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Saarinen repro tulip table: Durability of surface and base stability?

Donna Kaufman
7 years ago

Hi all, I am considering purchasing the Lexmod tulip table reproduction, either 47" white wood
https://www.lexmod.com/p-15084-13381-lippa-47-wood-top-dining-table.aspx
or 48" fiberglass
https://www.lexmod.com/p-15131-13648-lippa-48-fiberglass-dining-table.aspx
Comparisons;
The 47" wood top table is 28.5" high and the base diameter is 23.5"
48" fiberglass table is 30" high and the base diameter is 14"
Both weigh ~100 lbs.
My questions:
1- has anyone actually purchased this exact table?
2- which surface will be more durable: Fiberglass or painted wood top?
3- does anyone have experience with stability of this table, particularly with the smaller base? (ie leaning on the edge when getting up etc?)
4- while it appears that the larger base would make the table more stable, would it get in the way of our feet when sitting at the table causing it to scratch? What about pushing in the chairs - will there be enough room?
Many thanks!

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