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 tulip table?

A tulip table is a dining table or occasional table of a certain shape. It’s typically characterized by a slender stem-like pedestal base and a round tabletop. Its name is drawn from the name given to chairs that are part of a collection that Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen created for iconic mid-century furniture manufacturer Knoll during the 1950s.The tables in Saarinen’s acclaimed series were called Pedestal tables , while the chairs were called Tulip chairs, armless or not , owing to their flower bulb-like shape. Today, design lovers everywhere frequently refer to Saarinen's Pedestal tables as tulip tables , and any table that looks like a Pedestal table is generally referred to as a tulip table, whether or not Saarinen had anything to do with it.Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a tulip table?

The Tulip table is called that because it matches the Tulip chair. With its tapered shape, the seat of the chair resembles a tulip flower. Eero Saarinen designed both the Tulip chair and the Tulip table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tulip tables.

What era are tulip tables from?

Tulip tables are from the mid-century modern era. Finnish-American architect and furniture maker Eero Saarinen created the table in 1956 as part of the Pedestal collection of chairs and stools. The Pedestal table and its accompanying Tulip armchairs and armless chairs comprised cast-aluminum bases (“Tulip” became a common descriptor for all of the furnishings in the collection). Each table, stool and chair was crafted with a single, tapered cylindrical leg that descends to a base that flares into a circle, giving the illusion of being one piece. The series was designed for Knoll Inc. On 1stDibs, find vintage Tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

Are tulip tables sturdy?

With a cast iron or aluminum alloy base, rest assured, the tulip table is indeed sturdy. With its centrally-placed leg, the style of the table was designed to be functional and structurally solid. You’ll find a variety of tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a tulip table is real?

Eero Saarinen tulip tables are beloved by interior designers worldwide, and there are some key things to look for to ensure your table is authentic. Examine the base of the chairs and table and confirm they're made from one piece of cast aluminum with no visible seams. Tulip tables have been crafted from various materials over the years, but never plastic. You can also turn the table over to look for a Knoll Inc. tag, though some vintage tables may not have this. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of authentic Eero Saarinen tulip furniture from some of the world's top sellers.

What chairs work with a Tulip Table?

Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.

How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip table?

To tell a real Saarinen Tulip table, look under the tabletop. Authentic Saarinen tables will usually feature a label bearing the Knoll Industries name and a metal plaque that features Eero Saarinen's signature. The style of these tags and labels has changed over the years, but you can find pictures of them on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to the markings on your table. Materials can also be useful when authenticating Tulip tables. Authentic tables will have cast aluminum bases. A wood or plastic base is a good indication that the table is a replica, as is a plastic top rather than one made of wood, laminate or natural stone. If you're still unsure about the authenticity of your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen Tulip tables on 1stDibs.

How do you determine table base size?

A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.

Tulip Table Base

Mid Century Burke Tulip Chairs

Eero Saarinen White Arabescato Marble Dining Or Center Table For Knoll

German Glass Tulips

Marble Aluminium Coffee Table

Art Deco side table with tulip base – France 1930

$5,310

Art Deco side table with tulip base – France 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Splendid Art Deco side table with tulip base in mahogany veneer and mahogany marquetry, black lacquered base.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

$850

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

By Durlston Designs

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1970s British Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Tulip Base Round Marble Top Dining Table

$3,720

Vintage Metal Tulip Base Round Marble Top Dining Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

This table has a metal tulip base with a Marble Top. 24”x24x”x22”

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table, Laminated Top, Steel Base

$606Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table, Laminated Top, Steel Base

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice tulip side table. Solid steel base, comes with a Laminated top. 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate

1965 Swedish Table Lamp by H. Pegefors – Silvered Tulip Base

$1,676

1965 Swedish Table Lamp by H. Pegefors – Silvered Tulip Base

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This distinctive piece features a beautifully crafted silvered metal base in the form of tulips, combining organic elegance with a strong mid-century artistic presence.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Temde Table Lamp with a Tulip Base

