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.

How can I tell if a tulip chair is real?

To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a tulip table?

A tulip table is a dining table or occasional table of a certain shape. It’s typically characterized by a slender stem-like pedestal base and a round tabletop. Its name is drawn from the name given to chairs that are part of a collection that Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen created for iconic mid-century furniture manufacturer Knoll during the 1950s.The tables in Saarinen’s acclaimed series were called Pedestal tables , while the chairs were called Tulip chairs, armless or not , owing to their flower bulb-like shape. Today, design lovers everywhere frequently refer to Saarinen's Pedestal tables as tulip tables , and any table that looks like a Pedestal table is generally referred to as a tulip table, whether or not Saarinen had anything to do with it.Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Are tulip tables sturdy?

With a cast iron or aluminum alloy base, rest assured, the tulip table is indeed sturdy. With its centrally-placed leg, the style of the table was designed to be functional and structurally solid. You’ll find a variety of tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a tulip table is real?

Eero Saarinen tulip tables are beloved by interior designers worldwide, and there are some key things to look for to ensure your table is authentic. Examine the base of the chairs and table and confirm they're made from one piece of cast aluminum with no visible seams. Tulip tables have been crafted from various materials over the years, but never plastic. You can also turn the table over to look for a Knoll Inc. tag, though some vintage tables may not have this. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of authentic Eero Saarinen tulip furniture from some of the world's top sellers.

What chairs work with a Tulip Table?

Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.

How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip table?

To tell a real Saarinen Tulip table, look under the tabletop. Authentic Saarinen tables will usually feature a label bearing the Knoll Industries name and a metal plaque that features Eero Saarinen's signature. The style of these tags and labels has changed over the years, but you can find pictures of them on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to the markings on your table. Materials can also be useful when authenticating Tulip tables. Authentic tables will have cast aluminum bases. A wood or plastic base is a good indication that the table is a replica, as is a plastic top rather than one made of wood, laminate or natural stone. If you're still unsure about the authenticity of your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen Tulip tables on 1stDibs.

Is a tulip table mid century modern?

Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Knoll-Style Midcentury Burke Tulip Table, Fiberglass with Marble Top, 1970s

$1,680

H 21.13 in Dm 29.75 in

Knoll-Style Midcentury Burke Tulip Table, Fiberglass with Marble Top, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Burke, Inc.

Located in Round Top, TX

Tulip table in fiberglass with original laminate top and added Italian marble top. Table can be

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top

$1,295

H 19.75 in Dm 17.5 in

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top

By Brunswick Co., Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern Burke Division for Brunswick Tulip side table

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

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Tulip Side Table by Burke

$399Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in Dm 23.65 in

Mid-Century Tulip Side Table by Burke

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-Century Tulip side table by Burke.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Vintage Original Early Burke Tulip Round 47” Dining Table

$1,850

H 29 in Dm 47.5 in

Vintage Original Early Burke Tulip Round 47” Dining Table

By Maurice Burke

Located in New York, NY

This iconic original Tulip dining table is a very early model designed by Maurice Burke in 1960

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

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen styled Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke (A)

$1,200

H 26 in Dm 24 in

Saarinen styled Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke (A)

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A taller round tulip side table or lamp table in white with matching Laminate top designed by

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

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Metal

Tulip table and chairs by Maurice Burke, Arkana edition, 1960’s

$2,748

H 28.35 in W 41.54 in D 41.54 in

Tulip table and chairs by Maurice Burke, Arkana edition, 1960’s

By Maurice Burke

Located in LYON, FR

“Tulip” set by Maurice Burke, Arkana edition 1960s table with four chairs by Maurice Burke for the

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

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Aluminum

Maurice Burke Dining Set Tulip Dining Table and Chairs - 5 Pieces

$1,400 / set

H 31.5 in W 19 in D 15 in

Maurice Burke Dining Set Tulip Dining Table and Chairs - 5 Pieces

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very nice vintage dining set that includes four Burke chairs and table, The table

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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Sets

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Fiberglass

Original 1960 Maurice Burke White Round 47 3/4” Tulip Coffee Table

$2,400

H 15 in W 47.75 in D 47.75 in

Original 1960 Maurice Burke White Round 47 3/4” Tulip Coffee Table

By Maurice Burke

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Original Maurice Burke Large White Tulip Coffee Table. This table is a very early model

