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Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s
Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

. Beautiful antique chess table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic
1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Patinated 1970s production Herman Miller stool in its original finish. 4 matching stools were acquired at the same time from a Grosse Pointe Michigan Estate. This one is often re...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Danish Modern Rosewood and Teak Game Table; Backgammon and Chess
Fantastic Danish Modern Rosewood and Teak Game Table; Backgammon and Chess

Fantastic Danish Modern Rosewood and Teak Game Table; Backgammon and Chess

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A fantastic Scandinavian Modern teak and rosewood game table for backgammon and chess made in

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details
Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details

Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Chess Center Table is the perfect table to have in a game room. Even if you're not a big chess

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Chess/Backgammon/Checkers Game Table, 1970s Stitched Leather
Chess/Backgammon/Checkers Game Table, 1970s Stitched Leather

Chess/Backgammon/Checkers Game Table, 1970s Stitched Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chess/Backgammon/Checkers game table, 1970s stitched leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s South American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Leather

Contemporary m2kr Chess Low Table in Wood and Brass, Italy, 2017
Contemporary m2kr Chess Low Table in Wood and Brass, Italy, 2017

Contemporary m2kr Chess Low Table in Wood and Brass, Italy, 2017

By Myriam Kuehne-Rauner

Located in Milan, IT

forms make this table unique. With chess you can create different patterns of the tabletop through the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Grandmaster's Chess Game Table with Walnut and Maple Veneer
Contemporary Grandmaster's Chess Game Table with Walnut and Maple Veneer

Contemporary Grandmaster's Chess Game Table with Walnut and Maple Veneer

By FEYZ

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The ancient game of chess is based on strategy and winning is ultimately being the better

Category

2010s American Modern Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Maple, Walnut

Laurel Chess Lamps
Laurel Chess Lamps

Laurel Chess Lamps

Unavailable|$1,400 / set

Laurel Chess Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Baltimore, MD

Pair Laurel brass lamps. Chess players on front and back side with plain chess board squares in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Chess Round Center Table in Polished Brass and Walnut Root Veneer
Contemporary Chess Round Center Table in Polished Brass and Walnut Root Veneer

Contemporary Chess Round Center Table in Polished Brass and Walnut Root Veneer

Located in Oporto, PT

the XIII century that modern chess was born and implanted in Europe. The Chess Table is inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal

Beige Chess Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes, 1960s
Beige Chess Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes, 1960s

Beige Chess Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes, 1960s

By Ivan Jakes, Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí

Located in Prague, CZ

Unique table lamp made in Czechoslovakia by Ivan Jakes. Condition: 10/10 Manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Unique “Pacifico” Chess Table by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Italy 1973
Unique “Pacifico” Chess Table by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Italy 1973

Unique “Pacifico” Chess Table by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Italy 1973

By Gruppo Arditi 1

Located in Wilnis, UT

A unique and complete chess table, the “Pacifico”, designed by Franco Bozzi and Duccio Trassinelli

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

GM3400 Chess Table, Walnut, Corian, Black legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD
GM3400 Chess Table, Walnut, Corian, Black legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD

GM3400 Chess Table, Walnut, Corian, Black legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD

By Gramrode Møbelfabrik

Located in Juelsminde, DK

The Chess Corian dining table combines practicality with elegance, making the model something near

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

GM3420 Chess Table, Oak oil, Black wooden legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD
GM3420 Chess Table, Oak oil, Black wooden legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD

GM3420 Chess Table, Oak oil, Black wooden legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD

By Gramrode Møbelfabrik

Located in Juelsminde, DK

The Chess Solid dining table combines practicality with elegance, making the model something near

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)
Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)

Located in Durban, ZA

The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to imagine all the variations

Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)
Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)

Located in Durban, ZA

The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to imagine all the variations

Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"
Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Werkendam, NL

Coffee table in different rosewoods by Poul Cadovius made by France & Søn. Square top 80 x 80 cm

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Lamps in the Manner of Raymond Lowey's Chess Pieces
Pair of Lamps in the Manner of Raymond Lowey's Chess Pieces

Pair of Lamps in the Manner of Raymond Lowey's Chess Pieces

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Portland, OR

A pair of lamps in the manner of Raymond Lowey's chess pieces. Freshly rewired and sold without

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Modern Square Onyx Chess Table with Brass Base and Onyx Chess Set
Modern Square Onyx Chess Table with Brass Base and Onyx Chess Set

Modern Square Onyx Chess Table with Brass Base and Onyx Chess Set

By Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous onyx chess table on a lovely brass base and includes a lovely onyx chess set. The table is

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Vintage chess table
Vintage chess table