$1,394

Mid-Century Temde Table Lamp with a Tulip Base

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

$4,750 / set

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

Located in Austin, TX

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Eero Saarinen 22" Oval Tulip Base Side Table with Walnut Top

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Eero Saarinen 22" Oval Tulip Base Side Table with Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Tucson, AZ

This Eero Saarinen Tulip Base side table was designed in 1957 and manufactured in 1978, delivered to a stationary store in Houston Texas based on the original label on the underside ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Green Onyx Top and Black Enameled Base

$795

Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Green Onyx Top and Black Enameled Base

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Saarinen-style tulip table features a round green onyx top with a sculpted Dupont edge profile — a continuous curved form that requires specialized stone fabrication to execute.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Enamel

Tulip Base Walnut and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp

$900

Tulip Base Walnut and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Elegant tulip base walnut and chrome table lamp. Atr. to Laurel.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Elliptical Tulip Side Table, 1960c – Oiled Walnut Tops & Cast-Iron Base

$2,800

Saarinen Elliptical Tulip Side Table, 1960c – Oiled Walnut Tops & Cast-Iron Base

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Saarinen Elliptical Tulip Side Table, 1960c – Oiled Walnut Tops & Cast-Iron Base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Brass Tulip Base Table Lamps with Opalescent Ribbed Art Glass Shade

$2,900 / set

Brass Tulip Base Table Lamps with Opalescent Ribbed Art Glass Shade

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of stunning tulip shaped brass table lamps with art glass opalescent shades with a ribbed, textured pattern.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Find! Green Aldo Tura Lounge Table on Tulip Base, Italy, 1950s

$3,793

Rare Find! Green Aldo Tura Lounge Table on Tulip Base, Italy, 1950s

By Aldo Tura, Aldo Tura

Located in Cork, IE

Check our shop for wide range of Aldo Tura designs! This lounge table in turquoise on a brown tulip foot base by the renowned Italian designer Aldo Tura is a 1950s mid-century mod...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Art Deco Dining Table, Walnut Veneer, Tulip Base, France, Circa 1920

$7,936

Art Deco Dining Table, Walnut Veneer, Tulip Base, France, Circa 1920

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant dining table featuring a tulip-shaped base resting on a curved rectangular plinth.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brass Tulip Base and Crackle Glass Sphere Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s

$618

Brass Tulip Base and Crackle Glass Sphere Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Located in London, GB

A unique small table lamp with a tulip brass base and a crackle glass globe shade that diffuses a warm light.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Peill & Putzler Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade and Aluminum Tulip Base

$1,150

Peill & Putzler Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade and Aluminum Tulip Base

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An aluminum tulip base supports the shade with a slender cylindrical stem that flares at the crown, securing the shade with an inset domed top plate.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top

$1,295

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top

By Burke, Inc., Brunswick Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Mid-Century Modern Burke Division for Brunswick Tulip side table style of Eero Saarinen comprised of a wood grain laminate top with back beveled edge and a dark charcoal painted alum...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Style Double Tulip Base Dining Table W/ White Rectengular Top

$3,480Sale Price|40% Off

Eero Saarinen Style Double Tulip Base Dining Table W/ White Rectengular Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern dining table is designed in the iconic style of Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Collection, featuring two sculptural pedestal bases and a sleek white rectangul...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Table Lamp Ball Shade and Tulip Base Belgium, 70s

$180

Mid-Century Table Lamp Ball Shade and Tulip Base Belgium, 70s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Very Beautiful mid-century lamp on a gold repulsed brass base finished by a shortbread glass from the Belgian manufacturer. The lampshades are open balls with a subtle, beautiful pa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Knoll Saarinen Black Tulip Base 78" Oval Walnut Top Dining/Conference Table

$8,995

Knoll Saarinen Black Tulip Base 78" Oval Walnut Top Dining/Conference Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a classic Tulip base dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Furniture.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table

