Eero Saarinen vowed to address the ugly, confusing, unrestful world he observed underneath chairs and tables -- the so-called "slum of legs." A five-year design investigation led him to the revolutionary Pedestal Collection, including the Tulip Stool, introduced in 1958.FEATURESThe Saarinen stool has an upholstered cushion on a swivel base. A nameplate with the KnollStudio logo and the signature of Eero Saarinen is located on the underside of the base.CONSTRUCTIONBase consists of cast aluminium with Rilsan coated finish for the white and black versions. The Platinum base has a polyurethane coat with transparent finish.FINISHESThe base is available in black, white or platinum colours.The stool seat cushion is available in a range of fabrics and Spinneybeck leathers. This product is available with foam that meets requirements for BS5852.AWARDSThe Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1969.Federal Award for Industrial Design, Germany, 1969.Design Career Stuttgart Award, Germany, 1962.