Tall Mid-Century Modern White Tulip Form Column Table Lamp with Chrome Base
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Also in the style of Eero Saarinen's tulip tables by Knoll. No label. Excludes shade (18" height x 15" diameter).
Chrome
Round Smoked Glass & Chrome Tulip Dining Table, 1975, Germany
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic mid-century design, here in the style of of Eero Saarinen: The smokey grey-brown hues of the round chunky table top match beautifully with the expansive chrome tulip base.
Chrome
Tulip Chrome Base Lucite Seats Set of 4 Chairs Dining Table with Glass Round Top
By Eero Saarinen, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Lucite and tulip chrome bases chairs with matching round 36 diameter x 29" height glass top dining table. Shiny black patent leather upholstery.
Aluminum
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By Eero Saarinen, Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA, Florence Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Both the chairs and the table base consist of chromed tube metal bent into tulip form.
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Silver Chrome
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp.
Aluminum
Tulip Base "Bud Grande" Flash Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo
By Bill Curry & Design Line, Harvey Guzzini, Meblo, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The dome rests upon the chrome tulip base and elongated stem, inspired 20th Century design heavyweight, Eero Saarinen.
Aluminum, Steel
Sleek Modern Tulip Chrome Polished Metal Bowl Post Modern
By Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
While it resembles a large serving bowl, similar items are often sold purely as sculptural decorative objects for a table or console. Visual search results show similar style items f...
Stainless Steel
An Original & Rare Black Ash & Aluminium Arkana Circular Dining Table Set
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original & Rare Black Ash & Aluminium Arkana Circular Dining Table With Three Black & Orange Matching Tulip Model 115 Dining Chairs. Engraved with makers mark to base...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 19.5 in
Chromecraft Smoked Glass and Lucite Oval Table (chairs already sold)
By Chromcraft
Located in Portland, OR
A fine vintage dining tulip table by Chromcraft including a ½” thick oval smoky glass top tulip table in the Saarinen style on an aluminum and acrylic base. .
Glass, Smoked Glass, Lucite
Saarinen Knoll Oak Top Tulip Base
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
8FT Saarinen Knoll oak top tulip base Rare 8 ft top paired with iconic tulip base. Oak, refinished.
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Oval Tulip Base Dining Table, White Laminate Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Oval dining / conference table with white laminate top and white lacquered aluminum tulip base designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Aluminum
Chrome and Green Marble Tulip Base Side or Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern chrome base with a trumpet or tulip shape design.
Marble, Chrome
Sold
H 20.48 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Eero Saarinen Vintage Knoll 'Tulip' Carrara White Marble Side Tables
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Two matching vintage white Carrara marble tables with black pedestal bases dating from the late 1980s. Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 and produced by Knoll International, and subs...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 40.75 in
Round Oak Tulip Pedestal Table with 4 Brown and Chrome Parsons Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky Post-Modern dining set comprised of four DIA dining chairs and a round Tulip Table. The custom made, oak top, Saarinen style base gaming table.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 53.94 in
Large Vintage Oval Walnut 'Tulip' Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A large vintage wooden dining table with Walnut veneer and black ‘tulip’ base dating from the late 1980s.
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in
Original Saarinen Knoll Studio Marble Tulip Dining Table and Bertoia Wire Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A classic mid century dining set comprising an original white marble Eero Saarinen round tulip dining table matched to 4 x white Harry Bertoia wire chairs with original seat pads.
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Rare Walnut and Chrome Tulip Coffee or Cocktail Table by Lane
By Eero Saarinen, Lane Furniture, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Tulip coffee or cocktail table rendered in walnut with a chrome base by Lane
Chrome
Sold
H 29 in W 48 in D 78 in
Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Table Dining Set with Saarinen Executive Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Each chair measures 22.5" wide by 20.5" deep and 31.5" high. Table Finishes: White Base/ Arabescato Satin Marble Chair Finishes: Chrome Base / Knoll Textiles Ultrasuede Placid Fabri...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
Sold
H 28.25 in W 78 in D 47.75 in
Florence Knoll 78" Oval Walnut & Chrome X Base Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Similar to Saarinen’s iconic tulip table, the X-shaped pedestal base maximizes leg room while reducing visual clutter.