$950

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

18" Round top Mother Of Pearl Veneer Tulip Base Side End Table Stand MINT

$1,250

18" Round top Mother Of Pearl Veneer Tulip Base Side End Table Stand MINT

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

18" Round top Mother Of Pearl Veneer Tulip Base Side End Table Stand MINT

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Set of 2 Tulip Base Table Lamps, Brass / Glass, Mid-Century, Germany

$582

Set of 2 Tulip Base Table Lamps, Brass / Glass, Mid-Century, Germany

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Berlin, BE

Set of two very decorative vintage table lamps. Original from the 1970s. Very special with the acrylic glass detail in the middle of brass tulip base.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Round Iridescent Granite Tulip Base Dining Center Table MINT!

$4,600

Mid Century Modern Round Iridescent Granite Tulip Base Dining Center Table MINT!

By Florence Knoll, Pace Collection

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Round Iridescent Granite Tulip Base Dining Center Table MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite, Chrome

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

$3,250

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

Located in Austin, TX

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

$4,850

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

Located in Austin, TX

This piece has a vinyl white veneer on the surface. The base is a metal tulip shaped base with a black finish.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Herbert Saiger for Woodard Mid-Century Aluminum Tulip Base Table & Chairs

$5,850 / set

Herbert Saiger for Woodard Mid-Century Aluminum Tulip Base Table & Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Woodard & Sons Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Tulip Base Table and Four Chairs. Black Tinted Glass Top Table with a Molded Aluminum Slat Tulip Base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

FOUR LARGE TULIP SHAPED GLASS TOP ELM SiDE END TABLES WITH HIDDEN BASE STORAGE

$5,313 / set

FOUR LARGE TULIP SHAPED GLASS TOP ELM SiDE END TABLES WITH HIDDEN BASE STORAGE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four, Tulip shaped, bevelled glass topped, Burr Elm large side tables with hidden base ...

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Elm

TULIP BATTERY - White BASIC - Design by Marc Sadler

$545 / item

TULIP BATTERY - White BASIC - Design by Marc Sadler

By Marc Sadler, Slamp

Located in Pomezia, Rome

Tulip, a romantic light installation by Marc Sadler, is offered in a tabletop version with a rechargeable battery that can be moved with the simplicity of a gesture to offer ever-cha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

TULIP BATTERY - BLACK BASE - Design by marc sadler

$545 / item

TULIP BATTERY - BLACK BASE - Design by marc sadler

By Marc Sadler, Slamp

Located in Pomezia, Rome

Tulip, a romantic light installation by Marc Sadler, is offered in a tabletop version with a rechargeable battery that can be moved with the simplicity of a gesture to offer ever-cha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Tulip Coffee Table

$1,500

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Tulip Base Table Lamps by Louis Paulsen

$1,700 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Tulip Base Table Lamps by Louis Paulsen

By Louis Paulsen

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of Mid-Century Modern cream colored tulip base table lamps by Louis Paulsen, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Beige Shade, 1970

$3,900 / set

Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Beige Shade, 1970

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s).

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Red Shades, 1970s

$3,900 / set

Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Red Shades, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s).

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Vintage Eero Saarinen Off White Tulip Base Coffee Table Knoll Associates 1960s

$2,100

Vintage Eero Saarinen Off White Tulip Base Coffee Table Knoll Associates 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Tall Mid-Century Modern White Tulip Form Column Table Lamp with Chrome Base

$1,450

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).

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

MCM Stemlite Tulip Base Table Lamp with Smoked Glass Globe by Design Line Inc.

$1,825

MCM Stemlite Tulip Base Table Lamp with Smoked Glass Globe by Design Line Inc.

By Design Line

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - El Segundo, CA Mid-century modern table lamp by Stemlite, featuring a white enameled tulip-form base and oversized smoked glass globe shade.

