, or Grey