07/26/2024
Eero Saarinen set out to transform furniture design with his Pedestal Collection, aiming to eliminate the “slum of legs” that cluttered traditional chairs and tables.
Drawing on his sculptural background, Saarinen refined his designs using full-scale clay models, exploring how different shapes could evoke various emotions and create beautiful forms. As he said, “What interests me is when and where to use these structural plastic shapes. Probing even more deeply into different possibilities, one finds many shapes—some ugly, some exciting, some earthbound, some soaring. The choices really become a sculptor’s choice.”
With the help of Don Petitt from Knoll’s Design Development Group, Saarinen and his team tackled production challenges and tested their creations in the Saarinen family’s home in Bloomfield Hills.
The result? A collection of timeless furniture that combines elegance with innovation. Explore how the Pedestal Collection can elevate your space with its classic design and sculptural beauty.