Category

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

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Tulip Base Table Lamps by Charles Parker Co

$1,200 / set

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Tulip Base Table Lamps by Charles Parker Co

By Charles Parker

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

These sleek lamps feature a "tulip" style base that flares out at the bottom, providing stability while maintaining an elegant, slender profile. The lamps are constructed from polis...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade

$571

1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade

By Old Timer Ferrari

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Conceived as a functional yet highly expressive object, the lamp combines traditional materials with innovative plastics in a visually striking composition. The base is crafted in m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Lusch Erzeugnis Tulip Table by Joe Colombo

$528Sale Price|31% Off

1960s Lusch Erzeugnis Tulip Table by Joe Colombo

By Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made in Germany. The table, given the name 'tulip' with reference to the table’s base shape, features a circular white laminated top, steel support, and a beige plastic base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Plastic

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base Marble Coffee Table by Honsel, Germany, 1960s

$3,793

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base Marble Coffee Table by Honsel, Germany, 1960s

By Honsel

Located in München, BY

Amazing, elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern tulip base coffee table or sofa table. Designed and manufactured by Honsel, Germany, 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Tulip Chrome Base Lucite Seats Set of 4 Chairs Dining Table with Glass Round Top

$7,200 / set

Tulip Chrome Base Lucite Seats Set of 4 Chairs Dining Table with Glass Round Top

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Eero Saarinen

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.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

An Arts & Crafts brass table lamp tulip shaped with heart cut-outs to the base

$1,614

An Arts & Crafts brass table lamp tulip shaped with heart cut-outs to the base

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts brass table lamp in the style of a flower with circular base pierced with hearts.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eero Saarinen x Knoll "Tulip" Dining Table

$8,200

Eero Saarinen x Knoll "Tulip" Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Astoria, NY

Eero Saarinen (Finnish/American, 1910-1961) by Knoll "Tulip" Dining Table, with white base and rosewood top, Knoll label to underside of top. 29" H x 78" W x 47.5" D.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Set 4 Krueger Chairs & Tulip Style Base Game or Dining Table Faux Wood Top

$2,295

MCM Set 4 Krueger Chairs & Tulip Style Base Game or Dining Table Faux Wood Top

By KI Krueger International

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern set of 4 Krueger chairs of molded fiberglass shell bodies with seats & backs of mottled creamy beige Naugahyde upholstery, and black painted sled...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

$1,400

Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke

By Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A smaller round tulip dining table with X base in white with matching Laminate top designed by Maurice Burke in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International. Tulip side table. Circa 1970

$3,968

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International. Tulip side table. Circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International Round tulip-shaped side table. The base is made of cast aluminum with a white epoxy lacquer finish and bears the Knoll label.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Laminate Top 48"

$1,900

Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Laminate Top 48"

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a Tulip Pedestal Base Dining Table, .

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Emo Saarinen Style 47 inch Tulip Dining Table

$559Sale Price|77% Off

Emo Saarinen Style 47 inch Tulip Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in East Freetown, MA

Classic Eero Saariinen for Knoll attributed (no labels) tulip table. Sturdy black metal base with white composite wood top.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Knoll Tulip Oval Side Table by Eero Saarinen, circa 1979

$1,850

Knoll Tulip Oval Side Table by Eero Saarinen, circa 1979

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Milford, NH

The Saarinen oval side table features Saarinen's tulip-base Silhouette with a single stem base taking the place of traditional legs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Round Tulip Table with Quartz Vetro Bianco Top

$1,050 / item

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Round Tulip Table with Quartz Vetro Bianco Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Quartz Vetro Bianco Tulip Side Table with Black Base. Two of these tables are available!

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table, Green Marble, Mid-Century Modern

$7,002

Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table, Green Marble, Mid-Century Modern

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Eero Saarinen Tulip dining table with white base. New plate of green Guatemala Verde marble.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Two "TULIP" Marble Top Saarinen Side Tables for Knoll, 1970s

$6,769 / set

Set of Two "TULIP" Marble Top Saarinen Side Tables for Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of Two Carrara Marble top "Tulip" tables ,signed in base. Original set of two Coffee tables designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll early seventies an iconic set of tables for every ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Carrara Marble Top

$2,800

Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Carrara Marble Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Cast-Iron Base & Carrara Marble Top A highly sought-after early cast-iron–based Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knol...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

1960’s Saarinen Oval Marble Top Dining Table, Tulip Pedestal Table, for Knoll

$16,000

1960’s Saarinen Oval Marble Top Dining Table, Tulip Pedestal Table, for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

1960's Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Top Dining Table for Knoll. Tulip style base is enameled aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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

$9,500

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Eero Saarinen Large Carrara Satin Marble Top Tulip Dining Table for Knoll. Base is circa 1960's.

