Petal End Table
Summary
Inspired by Queen Anne’s Lace, the Petal Coffee Table from Knoll adds elegance in any outdoor space. Choose between natural teak or white HPDE tabletop options and customize the powder-coated aluminum base and stainless steel stem in a spectrum of shades. Crafted with precision, each petal expands and contracts independently for stability against shifting temperatures. Bring natural beauty to outdoor office spaces or hospitality settings with the Petal Coffee Table.
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Product story
From designer Richard Schultz:
“I designed the Petal Table to accompany the Bertoia Chairs. The tops on the tables are made of eight petals, which are mounted on a beautifully crafted cast aluminum spider.
“I was inspired by Queen Anne’s lace, a weed that grows near our house in Pennsylvania. Each cluster of flowers is supported on its own stem. By making a table in this manner there is no need for a ring support, and each petal is independent, which allows the table to expand and contract with the weather.
“The tables were introduced by Knoll in Los Angeles in 1960 and were immediately made part of the MoMA design collection.”
Richard Schultz
Schultz is best known for his outdoor furniture designs. His graceful Petal Table, introduced in 1960, received the design award from Industrial Design magazine. The steel wire-formed 715 Chaise Lounge, which was introduced the following year to complement the Bertoia collection, was selected in 1963 by the Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection of contemporary furniture. After Florence Knoll moved to a seaside home in Florida, she started sending the design team rusty pieces of furniture, asking them to develop something that could perform in the salty climate. Schultz responded with the aluminum Leisure Collection in 1966.
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