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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Metal Tulip Table

White Mid Century Round Table

Vintage Saarinen

Tulip Lamp Mid Century

Orange Tulip

Tulip Laminate

Eero Saarinen White Arabescato Marble Dining Or Center Table For Knoll

Glass Tulip

Coffee Table Mid Century Laminate Top

Vintage White Metal Tulip Table Lamp with Purple Interior, Italy

$364

Vintage White Metal Tulip Table Lamp with Purple Interior, Italy

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

A sculptural table lamp featuring an elegant tulip-shaped base and a distinctive spherical shade with a striking purple interior.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Tulip Table Lamp on Turned Wood

$678

Midcentury Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Tulip Table Lamp on Turned Wood

Located in Zaandam, NL

A four-light table lamp in gilt tole, formed as a spray of tulip-form buds rising from sword-leaf foliage, mounted on a turned wood baluster base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Burke tulip table

$1,800

Burke tulip table

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful modern sarinean tulip round table made by the vintage Burke company from 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Laurel Teardrop Tulip Brushed Metal Table Lamps

$950 / set

Pair of Laurel Teardrop Tulip Brushed Metal Table Lamps

By Laurel

Located in New York, NY

Pair of teardrop/ tulip table lamps designed in the 1960s/1970s by Laurel Co. and in the shape of Hershey kisses. Space age design but simple and classic .No markings and no shades

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Custom Modern Grey Dining Table with Metal Tulip Pedestals

$16,500

Custom Modern Grey Dining Table with Metal Tulip Pedestals

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom modern grey dining table with metal tulip pedestals. Carrocel custom made dining table with a pair of brass patinated clover leaf shaped bases with a rich polished grey walnut...

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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Small vintage metal table lamp Tulip, Italy 1950s, Vintage home decor

$227

Small vintage metal table lamp Tulip, Italy 1950s, Vintage home decor

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful small metal table lamp Tulip. Made in Italy in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Scandinavian MidCentury Modern Dining Table with Chrome Metal Tulip Leg.

$1,481Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Scandinavian MidCentury Modern Dining Table with Chrome Metal Tulip Leg.

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The base is a metal tulip leg. The table is for 5 persons. This table is in original vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950s Tulip Coffee Table with Metal Base and White Top

$3,250

Vintage 1950s Tulip Coffee Table with Metal Base and White Top

Located in Austin, TX

The base is a metal tulip shaped base with a white finish as well.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Saarinen Style White Tulip Dining Table

$1,200

Vintage Saarinen Style White Tulip Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic Mid-Century Modern white tulip dining table, inspired by the revolutionary designs of Eero Saarinen. Featuring a sleek, pedestal base that eliminates visual clutter and leg...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Tulip Coffee Table, Vinyl Top, Metal Base

$4,850

Mid-Century Modern French Tulip Coffee Table, Vinyl Top, Metal Base

Located in Austin, TX

This piece has a vinyl white veneer on the surface. The base is a metal tulip shaped base with a black finish. The piece is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wea...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table

$2,063Sale Price|24% Off

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table. Marble oval top. Top is 22.375x 15 inches in dimension. Table top is in good condition although there are some marks to the t...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tulip Side Tables by Eero Saarinen

$4,800 / set

Tulip Side Tables by Eero Saarinen

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Eero Saarinen Tulip side tables for Knoll, part of the designer’s Pedestal Collection introduced in the mid-1950s as a response to what he described as the “slum of legs” ben...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Regency Tole Metal Flower Table Lamp w/ Tulip Shade - A Pair

$1,500

Vintage Italian Regency Tole Metal Flower Table Lamp w/ Tulip Shade - A Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Tole Metal Flower Table Lamp w/ Tulip Shade - A Pair.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Style Modern White Tulip Center Table

$850

Eero Saarinen Style Modern White Tulip Center Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Astoria, NY

Eero Saarinen Style White Tulip Table, the white laminate square top with canted corners. 29" H x 42.25" W x 42.25" D. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Tiny Tulip Shaped Metal and Brass Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s

$991

Set of Two Tiny Tulip Shaped Metal and Brass Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Tiny flower shaped table lamps. White lacquered shade and brass details

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Tulip Side Table by Burke

$399Sale Price|20% Off

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

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table

$4,200

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover timeless elegance with the iconic tulip table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Featuring a pristine white laminate top, this table epitomizes mid-century modern design with sleek...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

$1,450

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very fine sculptural tulip side table with a bigger sized 20" round top in white Laminate and matching base . Retains the manufactures label by Knoll and designed by Eero Saarinen...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Arkana Tulip side tables design Maurice Burke 1970s England

$1,538 / set

Arkana Tulip side tables design Maurice Burke 1970s England

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Den Haag, NL

2 iconic tulip side tables . metal tulip shaped base ,comes with a solid beech wood top .

