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.‎