Does the Tulip chair swivel?

Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who designed the Tulip chair?

Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.

How do I identify a Saarinen Tulip chair?

To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a tulip chair is real?

To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.

Italian Tulip Chair

Space Age Tulip

Fiberglass Chairs 1970s

Sedia Chair

German Or Austrain Ech Bank Chairs

Set 4 Swivel Chairs

Prie Dieu Or Prayer Chair

Casa Fendi

Knoll Leather Swivel Chair

Tulip L Gray Chair by Kazuko Okamoto

$980 / item

H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 30.32 in

Tulip L Gray Chair by Kazuko Okamoto

By Chairs & more

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant chair has natural polished ash wood legs. It is enriched by a gray FreeForm polyurethane shell. Other colours are available.

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Tulip Chairs, 1930s

$4,200 / set

H 29.5 in W 43 in D 32 in

Pair of Art Deco Tulip Chairs, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of Italian Art Deco armchairs from the 1940s, characterized by their sculptural silhouette and refined materials. The flared, geometric form is accentuated by panels of ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$11,988 / set

H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Brussels, BE

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Fendi Casa Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs

$8,800 / set

H 30 in W 28 in D 25 in

Pair of Fendi Casa Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs

By Fendi Casa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent pair of plush velvet upholstered lounge chairs by Fendi Casa in an aubergine shade. The chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two

$4,400 / set

H 32 in W 20 in D 21.25 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

This is the authentic Saarinen Tulip Chair produced by Knoll. Made in Italy.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Four

$12,000 / set

H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Four

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

This is the authentic Saarinen Tulip Chair produced by Knoll. Made in Italy.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip Chair Vintage 70's Design Modernistic space age

$693

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Tulip Chair Vintage 70's Design Modernistic space age

Located in Taranto, IT

Tulip Chair Vintage 70s Modern Design. Signs of time present. See photos! to be restored! Height 82cm Width 50 cm Profondità 45 cm P.S. : IF YOU THINK OUR REQUEST IS TOO HIGH...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955

$1,175

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in

Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Tulip chair mod. 769-S, single piece, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Produced in the United States, production period 1955 (original design). Structure made of white lacquered ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Style Dining Chair White Tulip Model, Italy 1970s

$822

H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Eero Saarinen Style Dining Chair White Tulip Model, Italy 1970s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Naples, IT

An elegant armless swivel chair with a white die-cast aluminum base and glossy white ABS monocoque shell, the chair is styled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip. Central pedestal base that ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Style Set of 3 Black Dining Chairs Tulip Model, Italy 1970s

$752 / item

H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Eero Saarinen Style Set of 3 Black Dining Chairs Tulip Model, Italy 1970s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Naples, IT

Elegant armless swivel chairs with black lacquered cast aluminum base and black glossy abs monocoque, the chair is in Eero Saarinen's Tulip style. Each chair features a central pedes...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of ‘Tulip’ Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia / Maxalto

$4,936 / set

H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

Pair of ‘Tulip’ Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia / Maxalto

By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Striking pair of “Tulip” lounge chairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia’s Maxalto collection in 2000.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Recent Sales

Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Production 1960 Tulip Chairs

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in

Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Production 1960 Tulip Chairs

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

Set of vintage tulip chairs with original mais upholstery and padded back. Rotating frame, original paint.

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Trumpet / Tulip Base Easy or Lounge Chair. 2 Identical Available

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Space Age Trumpet / Tulip Base Easy or Lounge Chair. 2 Identical Available

By Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Swivelling space age lounge chair. The chair has a fibreglass shell on a trumpet (or tulip) base with beautifully red brown coloured tufted leather cushions. Both leather and shells ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Italian Armchairs Model Tulip Designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B, 2000s

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

Italian Armchairs Model Tulip Designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B, 2000s

By B&B Italia, Jeffrey Bernett

Located in Vienna, AT

Italian armchairs model tulip designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B, 2000s.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Tulip Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia Chrome Base

