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Why is it called a tulip table?

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Why is it called a tulip table?
The Tulip table is called that because it matches the Tulip chair. With its tapered shape, the seat of the chair resembles a tulip flower. Eero Saarinen designed both the Tulip chair and the Tulip table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tulip tables.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Maurice Burke Tulip table with chairs from the 60s "ARKANA" production
By Maurice Burke
Located in Vigevano, PV
Maurice Burke for Arkana, England in the early 1960s. This set consists of a table and four
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Resin, Plywood

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top
By Burke, Inc., Brunswick Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern Burke Division for Brunswick Tulip side table
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Tulip Side Table by Burke
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Tulip side table by Burke.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

ARKANA Tulip dining table - Maurice Burke - 1960s
By Maurice Burke
Located in London, GB
Maurice Burke for Arkana Tulip White Circular Dining Table With Arkana Branded Stamp Mid Century
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Aluminum

Maurice Burke for Arkana Tulip White Circular Dining Table, 1960's
By Maurice Burke
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Maurice Burke For Arkana Tulip White Circular Dining Table With Arkana Branded Stamp Mid Century
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Walnut Tulip Side Tables in the style of Saarinen by Maurice Burke
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of walnut topped tulip side tables with dark taupe colored steel bases designed by Maurice
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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