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.

What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Mid Century Tulip Chair

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip

Knoll Tulip Dining

Knoll Fiberglass

Tulip Chair Set Of 4

Set Of Dining Chairs Swivel

Tulip Table And Chair Set

Tulip Armchair

Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair

Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Chairs

$1,600 / set

Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of four tulip chairs that pop with Mid-Century Modern style and a bright peach color.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Mid-Century Tulip Chairs by Burke

$3,300 / set

Set of Mid-Century Tulip Chairs by Burke

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Baltimore, MD

This set of six mid-century modern armless, side, dining chairs, manufactured by Burke reflect the strong influence of the iconic “Tulip Chair” by Eero Saarinen.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Mid-Century White Tulip Side Chairs

$4,800 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century White Tulip Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 white resin tulip style side chairs with vinyl seat cushions and painted metal X-shaped bases (att: MAURICE BURKE for ARKANA).

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Raspberry Tulip Accent Chairs By Daystrom

$2,200 / set

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Raspberry Tulip Accent Chairs By Daystrom

By Daystrom Furniture, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This colorful pair of mid-century modern tulip chairs were produced by Daystrom Furniture in the 1970s, following the style of Eero Saarinen's tulip pedestal base collection.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll, Mid-Century, 1950

$28,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Eight Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll, Mid-Century, 1950

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 fiber, aluminium base and synthetic leather cushion. United States, Circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Krueger Tulip Chair

$575

Vintage Krueger Tulip Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The high-gloss finish and sculptural silhouette make it a bold statement piece for any Mid-Century Modern or Postmodern interior. Its "pop-of-color" aesthetic is perfectly balanced b...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

$1,995

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x 24.5 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clea...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

$1,995

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x 24.5 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clea...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Natural Wicker/Rattan Mid Century Tulip/Barrel Chairs W/ Fishing Upholstery Pair

$1,670 / set

Natural Wicker/Rattan Mid Century Tulip/Barrel Chairs W/ Fishing Upholstery Pair

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here are a sweet pair of natural wicker occasional chairs in an appealing mid century tulip or barrel design with an open base and openwork around the outside of the base and the mid...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Mid Century Stendig Swivel Chairs on Tulip Bases, Fabric and Chrome, A Pair

$2,950

Mid Century Stendig Swivel Chairs on Tulip Bases, Fabric and Chrome, A Pair

By Stendig Co.

Located in Greensboro, NC

A pair of mid century Stendig swivel chairs on chrome tulip base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

$975

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Burke Tulip chairs are the first cousins of Saarinen’s Tulip chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chair Set of 6 1960s

$4,850 / set

Early Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chair Set of 6 1960s

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

An early set of 6 tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 12

$6,812 / set

Vintage 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 12

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare set of 12 tulip base dining chairs These elegant chairs feature black skai upholstery and have a white lacquered metal tulip shaped base. The white lacquered metal bases have ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Tulip Chair

$1,410

Saarinen Tulip Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century, Space Age classic, the Tulip Chair, designed by Saarinen, and produced by Knoll, stands as one of the most recognized and sought after objects from the Golden A...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana - Pair

$1,950 / set

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana - Pair

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Burke Tulip chairs are the first cousins of Saarinen’s Tulip chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

$6,000 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking pair of armed tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip Chair by Laverne

$3,355

Tulip Chair by Laverne

By Laverne International, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

White tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

$4,100 / set

Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Netherlands. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Blue Kvadrat Tonus fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm

$9,317

PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen Yellow Leather Tulip Arm Chair Pedestal Collection by Knoll

$5,200

Eero Saarinen Yellow Leather Tulip Arm Chair Pedestal Collection by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This particular chair features a newly reupholstered warm-toned gold leather done in-house, beautifully complementing its sculptural silhouette and timeless mid-century design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs

$5,000

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. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 103 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

$5,850 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 103 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Burke Tulip chairs are the first cousins of Saarinen’s Tulip chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two

$2,109 / set

Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Knoll Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, a stunning set of two that exemplifies mid-century modern elegance.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Maurice Burke Tulip Style Pedestal Chairs

$1,155 / set

Pair of Maurice Burke Tulip Style Pedestal Chairs

By Maurice Burke

Located in Ferndale, MI

Not the usual Saarinen Knoll knock off chair from Burke . This pair of pedestal chairs are a more original design . Orange vinyl on fiberglass split seat supported on " X " swivel ba...

