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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
Our unique table lamp feature black lacquered tulip base that hold its original globe, in its original vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Black Marble, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Black Marble, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Metal

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Black Laminate 35"
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Tulip Dining Table, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

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

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Aluminum

Pair Art Deco Edgar Brandt Style Wrought Iron Tulip Black Marble Tp End Tables
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Each table is crafted with hand-forged wrought iron bases, featuring a sleek tulip-inspired silhouette with fluid, scroll-like forms that highlight the artisanal ironwork.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco End Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Steel

1930s French Art Deco Console Table with Tulip Shape in Black Lacquer and Chrome
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant original French Art Deco console from the 1930s is a fine example of the refined design language of the period. Its graceful tulip-shaped supports create a distinctive s...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Chrome

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