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

$1,400

H 29.13 in Dm 35.5 in

Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

By Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A smaller round tulip dining table with X base in white with matching Laminate top designed by

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

Materials

Metal

VINTAGE 1960s ARKANA TULIP DINING MARBLE TOP TABLE BY MAURICE BURKE

$2,657

H 29.34 in Dm 47.25 in

VINTAGE 1960s ARKANA TULIP DINING MARBLE TOP TABLE BY MAURICE BURKE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London This striking mid-century tulip-style table, designed by Maurice Burke for

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20th Century British Tables

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Carrara Marble

Sixties Rosewood 'Tulip' Table Designed By Maurice Burke For Arkana

$3,271

H 28.75 in Dm 53.15 in

Sixties Rosewood 'Tulip' Table Designed By Maurice Burke For Arkana

Located in Petworth, GB

Circular ‘Tulip’ design rosewood table with polished aluminium base Designed by Maurice Burke

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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Tulip Side Tables by Arkana

$1,976 / set

H 14.97 in Dm 18.12 in

Pair of Vintage Tulip Side Tables by Arkana

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made pair of vintage tulip side tables by Arkana. They were designed by

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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ARKANA Tulip dining table - Maurice Burke - 1960s

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H 28.75 in Dm 59.85 in

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

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Aluminum

Midcentury Rosewood Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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H 28.75 in Dm 47.64 in

Midcentury Rosewood Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a super cool midcentury rosewood tulip table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in the

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Arkana Tulip Table by Maurice Burke with 4 Chairs

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H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in

Arkana Tulip Table by Maurice Burke with 4 Chairs

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in London, GB

Tulip table with white laminate top on an aluminum base designed by Maurice Burke. with four very

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

Materials

Laminate

Maurice Burke Tulip table with chairs from the 60s "ARKANA" production

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H 28.94 in Dm 47.45 in

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

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

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Resin, Plywood

Gorgeous Set of 5 Saarineen Style Burke Chairs With Tulip Table

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H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21 in

Gorgeous Set of 5 Saarineen Style Burke Chairs With Tulip Table

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely set of 5 Saarineen style Burke Star Trek chairs with the matching Burke Tulip table. This

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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Sets

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Game Table and 4 Fiberglass Shell Chairs

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H 26 in Dm 52 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Game Table and 4 Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible Mid-Century Modern game table and swivel chairs set consisting of a Burke Tulip table

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

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Metal

Round Oak Tulip Pedestal Table with 4 Brown and Chrome Parsons Dining Chairs

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H 28.75 in Dm 40.75 in

Round Oak Tulip Pedestal Table with 4 Brown and Chrome Parsons Dining Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

vintage oak table top and Burke tulip table base. The comfort of traditional honeyed oak meets modern

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Stunning Burke Tulip Side Table

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H 22.5 in Dm 25 in

Stunning Burke Tulip Side Table

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Burke Tulip style table with a detailed wood top that looks like a flower and a black base. Can

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Maurice Burke Tulip Dining Table

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H 28.5 in Dm 42 in

Maurice Burke Tulip Dining Table

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white laminate topped tulip table with matching metal base manufactured by the Burke Furniture

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables

Pair Of "Tulip" Side Tables By Burke

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Pair Of "Tulip" Side Tables By Burke

By Burke, Inc.

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of " tulip " side tables by Burke.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Tulip Dining Table by Burke

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H 29 in Dm 41.25 in

Mid Century Tulip Dining Table by Burke

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A nice white tulip dining table with matching laminate top having a rolled edge and metal base

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

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Laminate

Tulip Cafe / Dining Table by Maurice Burke

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H 29 in W 42.13 in D 30.13 in

Tulip Cafe / Dining Table by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hard to find rectangle tulip based cafe or smaller dining table with white laminate top, rubber

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

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Metal

Mid Century Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Burke

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H 20.25 in Dm 29.5 in

Mid Century Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Burke

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A smaller mid sized tulip side / lamp table with cast aluminum base and round white laminate top

