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What era are tulip tables from?

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What era are tulip tables from?
Tulip tables are from the mid-century modern era. Finnish-American architect and furniture maker Eero Saarinen created the table in 1956 as part of the Pedestal collection of chairs and stools. The Pedestal table and its accompanying Tulip armchairs and armless chairs comprised cast-aluminum bases (“Tulip” became a common descriptor for all of the furnishings in the collection). Each table, stool and chair was crafted with a single, tapered cylindrical leg that descends to a base that flares into a circle, giving the illusion of being one piece. The series was designed for Knoll Inc. On 1stDibs, find vintage Tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Stemlite" series in the United States circa 1960s. Our unique table lamp feature black lacquered tulip base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Knoll Studio, Tulip table
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Round blackened walnut top, black lacquered metal base, signed, H 72 cm, D 120 cm,
Category

Mid-20th Century Tables

Materials

Metal

Tulip Console Table in Black Oak by Kope Woodcraft
Located in Manson, WA
Tulip Console Table – Minimalist Elegance Meets Functional Design Elevate your home with the Tulip
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Eero Saarinen Black Carrara Marble Tulip Side Tables by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Red Lion, PA
Tulip side tables designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll International in America. Base in
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Tulip Table in Oak and Black
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful example of an iconic design, this tulip table by Eero Saarinen is just stunning in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll Saarinen Black Tulip Base 78" Oval Walnut Top Dining/Conference Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a classic Tulip base dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Furniture. The base
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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