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Dining Chair State Red Tulip with Lacquered Metal

$1,869 / set

Dining Chair State Red Tulip with Lacquered Metal

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A set of two State dining chairs: COM Seat and Back Upholstery Smooth Easy Clean Shell Piping Lacquered Metal Structure Elegant and light piece that is comfortable and versatil...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

$1,668Sale Price|20% Off

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

upholstered in vidar 0554 - cat. FF base: p33 grey beige ral 1019 The Tulip midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Pa...

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Tulip Chair in Cream/Camel Leather by Fabricius & Kastholm

$2,054

Tulip Chair in Cream/Camel Leather by Fabricius & Kastholm

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in Warminster, GB

Tulip chair model: FK 6725 in cream/camel leather designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Kill International in 1966. In 1969 this office chair from Germany was awarded ...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960

$1,765

Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Uppsala, SE

The Artifort Tulip collection remains a true Mid-Century Modern icon.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

$9,000 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen For Knoll, 1960s

$10,899 / set

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen For Knoll, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen For Knoll, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

"Tulip" Chairs and Armchairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Studio - New Upholstery

$12,084 / set

"Tulip" Chairs and Armchairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Studio - New Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Brussels, BE

"Tulip" Chairs and Amrchairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Studio - New Upholstery Dimensions : Chairs : D: 53 cm (20.87") H: 81 cm (31.89") W: 49 cm (19.29") Armchairs : 67 x ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Rare Yellow Fiberglass Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s

$1,850

Rare Yellow Fiberglass Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Dronten, NL

A exceptional example of mid-century French design, this rare tulip chair was created by Pierre Guariche for Steiner and produced in fiberglass in the late 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Tulip Base Swivel Chairs By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin

$6,500 / set

Pair Of Tulip Base Swivel Chairs By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of blue upholstered swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chairs with button tufted seat and backrest, armless form with swivel motion and all resting u...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965

$520 / item

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965

By Maurice Burke, Eero Saarinen, Arkana Furniture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England. It features the classic aluminum hourglass...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne

$5,805

Tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Utrecht, NL

Rare moulded fibre glass arm chair on steel base by American designer couple Estelle and Erwin Laverne, 1958, for Laverne International. Outer shell structured, inner shell smooth. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Lounge chair '' Big Tulip '' Artifort 1960s

$4,146

Pierre Paulin Lounge chair '' Big Tulip '' Artifort 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Big Tulip Lounge chair .Pierre Paulin designed this iconic chair in 1965 . for Artifort . Comes in a Red wool upholstery . Star feet . not revolving . Very good seating co...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pierre Paulin Early Little Tulip Chair By For Artifort, Netherlands 1960s

$2,100

Pierre Paulin Early Little Tulip Chair By For Artifort, Netherlands 1960s

Located in Montréal, QC

Designer : Pierre Paulin For Artifort Design Period : 20th Century Material : Fabric/ Foam / Metal Description : Pierre Paulin, a French furniture and interior designer, shifted pat...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Tulip" Chairs by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan

$4,000 / set

"Tulip" Chairs by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of extraordinary bentwood lounge chairs designed by K.M. Wilkins for his "Tulip" series. Big pillowy cushions in original velvet stripes, set in a strong wood frame. Set on silv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Artifort Tulip F545 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, White Leather

$3,850 / item

Artifort Tulip F545 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, White Leather

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Dronten, NL

Details Designer: Pierre Paulin Manufacturer: Artifort Model: Tulip F545 Upholstery: White leather Origin: Netherlands Style: Mid-Century Modern / Modernist A timeless design classi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor Arm Chairs