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

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Aluminum

A pair. of. Arkana tulip tables by Maurice Burke

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H 16.82 in Dm 24.34 in

A pair. of. Arkana tulip tables by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke

Located in London, Lambeth

A pair of orginal 1960s Arkana side table Iconic midcentury design by Maurice Burke featuring an

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table and Chairs by Burke

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H 29 in Dm 42 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table and Chairs by Burke

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Southampton, NJ

This is a great set of a vintage tulip table and propeller base chairs manufactured by Burke

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke in the Manner of Knoll

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H 20 in Dm 16 in

Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke in the Manner of Knoll

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A smaller sized tulip side table with darker faux wood to the edge and cream white laminate top and

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

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Metal

Large Midcentury Saarinen Style Tulip Table Burke Industries USA, 1970s

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H 29 in Dm 60 in

Large Midcentury Saarinen Style Tulip Table Burke Industries USA, 1970s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in West Hartford, CT

Large round midcentury white tulip table in the manner of Eero Saarinen. Features a white

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Tulip Pedestal Side Table in the Style of Saarinen by Maurice Burke

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H 20 in Dm 17.5 in

Tulip Pedestal Side Table in the Style of Saarinen by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A tulip based pedestal side table with a satin white cast metal base and matching round laminate

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

Materials

Metal

Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen

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H 26 in Dm 24 in

Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A taller round tulip side table or lamp table in white with matching Laminate top designed by

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Burke Round White Knoll Tulip Style Dining Dinette Table

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H 29.5 in Dm 42 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Round White Knoll Tulip Style Dining Dinette Table

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a Saarinen Knoll style, round, Tulip shaped dining dinette table, by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set by Burke Set Four Tulip Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set by Burke Set Four Tulip Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

) Saarinen style tulip table and (4) propeller base shell armchairs by Burke. Chairs are molded fiberglass

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Petite Dining Table Tulip Style by Maurice Burke

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H 29 in Dm 30 in

Petite Dining Table Tulip Style by Maurice Burke

By Eero Saarinen, Maurice Burke

Located in San Diego, CA

Small dining table designed by Maurice Burke , circa 1970's all original condition some small chips

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Large 1960s Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

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H 28.35 in Dm 47.64 in

Large 1960s Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A large 1960s tulip dining table designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, Bath, UK

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

Materials

Aluminum

Large 1960s Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

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H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in

Large 1960s Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A large 1960s tulip dining table designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, Bath, UK

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tulip Side Tables by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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H 20.28 in Dm 17.52 in

Pair of Tulip Side Tables by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This pair of Classic tulip side tables are in very nice totally original condition. Designed by

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

Materials

Aluminum

Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen (B)

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H 26 in Dm 24 in

Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen (B)

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A taller round tulip side table or lamp table in white with matching Laminate top designed by

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury 1960s Tulip 6 seater round Dining Table By Maurice Burke for Arkana

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H 28.75 in Dm 47.64 in

Midcentury 1960s Tulip 6 seater round Dining Table By Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s white 6 seater Tulip dining table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK

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H 28.75 in Dm 41.34 in

1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s white Tulip dining table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK

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H 28.35 in Dm 47.64 in

1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table

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

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Aluminum

1960s Tulip Dining Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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H 29.14 in Dm 53.55 in

1960s Tulip Dining Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s Tulip Dining Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK. Cast aluminium base and

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

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Aluminum

1960s Arkana Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke, Bath UK b

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H 20.08 in Dm 17.72 in

1960s Arkana Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke, Bath UK b

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s Tulip side table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK. Cast aluminium base and

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Dining Set of Burke Arkana Chairs with Tulip Style Table

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H 31 in W 20.25 in L 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Dining Set of Burke Arkana Chairs with Tulip Style Table

By Maurice Burke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modeled after Saarinen's Tulip series of tables and chairs, the Arkana chair was designed by

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Vintage Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

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H 29 in W 48 in D 48 in

1960's Vintage Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very rare vintage circular tulip dining table, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s

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H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stupendous, tulip dining dinette set, including table and four

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Shell Armchairs, 1960s

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H 29.5 in Dm 42 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Shell Armchairs, 1960s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a spectacular, Tulip dining dinette set, including table and four dining

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s

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H 29.5 in Dm 42 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stupendous, Tulip dining dinette set, including table and four