Category

Vintage 1970s English Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table, 47"

$2,000

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table, 47"

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover timeless elegance with the iconic tulip table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Featuring a white laminate top, this table epitomizes mid-century modern design with sleek, sculptu...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marble Tulip Dining Table After Saarinen

$4,450

Vintage Marble Tulip Dining Table After Saarinen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage marble tulip dining table, designed after Eero Saarinen, makes a sweeping modernist statement in any dining room. A substantial oval marble top showcases dynamic gray ve...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Saarinen 'Tulip' Style Marble Side Tables, Netherlands, Late 1970s

$795 / item

Saarinen 'Tulip' Style Marble Side Tables, Netherlands, Late 1970s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These small Dutch-made side tables follow the iconic Tulip silhouette developed by Eero Saarinen — a round pedestal column rising from a broad, flared circular foot.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Enamel

Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

$1,400

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 Maurice Burke in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century White Metal Tulip Feet and Wooden Top Coffee Table by Knoll

$2,507

Mid-Century White Metal Tulip Feet and Wooden Top Coffee Table by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century white metal tulip feet and wooden top coffee table by Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Tulip base table mirror by Durlston Designs Ltd, England, 1970s

$850

Tulip base table mirror by Durlston Designs Ltd, England, 1970s

By Durlston Designs

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Unique, tulip based, round table lamp in excellent condition. angle can be adjusted.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Tulip Coffee Table with Etched Metal and Slate Top by Heinz Lilienthal, 1960's

$4,423

Tulip Coffee Table with Etched Metal and Slate Top by Heinz Lilienthal, 1960's

By Heinz Lilienthal

Located in London, GB

Round coffee table with black slate mosaic border that radiates around an etched aluminium center plate with radiating abstract pattern. The tulip foot is cast in aluminium. Round c...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Aluminum

Round Marble Top Breakfast Table with Polished White Tulip Pedestal

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Round Marble Top Breakfast Table with Polished White Tulip Pedestal

Located in North York, ON

Round Marble Top Breakfast Table with Polished White Tulip Base. Original from the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Lale, Tulip Geometric Metal Lamp, Floor Light and Desk Light

$1,792 / item

Lale, Tulip Geometric Metal Lamp, Floor Light and Desk Light

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

The symbol of Istanbul. The delicate flower of Eastern culture and mythology. According to legend, it is created through a lightning falling to a dewdrop. The light in Lale, which...

Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade

$752

Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Introducing the Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade, a stunning fusion of contemporary design and functional versatility.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Eero Saarinen 20" Top Tulip Side Table for Knoll ( B )

$1,450

Eero Saarinen 20" Top Tulip Side Table for Knoll ( B )

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A iconic sculptural tulip side table with a bigger sized 20" round top in white Laminate and matching steel base . Retains the manufactures label by Knoll designed by Eero Saarinen ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Pedestal Tulip Group Side Table

$1,100

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Pedestal Tulip Group Side Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Ferndale, MI

White laminate 20" diameter top on weighted cast base . Knoll label intact on underside of the top . Minor paint flaked on top edge . The ever iconic Tulip table was designed by Eer...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate

$1,250

Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection for Knoll is one of the most iconic designs in furniture history. Commonly referred to as the "Tulip" collection, Saarinen's goal was to eliminate...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tulip Style Round Marble Coffee Table

$1,450

Mid-Century Tulip Style Round Marble Coffee Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by Eero Saarinen's iconic Tulip collection, this round coffee table pairs a white marble top with a single-pedestal tulip base in white enameled metal.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Steel Tulip Base, France, 1970

$4,750 / set

Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Steel Tulip Base, France, 1970

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of side tables from mid-century France. Each table has a steel metal tulip base.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tulip Table in Marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955

$6,974

Tulip Table in Marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Tulip table, design Eero Saarinen, Knoll production, 1955. Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 and produced by Knoll, the Tulip table is one of the most iconic pieces of twentieth-cent...

