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Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Knoll Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, a stunning set of two that exemplifies mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Set of Four
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic Tulip Chairs by renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Early Production Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs Knoll, New York
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
authentic, early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed . The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,200 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
distinctive chrome tulip base, similar to the iconic style of the Knoll Tulip chair, characterized by its
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$715 Sale Price / item
35% Off
H 17.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Set of 8 "Tulip" Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 "Tulip" chairs designed by Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961) and manufactured by Knoll. Glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Yellow Leather Tulip Arm Chair Pedestal Collection by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The rare Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair with Upholstered Inner Shell and Seat Cushion is a striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,380 Sale Price
35% Off
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.
A defining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs for Knoll - a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Tulip Pedestal Collection swivel arm chairs with black Prairie phthalate-free vinyl
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$10,171 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
The Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Knoll International, is a key piece of mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$7,418 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in fibreglass, aluminium and green fabric. The chairs turn but the
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,854 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fiberglass, aluminium and pink fabric. Stamped Knoll. Seat height 46cm. Wear due
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,376 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Green by Fabricius & Kastholm Knoll 1990s
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Aachen, NW
Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Walter Knoll in the 1990s.
The so called "Bird" chair features
Category
1990s German Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,750 / item
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
Set of four vintage Tulip chairs - Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A stunning set of four vintage Tulip chairs, attributed to Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,982 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 white and blue Tulip 769-S chairs, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955 modern
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 for Knoll, the Tulip Model 769-S chairs are part of the iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,188
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Space Age white chairs Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American Space Age white plastic and metal chairs Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,512 / set
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
American Space Age white chair Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in MIlano, IT
American Space Age white plastic and metal chair Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Chair with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,316
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
Mid Century Modern Tulip Armless Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Offered for sale is a stunning set of five authentic Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 19 in D 21.25 in
Tulip Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll FK6727
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
FK6727 Tulip Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll, 1990s
An iconic
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,444
H 33.08 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International ca
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$9,333 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,000
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Eero Saarinen set of four Tulip chairs 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bari, IT
Saarinen Tulip chairs are a modernist design classic, created by architect and designer Eero
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,449 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Modell 6726 tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll 1
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
model 6726 tulip chair by preben fabricius & jørgen kastholm for walter knoll, germany, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,812
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair for Knoll with Original Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A vintage 1960s Eero Saarinen tulip swivel armchair for Knoll upholstered in original Alexander
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,525
H 36 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Large set of 8 tulip armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Armchair, designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$10,769 / set
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 23.23 in
Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sedia Tulip mod. 769-S, singolo pezzo, disegnata da Eero Saarinen per Knoll. Prodotta negli Stati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery.
Knoll Associates, 1960's
Set of 6 chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$7,400 / set
H 16 in W 26 in D 21.25 in
FK6725 Tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
by Walter Knoll. Made of fiberglass shell covered by white leather on aluminum tripod base. In a good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,617 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
designs for Knoll, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and the Executive Chair, embody a philosophy of
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,250 / item
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
1972 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Side Chairs w/ Blue Upholstery 151C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal side chairs, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,500 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Set of 4 pivoting tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent set of four swivel tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$7,897 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
designs for Knoll, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and these Executive Chairs, embody a philosophy of
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak
$15,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features a fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
$450
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Knoll, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and these Executive Chairs continue to embody his design
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$14,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Br50 Tulip Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This set of 4 vintage Eero Saarinen BR50 Tulip Chairs for Knoll is a Mid-Century Modern icon
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,950 / set
H 31.25 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
2 Danish deskchairs, Leather and steel, “Tulip chair” by Fabricius & Kalsthom.
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. Structure with three legs in Chromed Steel, seats and backs in cowhide leather in excellent condition. This piece of furniture comes from the premises ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$7,658 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,500 / item
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair in Black
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchair, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 Mid Century Modern Tulip Side Chair White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
industry, however, success soon led to conflict with Knoll manufacturers of Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$995
H 31.25 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
1964 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair with Red Seat
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Knoll in 1956. This particular example dates to 1964, which is dated on the underside of the chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Chairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Tulip chairs by Burke comprised of white fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,795 / set
H 31.25 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
White Knoll, Saarinen Calacatta marble tulip dining table with 4 matching chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
matching Saarinen, Knoll vintage tulip chairs with the original seat pads and covers.
This is a classic
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$8,232 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in
4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Set of 4 vintage tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.38 in D 23 in
1960s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs, Model 150US
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
four chairs. They each retain their original Knoll labels under their seats. Their design features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,500 / set
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century White Tulip Arm Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
pedestal bases (EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL)
Scratches in finish to chairs and bases and wear on seat cushions
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, 2 side 2 arms
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Huntington, NY
1970’s Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, Eero Saarinen for Knoll,
circa 1970, A stylish and iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
$6,160 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.5 in Dm 54 in
1 Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Armchair with White Shell & Black Cushion by Burke
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
industry, however, success soon led to conflict with Knoll manufacturers of Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$995
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
1970s Rosewood Tulip Dining Table & Six Chairs Set By Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1970 vintage tulip dining set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Saarinen's tulip design
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
$13,144 / set
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Tulip Base White Fiberglass Side Dining Chairs MINT!
By Knoll, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base White Fiberglass side dining chairs MINT!
Nice vintage in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Acrylic
$3,000 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 19 in
Big Size Mid Century Eero Saarinen for Knoll Center Table.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, including the Tulip Chairs and Pedestal Tables. This rare vintage original center table is a must have for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Tulip Swivel Armchairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
led to conflict with Knoll manufacturers of Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair eventually leading to court
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,495 / set
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
George Nelson for Koch and Lowy Half Nelson Lamp Circa 1980
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Saarinen for Knoll Tulip table and chair set for scale. Both are available for sale separately on this site
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Lather Tulip Chairs, Set of Six
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berkeley, CA
Five side chairs, one armchair. Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip chairs with original brown leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Torino, Italy
Set of eight swivel chairs with aluminium base, fiberglass seat and fabric cushion.
Tulip model
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,589 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Eero Saarinen Set of Six Swivel Tulip Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of six swivel dining chairs, in white metal, fibre glass, by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,169 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
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Knoll Tulip Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll tulip chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A knoll tulip chair — often made from metal, plastic and fiberglass — can elevate any home. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage knoll tulip chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knoll tulip chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A knoll tulip chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knoll tulip chair over the years, but those crafted by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Knoll Tulip Chair?
Prices for a knoll tulip chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,472.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Knoll Tulip Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
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