Vintage chess table

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Vintage chess table in original vintage condition with signs of usage.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

"Chess table" : wood hand made high chess table - C.1970-80
"Chess table" : wood hand made high chess table - C.1970-80

"Chess table" : wood hand made high chess table - C.1970-80

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

"Chess table" High hand-made wood chess table made of long square sections of hand-shaped

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak Chess or Gaming Table
Teak Chess or Gaming Table

Teak Chess or Gaming Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful, probably Danish Reversable Top Chess/Game Table. Chess Board is inlaid with rosewood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius

Chess Table by Poul Cadovius

By France & Søn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminium. Maker France & Son.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius

Chess Table by Poul Cadovius

By France & Søn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminum. Maker France & Son.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

1960s Pedestal Travertine Chess Table
1960s Pedestal Travertine Chess Table

1960s Pedestal Travertine Chess Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Perfect as a functional chess table.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

1960s Vintage Games / Chess Table
1960s Vintage Games / Chess Table

1960s Vintage Games / Chess Table

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made vintage chess table, this dates from the 1960s. The chessboard top is

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Brass Peter Ghyczy Side Table/Chess Table
Brass Peter Ghyczy Side Table/Chess Table

Brass Peter Ghyczy Side Table/Chess Table

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in London, GB

An unusual and rare side table by Hungarian designer Peter Ghyczy. The oval top with engraved chess

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

German 1950s Chess sofa table
German 1950s Chess sofa table

German 1950s Chess sofa table

Located in Wolfurt, AT

50s vintage coffee table with inlaid chessboard. Wooden legs can be unscrewed. Germany 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Chess/Game Table by Illum Wikkelsø
Danish Modern Rosewood Chess/Game Table by Illum Wikkelsø

Danish Modern Rosewood Chess/Game Table by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Danish Modern Rosewood Game table with reversible Chess/Checkers Board designed by Illum

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set
19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

Located in IT

19th century Primitive chess table set with lots of personality. Would work well in a hip hotel or

Category

Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

John Keal Reversible Chess Top Storage Table, 1960s
John Keal Reversible Chess Top Storage Table, 1960s

John Keal Reversible Chess Top Storage Table, 1960s

By John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome California design occasional table. Multi functional. Manufactured by Brown & Saltman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Brazilian chess table or occasional table, 1958
Midcentury Brazilian chess table or occasional table, 1958

Midcentury Brazilian chess table or occasional table, 1958

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

actually play a game of chess on. It can also be used as a decorative sidetable. The table still has the

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard
Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard

Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard

By Komfort

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Chess table / coffee table in rosewood and glass with matching chess pieces. Maker Komfort

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Sottsass Inspired 1970s Smoked Glass Chess Table
Sottsass Inspired 1970s Smoked Glass Chess Table

Sottsass Inspired 1970s Smoked Glass Chess Table

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible 1970's smoked glass chess board side table with abstract acrylic, transparent chess

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Metal

Onyx and Brass Chess or Gaming Table
Onyx and Brass Chess or Gaming Table

Onyx and Brass Chess or Gaming Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very sophisticated looking onyx chess table. It features a brass edge band and a light up

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Peter Ghyczy Brass Chess Table, 1960s-1970s
Peter Ghyczy Brass Chess Table, 1960s-1970s

Peter Ghyczy Brass Chess Table, 1960s-1970s

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare brass chess table by Peter Ghyczy. The brass has patina but can be polished back to original

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage

Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage

Located in Denton, TX

Walnut and vinyl chess table with storage by Lane. A very versatile piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Design Round Table "Chess" in Marble
Design Round Table "Chess" in Marble

Design Round Table "Chess" in Marble

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Design round table "Chess" in marble" Oval table made of white Estremoz marble. One detailed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table
Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table

Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table

Located in Winnetka, IL

A mid-20th century custom games table having a veined marble top and high gloss black wood base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Extraordinary Midcentury Italian Green Marble Chess Table, 1950
Extraordinary Midcentury Italian Green Marble Chess Table, 1950

Extraordinary Midcentury Italian Green Marble Chess Table, 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The extraordinary midcentury Italian full green marble chess table from the 1950s is a true

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Lucite Chess Set and table by Victor Vasarely
Lucite Chess Set and table by Victor Vasarely

Lucite Chess Set and table by Victor Vasarely

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Winnetka, IL

Victor Vasarely French-Hungarian 1908-1987 Vasarely Chess Set 1979 or 1982 A complete chess set

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Game Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Danish Midcentury Chess Table By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Danish Midcentury Chess Table By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Danish Midcentury Chess Table By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Beautiful rosewood chessboard gaming table from the 1950s/1960s. The table has a small imperfection