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Original 1970s Metal and Glass Tulip Desk Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany

$786

Original 1970s Metal and Glass Tulip Desk Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Tulip glass desk lamp Producer: Peill & Putzler, Germany Age: 1970s Original desktop light made in the 1970s by Peil & Putzler in Germany. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

$1,200

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 Maurice Burke in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll . Manufactured by the Burke furni...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen Knoll

$975

Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen Knoll

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An elegant tulip side table with white Laminate top and heavy metal base in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll International.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Tulip Side Table Base Eero Saarinen Knoll 1960s

$911

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Tulip Side Table Base Eero Saarinen Knoll 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Black Tulip Side Table Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s Original Tulip metal table base by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saa...

Category

20th Century American Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Dining Foyer Table in Arabescato Marble

$4,500

Knoll Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Dining Foyer Table in Arabescato Marble

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

This iconic 1957 design by Eero Saarinen is colloquially known as the “Tulip Table,” and more formally as the Saarinen Pedestal Table, born from Saarinen’s desire to declutter dining...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Black Marble, 1960s

$15,042

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Black Marble, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brussels, BE

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Black Marble, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll

$2,500Sale Price|30% Off

Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll. USA, cira 1960 to 1970. Signed with early Knoll red/white label. Features a 36 inch round top in matte white laminate with matte white...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line

$1,295

Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line

By Bill Curry, Design Line

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our unique table lamp feature black lacquered tulip base that hold its original globe, in its original vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Knoll Saarinen Round Pedestal Tulip Coffee Table in Oak

$2,500

Knoll Saarinen Round Pedestal Tulip Coffee Table in Oak

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

This iconic 1957 design by Eero Saarinen is colloquially known as the “Tulip Table,” and more formally as the Saarinen Pedestal Table, born from Saarinen’s desire to declutter dining...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Temde Table Lamp with a Tulip Base

$1,361

Mid-Century Temde Table Lamp with a Tulip Base

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Manufacturer: Temde Leuchten. Temde-Leuchten or Temde AG was a German-Swiss manufacturer of lighting fixtures with headquarters in Detmold ( North Rhine-Westphalia ) and a subsidiary...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Knoll Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Dining Foyer Table in Light Oak

$3,000

Knoll Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Dining Foyer Table in Light Oak

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

This iconic 1957 design by Eero Saarinen is colloquially known as the “Tulip Table,” and more formally as the Saarinen Pedestal Table, born from Saarinen’s desire to declutter dining...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century White Tulip RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp Netherlands 1960

$1,138

Mid-Century White Tulip RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp Netherlands 1960

By RAAK

Located in DE MEERN, NL

This exquisite piece from the 1960s embodies the era's design ethos, boasting a stunning white metal tulip base that exudes sophistication, complemented by a delicate white linen lam...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$1,925

Vintage Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage coffee table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with white tulip base and laminate top. This icon of mid-century modern design was acquired from the family of the original owner, w...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Tulip Table Lamp with Thick Glass Inlays Golden

$1,489

Art Deco Tulip Table Lamp with Thick Glass Inlays Golden

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco tulip table lamp with thick glass inlays golden

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Saarinen 60" Round Tulip Pedestal Table in White Laminate by Knoll

$5,000

Saarinen 60" Round Tulip Pedestal Table in White Laminate by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection remains one of the most iconic achievements in modern furniture design. Often called the “Tulip,” Saarinen created the collection to eliminate the...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$5,584

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Tulip with round top in gold Calacatta marble. The leg of the table is made of black painted metal.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$7,179

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s Dining table model Tulip with a round top in white Calacatta marble with gray streaks.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015

$11,737

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015 Dining table model Tulip with oval top in white Calacatta marble with gray streaks.

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Custom Porcelain Dining Table with Distressed Silver Leaf Tulip Bases Carrocel

$18,950

Custom Porcelain Dining Table with Distressed Silver Leaf Tulip Bases Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom porcelain dining table with distressed silver leaf tulip bases by Carrocel. Featuring black porcelain top with custom finished tulip bases in a distressed silver leaf. Price ...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

"Tulip" Dining Room Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Italy, 1960s

$3,943

"Tulip" Dining Room Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Italy, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An original early-edition “Tulip” dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International and produced in Italy during the 1960s. Conceived to eliminate what Saarinen defined ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table with Marble Top

$8,940

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table with Marble Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Mortsel, BE

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Tulip' dining table, Carrara marble, metal, United States, 1950s/1960s This distinguished pedestal table from the Tulip collection was concei...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Round Coffee Table in Arabescato Marble

$4,000

Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Round Coffee Table in Arabescato Marble

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

This iconic 1957 design by Eero Saarinen is colloquially known as the “Tulip Table,” and more formally as the Saarinen Pedestal Table, born from Saarinen’s desire to declutter dining...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen Large Carrara Satin Marble Top Tulip Dining Table for Knoll

$9,500

Eero Saarinen Large Carrara Satin Marble Top Tulip Dining Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Eero Saarinen Large Carrara Satin Marble Top Tulip Dining Table for Knoll. Base is circa 1960's. The top was replaced in 2009. Table is in overall excellent condition with age rel...