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

Pair of Red Tulip Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia Chrome Base

By Jeffrey Bernett

Located in Old Romney, Kent

Pair of iconic early 21st century design pieces. These Tulip swivel armchairs are made by B&B Italia with chrome bases, these particular chairs were manufactured in 2003. The design ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Eero Saarinen "Tulip" Table and Four Chairs

Unavailable

H 28.25 in Dm 54 in

Vintage Eero Saarinen "Tulip" Table and Four Chairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

A "Tulip" Table and Four Chairs by Eero Saarinen. Circa 1960's
Sold as a set

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble

Chic Pair of Italian "Tulip" Chairs in Lavender Velvet 1950s

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H 37 in W 38 in D 22 in

Chic Pair of Italian "Tulip" Chairs in Lavender Velvet 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century pair of Italian "Tulip" chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, 1970, Italy

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H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, 1970, Italy

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Famous Tulip Chair designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. The Tulip series was a major inspiration for the designers of the time and for a large number of designers for decades to come.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Knoll Tulip Group of 8 Chairs Plastic Italy 1990s

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H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 21.46 in

Knoll Tulip Group of 8 Chairs Plastic Italy 1990s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, IT

Group of chairs; base in cast aluminum, shell in plastic material, foam cushion upholstered in fabric.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Plastic Chairs, in Tulip Style, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Italian Plastic Chairs, in Tulip Style, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian plastic chairs, in tulip style, 1970s Tulip chairs with plastic and white metal structure and pillow in original blue fabric Good conditions.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Eero Saarinen set of four Tulip chairs 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in

Eero Saarinen set of four Tulip chairs 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in bari, IT

Saarinen Tulip chairs are a modernist design classic, created by architect and designer Eero Saarinen in the 1950s. They are famous for their sleek, minimalist lines, with tulip-shap...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip pivoting chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s

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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in

Tulip pivoting chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent set of four swivel Tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1960s. This set is in very good vintage condition but shows some signs of wear due to age. Al...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 tulip chairs by Pizzi arredamenti, 1970s Italy.

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H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in

Set of 8 tulip chairs by Pizzi arredamenti, 1970s Italy.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Set of 8 tulip chairs by Pizzi arredamenti, 1970s Italy. Aluminum and steel base with black faux leather seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Modern Pair of Red Tulip Swivel Chairs B&B Italia, Italian

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H 26.5 in W 31 in D 29 in

Contemporary Modern Pair of Red Tulip Swivel Chairs B&B Italia, Italian

By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a contemporary pair of tulip, swivel armchairs, on chrome bases, by B&B Italia. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 31" W x 29" D x 26.5" B.H. x 16" ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Tulip Chair by Luigi Colani for Lusch, 1970`s

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H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in

Tulip Chair by Luigi Colani for Lusch, 1970`s

By Luigi Colani

Located in Munich, DE

Industrial futuristic Italian design! This chair by the late designer Colani is a beautiful example of his work. Manufactured in Germany in 1973 the Mid-century chair is made from wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Tulip-Shaped Club Chairs with Brass Legs

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H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Pair of Tulip-Shaped Club Chairs with Brass Legs

Located in Chicago, IL

These vintage 1960's club chairs feature transitional Italian styling and solid brass lags. The fabric is a synthetic velvet in a pale violet color.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs for Knoll - a Pair

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H 32 in W 26.5 in D 23.5 in

Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs for Knoll - a Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Tulip Pedestal Collection swivel arm chairs with black Prairie phthalate-free vinyl cushions and white lacquered cast-aluminum bases originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Swivel Lounge Tulip Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi in Blue Tweed, Italy, 1970

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H 28 in W 32.5 in L 28 in

Pair of Swivel Lounge Tulip Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi in Blue Tweed, Italy, 1970

