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Tulip coffee table, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1956
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tulip coffee table, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Tulip coffee table, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1956
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tulip coffee table, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Art deco Tulip coffee table no.301 by Thonet Debrecen
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco Tulip coffee table professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana 105cm
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
White tulip coffee table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana 75
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
White tulip coffee table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen For Knoll International 35 Inch Tulip Coffee Table Rosewood 2009
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one Knoll 35 inch Tulip Coffee Table, designed by Eero Saarinen.
This example
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 15.25 in W 35 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll 3’ Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll 3’ round tulip coffee table walnut Laminate top. Base is heavy and has has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll oval tulip coffee table white Laminate top. Base is very heavy and has has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16 in W 54 in D 36 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Vintage Tulip Coffee Table in Verdi Alpi Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular vintage Tulip coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s production
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Round 42" Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
41.5" Round "Tulip" coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
36" Inch Heavy Top Tulip Coffee Table in the Style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 35.5" heavy thick top round "Tulip" coffee table in the style of Eero Saarinen and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Coffee Table
By Knoll
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Coffee Table. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Tulip Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen style coffee table with tulip shape base.
Location: Brooklyn NY.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
French Vintage Tulip Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France with a uniquely shaped, a-symmetrical top. This piece has a vinyl white
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Tulip coffee table 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish coffee table 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco French Tulip Coffee table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful Figured walnut French Tulip occasional table. Dating to circa 1930 this beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
Tulip Side Table
The Netherlands is renowned for its beautiful tulips. The ‘Tulip’ side table
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
Tulip Side Table
The Netherlands is renowned for its beautiful tulips. The ‘Tulip’ side table
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Tulip Coffee Tables by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coffee tables by Eero Saarinen with a white tulip shaped base and round marble top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage coffee table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with white tulip base and laminate top. This icon
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Oval Coffee Table for Knoll International, Swiss Production 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Oval-shaped large low tulip coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International during
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.57 in W 53.94 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestal Tulip Walnut Coffee Table by Knoll Associate
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A 1950s original pedestal tulip coffee table with a walnut top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
Early Restored Saarinen Knoll 42" Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut & Iron Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Since the 1950s, these tables, along with this era of Knoll furniture as a whole, have gained a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Style Nineteen20 Round White Corian Tulip Coffee Table by OFS
By Office Furniture Systems
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous mid-century modern style Nineteen20 coffee table features a white Corian top with a white
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Pedestal Tulip Coffee Table in White Laminate
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
collection to include chairs, dining tables, and, as seen here, coffee tables.
This particular piece is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 54 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table as acquired from the original owner who had purchased new in 1971. It features a powder
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
2016 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table w/ 35" Inch Round Laminate Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table, Model 162TR, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.25 in Dm 35.75 in
2016 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table w/ 35" Inch Round Laminate Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table, Model 162TR, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.25 in Dm 35.75 in
G-Plan Teak “Tulip” Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
By G-Plan
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Plan 'tulip' coffee table encapsulates the spirit of 1970s design, where the elegance of natural
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Modernist Light Up Tulip Style Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare light up midcentury table fashioned after the knoll tulip table. The table features a light-up
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Travertine Tulip Design Coffee Table - Travertine Marble Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE TULIP DESIGN MARBLE COFFEE TABLE
Type of Marble: Travertine
Dimensions: 40" x 20" x 17
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Walnut Coffee Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Walnut Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 36 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Heinz Lilienthal Tulip Table, Coffee Table with Slate and Etched Steel Tabletop
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Halle, DE
Important and very rare coffee table by German Sculptor Heinz Lilienthal, 1927-2006.
The etched
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 20.48 in Dm 43.31 in
Saarinen Style Round Coffee or Side Table with White Enameled Tulip Base
By Eero Saarinen, Metaform Holland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saarinen style tulip coffee or side table with white enameled metal tulip pedestal base and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.25 in W 47.375 in D 47.375 in
Knoll Studio "Saarinen" Tulip Side Coffee Table - In Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a sublime, immaculately-presented "Saarinen" Side/Coffee table in Nero
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Eero Saarinen Off White Tulip Base Coffee Table Knoll Associates 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Tulip Coffee or Cocktail Table for Knoll, circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table
This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
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
American Mid-Century White Laminate Metal Coffee Table Mod.Tulip by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American Mid-Century Modern white laminate wood and metal Coffee table mod. Tulip by Knoll, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.87 in Dm 20.08 in
Large round coffee table with Tulip leg in brushed aluminum and Zebrano 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb coffee table in the style of Pierre Paulin or Eero Saarinen.
With its Tulip base and its
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base Marble Coffee Table by Honsel, Germany, 1960s
By Honsel
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing, elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern tulip base coffee table or sofa table. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 21.26 in Dm 39.57 in
Eero Saarinen x Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Tulip Table Homage
By Eero Saarinen, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Saarinen tulip table edited by Charlotte Perriand. And while we could never compete with the final hammer
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Tulip Table in Style of Eero Saarinen
By Vitra, Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical
- Iconic design.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Marble Oval Cocktail Tulip Table. Eero Saarinen / Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Marble Oval Cocktail Tulip Coffee / cocktail Table. Designed by Eero Saarinen
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Art Deco Tulip Occasional Table in Walnut & Ebony, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut table with ebonised legs creating a wonderful tulip shape and dating
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957
A classic mid-century design
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Diamond Tulip Center Table, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The diamond tulip center table, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka
Edition 1 of 1
Dimensions: 31.50 x 31.50
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Restored Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Tulip Dining Table by Drevotvar, 1960s
By Drevotvar
Located in Żory, PL
This elegant mid-century modern coffee table was manufactured by Drevotvar in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 21.26 in W 24.02 in D 54.73 in
Vintage brass flower coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant brass tulip flower coffee table very much in the style of Willy Daro.
This coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Tulip Dining Table by Drevotvar, 1960s
By Drevotvar
Located in Żory, PL
This elegant mid-century modern dining table was produced by Drevotvar in the former Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in Dm 46.86 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Tulip Low Table, Marble Top, Design 1958
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Tulip Low Table
Green variegated marble circular top on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 21.07 in Dm 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern White Tulip Oval Cocktail Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic classic designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. It features a white top with white base. Excellent overall condition. Manufactures stamp.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.5 in W 42.25 in D 27.5 in
1960s Lusch Erzeugnis Tulip Table by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s cream tulip end or coffee table designed by Joe Colombo for Lusch Erzeugnis. Made in Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Plastic
Sofa Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic design piece, a Space Age "Tulip" sofa or coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 14.97 in W 53.94 in D 35.83 in
Knoll 54" Round table in Ebony
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
took the opportunity to also perform this work on a pedestal tulip side table and coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Set of Three Tulip Stools and Coffee Table, Space Age, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Space age era.
- Marked.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
H 21.26 in Dm 27.56 in
Knoll 6-8 seater Table in Macassar Ebony
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
took the opportunity to also perform this work on a pedestal tulip side table and coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Coffee Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
First edition tulip coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen and edited by Knoll International in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 16 in W 26 in D 26 in
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Tulip Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of tulip coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct tulip coffee tables — often made from metal, stone and marble — can elevate any home. We have 92 antique and vintage tulip coffee tables in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Tulip coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tulip coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large tulip coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller tulip coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 23.23 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Tulip coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Heinz Lilienthal are consistently popular.
How Much are Tulip Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Tulip Coffee Tables
- What is a tulip table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Tulip 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To 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.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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