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table

$5,347

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table This dining table measures: 77.75 wide x 47.75 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches A...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Tulip Beige Cocoon Table Lamp with Brass Base by Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s

$1,709

Tulip Beige Cocoon Table Lamp with Brass Base by Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning and truly unique floral Cocoon table lamp with a metal and brass structure. This delightful piece was designed by the mastery of Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Recent Sales

Saarinen Tulip Table

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 47 in

Saarinen Tulip Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round Saarinen Tulip Table. White marble top with soft bevel to underside edge, 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Unique Tulip Base Oval End Table

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in D 13 in

Unique Tulip Base Oval End Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Fulton, CA

An unusual two-tone Eero Sarrinen style oval end table with a tulip base. Made with solid walnut, painted metal and white Formica.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Marble Top 'Tulip' Side Table

Unavailable

H 20.5 in Dm 16 in

Eero Saarinen Marble Top 'Tulip' Side Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eero Saarinen Marble Top 'Tulip' Side Table. Underside of top stamped Made in Italy; underside of base with rectangular Knoll: Park Avenue sticker label.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Oly Studio Luca Tulip Base Table

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 48 in

Oly Studio Luca Tulip Base Table

By Oly Studio

Located in San Francisco, CA

Presents an Oly Studio tulip base table. Cast aluminum base with custom white stone quartz top. A nod to the Classic Mid-Century Modern tulip table but modernized with a touch of gla...

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2010s American Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Russell Woodard Aluminum Metal Base and Black Marble Tulip Coffee Table 1960s

Unavailable

H 16 in W 26 in D 26 in

Russell Woodard Aluminum Metal Base and Black Marble Tulip Coffee Table 1960s

By Russell Woodard

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Russell Woodard aluminum base tulip coffee table. Round dark marble top with light white veining sits without hardware on aluminum base. Overall great vintage condition, some light w...

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

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Pair of Oval Side Tables with Tulip Bases, Germany, 1970s

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Oval Side Tables with Tulip Bases, Germany, 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

This pair of white side tables features oval tops and painted metal tulip bases.

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Tulip table by Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic ex 107 cm

Unavailable

H 28.35 in Dm 42.13 in

Tulip table by Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic ex 107 cm

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Knoll

Located in Djurhamn, SE

Eero Saarinen has really succeeded in his beautiful and flexible design of perhaps the strongest table design Tulip. A design that follows the same design language as the Executive c...

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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Design Line

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Design Line

By Design Line, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a yellow powder coated cast aluminum base with mouth blown frosted white glass shades. It takes one standard b...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Very Tall White Tulip Metal and Brass Lamps by Stewart Ross James for Hansen

Unavailable

H 38 in Dm 7.5 in

Very Tall White Tulip Metal and Brass Lamps by Stewart Ross James for Hansen

By Stewart Ross James

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of lamps by Stewart Ross James for Hansen comes with a brass flat base, a spun metal cylinder center; tulips in shape and powder coated in white, topped with another brass ...

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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

“Tulip” Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in

“Tulip” Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilnis, UT

A lovely dining table designed by Eero Saarinen, manufactured by Knoll International in the United States around 1970. This elegant piece has a most recognizable style! The trumpet ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Tulip Table Lamp by Robert Welch For Lumitron, 1970s

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Vintage Tulip Table Lamp by Robert Welch For Lumitron, 1970s

By Robert Welch

Located in Chesham, GB

A space age table/desk lamp designed in 1966 by Robert Welch and manufactured by Lumitron in England. Designer - Robert Welch Manufacturer - Lumitron Design Period - 1970 to 1979 ...

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Vintage 1970s British Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tole Tulip Lamps

Unavailable

H 25 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in

Pair of Tole Tulip Lamps

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Italian tole tulip lamps in green, red and gold. The lamp base is wood, with a metal mesh basket that the tulips rise out of to the shade. The shade is a beige linen, recta...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marble Coffee Table in the style of Eero Saarinen's Tulip table for Knoll

Unavailable

H 15 in Dm 36 in

Marble Coffee Table in the style of Eero Saarinen's Tulip table for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Marble Coffee Table in the style of Eero Saarinen's Tulip table for Knoll

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tulip Glass Table and 2 chairs in the Style of Saarinen