$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

Pair of vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor arm chairs. This rare mid-century modern design has been restored and reupholstered in unique textured velvet material.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

FK6725 Tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm

$1,601Sale Price|20% Off

FK6725 Tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm

By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International in 1960s, manufactured by Walter Knoll. Made of fiberglass shell covered by white leather on aluminum tri...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

$3,795 / set

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Armchairs. C1970, the set is in very good condition with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs all swivel v...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

$9,714 / set

Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Big Tulip chairs and ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965 for dutch company Artifort. Moulded pressed wood upholstered with new Kvadrat fabric and swivel steel bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll

$14,000 / set

Set of 10 Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll

Located in Highland, IN

Eero Saarinen's iconic 1956 design was groundbreaking at the time of its introduction and remains a timeless classic today. This fantastic set from the mid 60s (Knoll associates beca...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Fiberglass White Tulip Lounge Chair by Erwine & Estelle Laverne 1950s

$5,500

Sculptural Fiberglass White Tulip Lounge Chair by Erwine & Estelle Laverne 1950s

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International

Located in Troy, MI

"Tulip" lounge chair designed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne Laverne International USA circa 1958 Sculptural design in molded fiberglass with elongated back rest and flared arms on a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France

$4,382

Rare Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France

By Steiner, Pierre Guariche

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. A super example in very good original, vintage condition. Can be polished up brighter if d...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

$8,766 / set

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 armchairs do not. Stamped Knoll. Seat height: 47 cm. Armchair width: 67 cm. Wear du...

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

$8,293 / set

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 6 chairs in fiberglass, aluminium and pink fabric. Stamped Knoll. Seat height 46cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s

$6,516

Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage reupholstered Pierre Paulin big tulip chair, for Artifort, 1960s A lounge chair by Pierre Paulin produced by Artifort, with red woolen upholstery. Pierre Paulin was a P...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two

$4,400 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking pair of armless tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use. Eero Saarinen called himself a “form giver,” and everything he design...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Four

$12,000 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Four

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking set (4) of armed tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use. We have six of these chairs as per the photos. The cushions do not matc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of four vintage Tulip chairs - Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$5,339 / set

Set of four vintage Tulip chairs - Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Baambrugge, NL

These iconic chairs, renowned for their elegant organic shape and minimalist pedestal base, are true mid-century design classics.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin

$1,754

Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Artifort Little Tulip Artifort Lana (AA) 582 Light Blue Base: P39 Grey Blue RAL 5008 (Fine texture) Designed in the 1960s, the Artifort Tulip collection by Pierre Paulin remains a t...

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort Lounge Chairs

$12,500 / set

Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort Lounge Chairs

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort lounge chairs.

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s

$3,553

Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in DE MEERN, NL

SKAI LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR "F545" BIG TULIP BY PIERRE PAULIN FOR ARTIFORT, NETHERLANDS 1980S Introducing the SKAI Leather Lounge Chair "F545" Big Tulip, a stunning piece of mid-centu...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tulip Chair & Ottoman by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International

$5,400 / set

Tulip Chair & Ottoman by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International

By Laverne International, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Buffalo, NY

This incredible design is a Model 120 LF 'Tulip' lounge armchair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International. Ingeniously designed in 1957, this wide span armchair is cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort

$5,409 / set

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This pair of large Tulip chairs by Perre Paulin are in very nice condition, having been totally reupholstered, with the foam and off white boucle fabric adhering to current fire safe...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Mid Century Tulip Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century tulip chair you’re looking for. A mid century tulip chair — often made from metal, plastic and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 325 options for an antique or vintage mid century tulip chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century tulip chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century tulip chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century tulip chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Pierre Paulin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Tulip Chair?

Prices for a mid century tulip chair start at $195 and top out at $21,235 with the average selling for $3,318.

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 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 Mid Century Tulip Chair

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.
What is a mid-century chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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