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in New York, NY

Fully restored, comfortable and roomy pair of swivel tulip lounge chairs attributed to Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, circa 1970, Italy.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 white and blue Tulip 769-S chairs, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955 modern

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H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in

Set of 4 white and blue Tulip 769-S chairs, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955 modern

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 for Knoll, the Tulip Model 769-S chairs are part of the iconic Pedestal Collection. With their distinctive painted aluminum base and fiberglass shel...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Rudi Bonzanini Fibreglass Tulip Dining Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in

Set of 6 Rudi Bonzanini Fibreglass Tulip Dining Chairs

By Rudi Bonzanini

Located in Torquay, GB

1960s set of 6 Eero Saarinen fibreglass Tulip Swivel dining chairs. Licensed and manufactured by Rudi Bonzanini. Tulip shaped swivel action fibreglass shells, bolted onto powder c...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 8

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H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 8 These chairs showcase the timeless beauty of mid century modern design, featuring sleek black lacquered fiberg...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather

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H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather

By B&B Italia

Located in Tilburg, NL

B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather, Italy, 2010.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chairs by Knoll

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H 32 in W 26 in D 23.5 in

Set of Four Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of four Eero Saarinen tulip arm chairs by Knoll. New upholstery with Maharam "Messenger" fabric in charcoal. Can easily be changed as desired. In excellent condition. Tags on cha...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 2

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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 2

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll, the Pedestal Collection has become one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. The award-...

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Tulip Leather Armchair by Gamma Arredamenti

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H 31 in W 33 in L 31 in

Tulip Leather Armchair by Gamma Arredamenti

By Gamma Arredamenti

Located in San Diego, CA

Manufactured in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti, this chair it’s in great condition and retails for double of the asking price, beautiful color.

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of six mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini - circa 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in

Set of six mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini - circa 1960s

By Rudi Bonzanini

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Set of six white mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini. Tulip Chair - Italian designer The Tulip Chair emphasises ergonomic comfort, with its curved backrest and molded s...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern Jeffrey Bernett B&B Italia Pair of Tulip Armchairs Chrome

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H 26.5 in W 31 in D 31 in

Contemporary Modern Jeffrey Bernett B&B Italia Pair of Tulip Armchairs Chrome

By B&B Italia, Jeffrey Bernett

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stunning pair of deep red and chrome tulip swivel armchairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 31" Sq x 26.5" H...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Set of 4 "Tulip" Armless Chairs Design Eero Saarinen for Play Italy, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in L 31.5 in

Set of 4 "Tulip" Armless Chairs Design Eero Saarinen for Play Italy, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in taranto, IT

Set of 4 "tulip" model armless chairs, design Eero Saarinen, produced in the 70s by Play Italia, fiberglass shell on die-cast aluminum base The Tulip chair was designed by Eero Sa...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen 42 inch Table and Two Arm Tulip Chairs

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H 28.75 in Dm 42 in

Eero Saarinen 42 inch Table and Two Arm Tulip Chairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Newer Saarinen Laminate topped 42 inch table and two swivle arm chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

White Knoll, Saarinen Calacatta marble tulip dining table with 4 matching chairs

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H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in

White Knoll, Saarinen Calacatta marble tulip dining table with 4 matching chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Highclere, Newbury

An iconic vintage Eero Saarinen, Knoll white tulip dining set with a Calacatta marble top and 4 matching Saarinen, Knoll vintage tulip chairs with the original seat pads and covers.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Pair of Fendi Casa Black Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs

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H 30 in W 28 in D 25 in

Pair of Fendi Casa Black Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs

By Fendi

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent pair of plush black velvet upholstered lounge chairs by Fendi Casa. The chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has a fine satin bor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen Set of 4 Swiveling Tulip Chairs, 1960s Signed

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H 32 in W 29 in D 21 in

Eero Saarinen Set of 4 Swiveling Tulip Chairs, 1960s Signed

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of 4 swiveling Tulip chairs with cast aluminum bases by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American 1960s (“Made in Italy” Knoll Labels on bottoms and underside of cushions read "Knoll").