Category

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

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Chocolate Brown Space Age Tulip Side Table Luna by Opal Germany

$910

Chocolate Brown Space Age Tulip Side Table Luna by Opal Germany

By Opal Kleinmöbel 1

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming chocolate brown lacquered circular Space Age side table with metal tulip base and glass top has been manufactured in Germany 1960s.

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

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Metal

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Tulip Table Base For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tulip table base available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and wood, every tulip table base was constructed with great care. There are 82 variations of the antique or vintage tulip table base you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tulip table base you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tulip table base, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tulip table base that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Laurel Lamp Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tulip Table Base?

The average selling price for a tulip table base at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $18,397 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Tulip Table Base

Is a tulip table mid century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a tulip table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
A tulip table is a dining table or occasional table of a certain shape. It’s typically characterized by a slender stem-like pedestal base and a round tabletop. Its name is drawn from the name given to chairs that are part of a collection that Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen created for iconic mid-century furniture manufacturer Knoll during the 1950s.

The tables in Saarinen’s acclaimed series were called Pedestal tables, while the chairs were called Tulip chairs, armless or not, owing to their flower bulb-like shape. Today, design lovers everywhere frequently refer to Saarinen's Pedestal tables as tulip tables, and any table that looks like a Pedestal table is generally referred to as a tulip table, whether or not Saarinen had anything to do with it.

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Why is it called a tulip table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Tulip table is called that because it matches the Tulip chair. With its tapered shape, the seat of the chair resembles a tulip flower. Eero Saarinen designed both the Tulip chair and the Tulip table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tulip tables.
What era are tulip tables from?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Tulip tables are from the mid-century modern era. Finnish-American architect and furniture maker Eero Saarinen created the table in 1956 as part of the Pedestal collection of chairs and stools. The Pedestal table and its accompanying Tulip armchairs and armless chairs comprised cast-aluminum bases (“Tulip” became a common descriptor for all of the furnishings in the collection). Each table, stool and chair was crafted with a single, tapered cylindrical leg that descends to a base that flares into a circle, giving the illusion of being one piece. The series was designed for Knoll Inc. On 1stDibs, find vintage Tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Are tulip tables sturdy?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
With a cast iron or aluminum alloy base, rest assured, the tulip table is indeed sturdy. With its centrally-placed leg, the style of the table was designed to be functional and structurally solid. You’ll find a variety of tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a tulip table is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eero Saarinen tulip tables are beloved by interior designers worldwide, and there are some key things to look for to ensure your table is authentic. Examine the base of the chairs and table and confirm they're made from one piece of cast aluminum with no visible seams. Tulip tables have been crafted from various materials over the years, but never plastic. You can also turn the table over to look for a Knoll Inc. tag, though some vintage tables may not have this. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of authentic Eero Saarinen tulip furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
To tell a real Saarinen Tulip table, look under the tabletop. Authentic Saarinen tables will usually feature a label bearing the Knoll Industries name and a metal plaque that features Eero Saarinen's signature. The style of these tags and labels has changed over the years, but you can find pictures of them on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to the markings on your table. Materials can also be useful when authenticating Tulip tables. Authentic tables will have cast aluminum bases. A wood or plastic base is a good indication that the table is a replica, as is a plastic top rather than one made of wood, laminate or natural stone. If you're still unsure about the authenticity of your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a selection of Eero Saarinen Tulip tables on 1stDibs.
How do you determine table base size?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.

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