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

1960s White Tulip Side Table Designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK

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H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in

1960s White Tulip Side Table Designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s white Tulip side table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK. Cast aluminium base

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

1960s White Tulip Side Table Designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK

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H 15.36 in Dm 17.72 in

1960s White Tulip Side Table Designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s white Tulip side table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK. Cast aluminium base

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Aluminum

1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK 120

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H 28.75 in Dm 47.64 in

1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK 120

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table

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

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Aluminum

1960s Tulip Side Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK

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H 20.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

1960s Tulip Side Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

1960s tulip side table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK. Cast aluminium base and

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

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Aluminum

Tulip Dining Table Set by Maurice Burke in the Style of Saarinen and Knoll

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 22 in

Tulip Dining Table Set by Maurice Burke in the Style of Saarinen and Knoll

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white tulip dining table with matching laminate top and four X based swivelling armchairs all

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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Sets

Tulip Table and Four Armchairs by Burke in the Style of Saarinen for Knoll

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H 31.75 in W 21.25 in D 20 in

Tulip Table and Four Armchairs by Burke in the Style of Saarinen for Knoll

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Burke dining or kitchen set consisting of a tulip table with white laminate top and four armchairs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Aluminum

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK

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H 28.75 in Dm 41.34 in

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

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Aluminum

Pair of 1960s Tulip Side Tables Designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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H 20.08 in Dm 17.72 in

Pair of 1960s Tulip Side Tables Designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Pair of 1960s tulip side tables designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, bath, UK. Cast aluminium

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

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Aluminum

Pair of 1960s Arkana Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke, Bath UK

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H 20.08 in Dm 17.72 in

Pair of 1960s Arkana Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke, Bath UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Pair of 1960s tulip side table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK. Cast aluminium

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Arkana Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke, Bath UK 4 available

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H 20.08 in Dm 17.72 in

1960s Arkana Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke, Bath UK 4 available

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

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Burke Tulip Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the burke tulip table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A burke tulip table — often made from metal, laminate and aluminum — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer burke tulip table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A burke tulip table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made burke tulip table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture and Burke, Inc. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Burke Tulip Table?

Prices for a burke tulip table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,380.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Burke Tulip Table

Why is it called a tulip table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How can I tell if a tulip chair is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a tulip table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
A tulip table is a dining table or occasional table of a certain shape. It’s typically characterized by a slender stem-like pedestal base and a round tabletop. Its name is drawn from the name given to chairs that are part of a collection that Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen created for iconic mid-century furniture manufacturer Knoll during the 1950s.

The tables in Saarinen’s acclaimed series were called Pedestal tables, while the chairs were called Tulip chairs, armless or not, owing to their flower bulb-like shape. Today, design lovers everywhere frequently refer to Saarinen's Pedestal tables as tulip tables, and any table that looks like a Pedestal table is generally referred to as a tulip table, whether or not Saarinen had anything to do with it.

Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables on 1stDibs.
What era are tulip tables from?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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.
Are tulip tables sturdy?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
With a cast iron or aluminum alloy base, rest assured, the tulip table is indeed sturdy. With its centrally-placed leg, the style of the table was designed to be functional and structurally solid. You’ll find a variety of tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a tulip table is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eero Saarinen tulip tables are beloved by interior designers worldwide, and there are some key things to look for to ensure your table is authentic. Examine the base of the chairs and table and confirm they're made from one piece of cast aluminum with no visible seams. Tulip tables have been crafted from various materials over the years, but never plastic. You can also turn the table over to look for a Knoll Inc. tag, though some vintage tables may not have this. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of authentic Eero Saarinen tulip furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
To tell a real Saarinen Tulip table, look under the tabletop. Authentic Saarinen tables will usually feature a label bearing the Knoll Industries name and a metal plaque that features Eero Saarinen's signature. The style of these tags and labels has changed over the years, but you can find pictures of them on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to the markings on your table. Materials can also be useful when authenticating Tulip tables. Authentic tables will have cast aluminum bases. A wood or plastic base is a good indication that the table is a replica, as is a plastic top rather than one made of wood, laminate or natural stone. If you're still unsure about the authenticity of your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen Tulip tables on 1stDibs.
Is a tulip table mid century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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