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4

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H 30 in W 22 in D 24 in

1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, tulip swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro for Zanotta, Anatomical Chair Sacco Tulip, 2019

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H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro for Zanotta, Anatomical Chair Sacco Tulip, 2019

By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro

Located in Brussels, BE

Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro for Zanotta, anatomical chair Sacco tulip, 2019.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Knoll Tulip Table Eero Saarinen Marble & Ten Swivel Blue Dining Chairs Oval

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H 28.75 in W 48 in D 78.25 in

Knoll Tulip Table Eero Saarinen Marble & Ten Swivel Blue Dining Chairs Oval

By Eero Saarinen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen tulip table marble oval with 10 swivel upholstered side dining chairs. The green tags are on the cushions and the bottom of the chairs. This set is approx...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble

Tulip Dining suite of Marble top table and 4 swivel chairs by Saarinen for Knoll

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H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in

Tulip Dining suite of Marble top table and 4 swivel chairs by Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A really good example of an original Knoll produced Tulip set by Eero Saarinen. The table with a calacatta top, and the four swivel chairs with original green Knoll fabric cushions.T...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Pair of 1960's Italian Round Back Chairs on a Tulip Base

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H 32 in W 25 in D 23 in

Pair of 1960's Italian Round Back Chairs on a Tulip Base

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage Italian round back chairs on brushed steel tulip bases.

Category

20th Century Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Authentic Early Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs in Black Leather Seat Cushion

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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

Authentic Early Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs in Black Leather Seat Cushion

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Armonk, NY

Authentic Early Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs in black leather seat cushion is an iconic Mid-Century Modern chair that’s in the permanent collection at MoMA.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Authentic Early Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs in Black Leather Seat Cushion

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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

Authentic Early Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs in Black Leather Seat Cushion

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Armonk, NY

Authentic early Knoll Eero Saarinen tulip chairs in black leather seat cushion is an iconic Mid-Century Modern chair that’s in the permanent collection at MoMA.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Saarinen Swivel Tulip Chairs by Knoll

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H 31.5 in W 19.25 in D 19 in

Set of Six Saarinen Swivel Tulip Chairs by Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

a set of six classic and iconic modern 'tulip' chairs with swivel seats designed by Eero Saarinen and made in Italy by Knoll. the perfect combination of white chairs with black leath...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Italian velvet Lounge Chairs, 1960s

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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in

Italian velvet Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in Porto, PT

Italian lounge chairs with tulip foot, complete new upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Velvet Lounge Chair, 1960s

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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in L 30.32 in

Italian Velvet Lounge Chair, 1960s

Located in Porto, PT

Italian lounge chair with tulip foot, complete new upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Set of Six Tulip Swivel Chairs Original Leather Seats, Knoll 1970s

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H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 28.75 in

Eero Saarinen Set of Six Tulip Swivel Chairs Original Leather Seats, Knoll 1970s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Vienna, AT

Eero Saarinen set of six tulip swivel chairs original leather seats, Knoll, 1970s. Signed Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

B&B Italia Tulip Fabric Armchair Red 360 Degrees Rotatable Jeffrey Bernett

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H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in

B&B Italia Tulip Fabric Armchair Red 360 Degrees Rotatable Jeffrey Bernett

By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia

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Italian Tulip Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian tulip chair for your home. An Italian tulip chair — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an Italian tulip chair, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian tulip chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian tulip chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian tulip chair over the years, but those crafted by Eero Saarinen, B&B Italia and Jeffrey Bernett are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Italian Tulip Chair?

The average selling price for an Italian tulip chair at 1stDibs is $4,748, while they’re typically $1,076 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Italian Tulip Chair

Does the Tulip chair swivel?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who designed the Tulip chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
How do I identify a Saarinen Tulip chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a tulip chair is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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.

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