Steel, Chrome
Lucite Tulip Swivel Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite tulip swivel chair with original herringbone black and white fabric. Lucite in very nice condition. Chair dates to the late 1960s chrome base looks pretty good as well! Fun ac...
Chrome
Tall Stemlite Table Lamp by Designline in Chrome with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form.
Aluminum, Brass
Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Coffee Cocktail Table by Bernard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous table. We currently have this paired with Milo Baughman Chrome Barrel Back Chairs in Blue Velvet and an Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Set.
Brass
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Chrome with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The base is finished in a classic retro chrome finish.
Aluminum
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 59.85 in
Original Eero Saarinen Black Marble Tulip Dining Table and Bertoia Wire Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Classic midcentury dining set comprising an original black Nero Marquina marble Eero Saarinen round tulip dining table matched to 6 original black Harry Bertoia wire chairs with or...
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 78 in D 48 in
1st Generation Knoll Associates Marble Tulip Dining Table, 1950s, Triple Signed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designers who are looking for the best of the best with a discriminating client where only the best will do, look no further - this is the table for you. One of the most highly c...
Carrara Marble, Iron
Laurel Satin Glass & Nickel Tulip Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
A 60s design classic with its Saarinen inspired tulip base in nickel topped by a blown satin glass mushroom globe shade, this table lamp by Laurel Lamp Co. is as fresh today as ever....
Chrome
Monumental White Marble Pedestal Dining Table by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing an unique option to be use in place of the more common but extremely popular and in-trend Marble Saarinen Tulip dining table or Marble Florence Knoll dining table.
Marble, Chrome
“Barbarella” Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1965
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Barbarella table lamp in very good condition. Designed by Angelo Brotto in 1965 Manufactured by Esperia, Italy The lamp has white tulip base which holds a large transpa...
Metal, Chrome
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals, sofas and desks with chrome legs, collegially oval meeting tables, and futuristic multile...
Stainless Steel
"Tulip" Ashtray set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA 1980
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilnis, UT
Over the next 15 years Saarinen designed many of the most recognizable Knoll pieces, including the Tulip chairs and tables, the Womb chair, and the 70 series seating collection.
Metal, Chrome
Knoll Arabescato Marble-Top Knife Edge Dining Table on Chrome Drum Base
By Knoll
Located in Bridport, CT
This is an assembled Knoll table. The knife edge Arabescato top, is authentic Knoll and came originally from a Saarinen tulip top.
Marble, Chrome
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 43.31 in
Marble Mosaic "Carara" Round Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal, Germany, 1970s
By Heinz Lilienthal, Eero Saarinen, Paul Kingma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Or maybe you could combine it with an Eero Saarinen marble tulip dining table. Heinz Lilienthal was a Polish born artist and one of the most recognized glass painters of the post-...
Carrara Marble, Metal
Vintage 1960s Black & Chrome Smoked Glass Oval Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Vintage 1960s black and chrome smoked glass tulip dining table in the style of Eero Saarinen.
Smoked Glass
Original Noguchi Cyclone Dining Table
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
An original Isamu Noguchi Cyclone dining table in excellent vintage condition, the top is clean with no stains or scratches and the base retains the original sticker, dated May 13, 1...
Chrome, Iron
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Italian Coffee Table with Rosso Levanto Marble, 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Solid Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table Massive square coffee table made from the most beautiful Rosso Levanto Italian marble. Strong color in burgundy, white and da...
Marble
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$2,880 / item
H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
Brass Trolley with Cane, Majuli Bronze, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Trolley with Cane, Majuli Bronze, Viya by Vikram Goyal Trolley in brass & cane. Handmade in India. Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane evoke the dynami...
Brass
$2,963Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$26,625 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$3,313
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
Contemporary Art Deco Mint, Lipstick Carousel 3 Arms Pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$1,736 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$23,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarp...
Chrome
$8,750 / set
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
$1,850 / item
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color ...
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Mid Century Modern Style Round Dining Table
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a rich dark walnut stain, this table balances timeless craftsmanship with standout design. The centerpiece is its pedestal base—a rippling...
Wood
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.
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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.
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