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chess Table Designed by Knud Joos, Denmark, 1960s
Chess Table Designed by Knud Joos, Denmark, 1960s

Chess Table Designed by Knud Joos, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Chess table designed by Knud Joos, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood, with light wood and wengé squares

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Wenge

Rosewood Game Table /Backgammon Chess Checkers Two Sided
Rosewood Game Table /Backgammon Chess Checkers Two Sided

Rosewood Game Table /Backgammon Chess Checkers Two Sided

Located in Westport, CT

Quality rosewood top, dark walnut brass top leg game-table, reversible top for chess checkers

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950 Modern Westwood Industries Chess Brass Lamp
Vintage 1950 Modern Westwood Industries Chess Brass Lamp

Vintage 1950 Modern Westwood Industries Chess Brass Lamp

By Westwood Industries

Located in Miami, FL

Great 1950s Chess Pieces design used in this midcentury brass lamp. The same Westwood Industries

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table
Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table

Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast metal chess set depicting Romans versus Greeks on custom marble pedestal table. The chess

Category

20th Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Rosewood "Chess" Side Tables by Poul Cadovius
Pair of Rosewood "Chess" Side Tables by Poul Cadovius

Pair of Rosewood "Chess" Side Tables by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of rosewood "Chess" side tables by Poul Cadovius for Cado.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Brown & Saltman Chess Box / Side Tables by John Keal
Brown & Saltman Chess Box / Side Tables by John Keal

Brown & Saltman Chess Box / Side Tables by John Keal

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Features a reversible chess top which

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Keal Chess Box Side Table for Brown Saltman
John Keal Chess Box Side Table for Brown Saltman

John Keal Chess Box Side Table for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

John Keal chess box side table for brown saltman.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch, Walnut

Vintage Teak Flip-top Chess Table by Georg Petersens
Vintage Teak Flip-top Chess Table by Georg Petersens

Vintage Teak Flip-top Chess Table by Georg Petersens

By Georg Petersens

Located in San Antonio, TX

1960s vintage flip-top teak chess table made in Denmark designed by Georg Petersens. With a flip

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Traditional Green Tooled Leather Top Game Table Cards Chess Poker
Traditional Green Tooled Leather Top Game Table Cards Chess Poker

Traditional Green Tooled Leather Top Game Table Cards Chess Poker

Located in Dayton, OH

Traditional green tooled leather top game table cards chess poker Traditional game / chess table

Category

20th Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Paul Evans games table, chess, backgammon and cards Am. c1970
Paul Evans games table, chess, backgammon and cards Am. c1970

Paul Evans games table, chess, backgammon and cards Am. c1970

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in London, GB

Paul Evans games table. c1970 The top turns to either chess, backgammon or a green felt card table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Small Games Table Metamorphic Chess Backgammon Board Sliding Top
Lovely Small Games Table Metamorphic Chess Backgammon Board Sliding Top

Lovely Small Games Table Metamorphic Chess Backgammon Board Sliding Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little Chess Backgammon games table with metamorphic

Category

20th Century English Modern Game Tables

Materials

Beech

Tessellated Stone Console Game Table Checkers Chess Backgammon, 1970's
Tessellated Stone Console Game Table Checkers Chess Backgammon, 1970's

Tessellated Stone Console Game Table Checkers Chess Backgammon, 1970's

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rochester, NY

Tessellated stone mosaic design console table w/ reversible chess / checkers / backgammon brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Paul McCobb "Connoisseur Collection" Chess Table and Chairs, C. 1950s
Paul McCobb "Connoisseur Collection" Chess Table and Chairs, C. 1950s

Paul McCobb "Connoisseur Collection" Chess Table and Chairs, C. 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

A rarely seen chess set designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb, circa 1950-1959. What makes the find

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Freeform Organic Chess Table One of a Kind Craftsman Sculptural Wood Table
Freeform Organic Chess Table One of a Kind Craftsman Sculptural Wood Table

Freeform Organic Chess Table One of a Kind Craftsman Sculptural Wood Table

By Wendell Castle

Located in San Diego, CA

An incredible piece of art wood sculpted chees table one of a kind piece wood sculpted circa 1990's

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

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Modern Chess Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern chess table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A modern chess table — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a modern chess table, we have 99 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a modern chess table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern chess table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made modern chess table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ivan Jakes, Poul Cadovius and B&B Italia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Chess Table?

Prices for a modern chess table start at $354 and top out at $29,050 with the average selling for $2,500.

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Questions About Modern Chess Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.