Unavailable

H 29 in W 60 in D 47 in

Tulip Glass Table and 2 chairs in the Style of Saarinen

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A dining set of a tulip shape table with an oval shape dark glass top in the style of Saarinen and two swivel lucite chairs.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Tulip Oval Coffee Table in Marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 53.15 in D 35.44 in

Tulip Oval Coffee Table in Marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Porto, Porto

Tulip Oval Coffee Table in Marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International pedestal collection The marble top is 2cm thick; white laminate is 3cm thick The base is heavy, made wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tulip Dining Set Table and Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International 1970s

Unavailable

H 28.35 in Dm 53.94 in

Tulip Dining Set Table and Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, CH

This genuine design classic Tulip dining set includes a dining table and four matching chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.

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

Materials

Metal

Tulip table by Eeron Saarenin production Knoll International Marcato

Unavailable

H 28.35 in Dm 55.12 in

Tulip table by Eeron Saarenin production Knoll International Marcato

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lucca, IT

Tulip table by Eeron Saarenin production Knoll International 1969 . White painted metal base and Carrara marble top .Original marked. Mark embedded in the base The Tulip is an Iconi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

A Stylish Pair of American 1960's Painted Metal Tulip Tables

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H 20.5 in W 22 in D 15 in

A Stylish Pair of American 1960's Painted Metal Tulip Tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish pair of American 1960's painted metal tulip tables with oval vitrolite tops; by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

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Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arabesque Marble Enamelled Metal Tulip Table, 1970s

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H 20.48 in Dm 20.48 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arabesque Marble Enamelled Metal Tulip Table, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern arabesque marble and enamelled metal Tulip table, 1970s Tulip model coffee table, with arabesque marble top, oval-shaped and tulip-style base in glossy wh...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian modern marble and black metal Tulip table, Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1960s

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H 14.57 in Dm 47.25 in

Italian modern marble and black metal Tulip table, Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern marble and black metal Tulip table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s Tulip model table, with round top with beveled edge, in arabesque marble with light background and...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Mid-Century White Wood Metal Tulip Table by Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s

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H 28.75 in Dm 47.25 in

Italian Mid-Century White Wood Metal Tulip Table by Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century white wood metal Tulip table by Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s Tulip table with round piano in white painted laminated wood.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Frank Rohloff Walnut and Metal Tulip Table

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H 18 in Dm 24.5 in

Frank Rohloff Walnut and Metal Tulip Table

By Frank Rohloff

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The tulip table is a elegant design from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Italian Enamelled Metal and Oak Rounded Tulip Table, 1960s

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H 28.94 in Dm 55.12 in

Italian Enamelled Metal and Oak Rounded Tulip Table, 1960s

By Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian enameled metal and oak rounded tulip table, 1960s Round table with top in solid oak and base in glossy white enameled metal, marked Knoll Very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Vatican Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Sheet metal and rivet Covered Tulip Table

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H 30 in Dm 54 in

Sheet metal and rivet Covered Tulip Table

Located in Westport, CT

Wonderful Sheet metal covered tulip table

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Late 20th Century Unknown Dining Room Tables

Walnut Top Tulip Table

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H 20.5 in Dm 20 in

Walnut Top Tulip Table

By Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Walnut Top Tulip Table
Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Marble Top Tables With Red Metal Tulip Bases

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H 20.48 in Dm 20.08 in

Vintage Black Marble Top Tables With Red Metal Tulip Bases

Located in London, GB

The bright red tulip bases are strong solid metal probably iron that have an acrylic coating..

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

Materials

Marble

Modern Tulip Side Table

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H 25 in Dm 14 in

Modern Tulip Side Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern tulip form side table with a round top that swivels. The glass top is removable for access to a small storage space.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Saarinen for Knoll Marble and Metal Side Tulip Tables/SALE

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H 25 in Dm 18 in

Pair of Saarinen for Knoll Marble and Metal Side Tulip Tables/SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

These timeless and great pair of Saarinen for Knoll Side tables have the carrera marble tops; clean and classical. NOTE THIESE WILL BE ON THE SATURDAY SALE FOR 1 WEEK ONLY THRY F...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

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Metal Tulip Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal tulip table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each metal tulip table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. If you’re shopping for a metal tulip table, we have 172 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a metal tulip table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal tulip table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal tulip table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Burke, Inc. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metal Tulip Table?

Prices for a metal tulip table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $23,336, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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

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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.

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Questions About Metal Tulip Table

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.

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Why is it called a tulip table?
1 Answer
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.
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
Is a tulip table mid century modern?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip table?
1 Answer
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.

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