Space Age Tulip Swivel Tulip chair Set Line Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Featuring a white molded seat shell upholstered in rich green velour leather, the chair is raised on a swivel tulip base, exemplifying the sleek organic forms and Space Age modernism...
Metal
Retro Space Age Tulip Lucite Swivel Dining/Side Chairs In Leather, Set Of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Retro Space Age Chrome Tulip Tinted Lucite Curved Back Swivel Dining/Side Chairs New Reupholstered in Retro Embossed Patterned Leather - Set of 3 This set of thr...
Leather, Lucite
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
The sculptural swivel base in polished aluminum supports a deep, tulip-shaped seat, upholstered in soft white leather.
Aluminum
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H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Fabricius Kastholm Tulip Chairs Mod. 6725 Low Back Kill Int. Leather Swivel Base
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Berlin, DE
Brown leather upholstery and matte chromed swivel base.
Steel
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H 32 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Chairs, Black Swivel Frame and Leather Seat
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of Eero Saarinen tulip chairs with black swivel frame and black leather seat cushion, knoll sticker, circa 1984.
Aluminum
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H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 26.78 in
Modern Curved White and Taupe Grey Leather Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Rochester, England
This set of four modern curved swivel tulip tub chairs have a sleek, modernist aesthetic and feature the iconic ‘tulip’ style base originally designed by Eero Saarinen.
Leather
Vintage White & Taupe Swivel Tulip Tub Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Rochester, England
This set of four vintage tub chairs have a sleek, modernist aesthetic and feature the iconic ‘tulip’ style base originally designed by Eero Saarinen. The chairs have curved white ...
Leather
Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Swivel Chairs by Burke
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 1970s propeller base tulip chairs by Burke. Original seats in good condition with some fading/discoloration; reupholstery is recommended. Labeled on underside.
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Daystrom Furniture Tulip Style Swivel Chairs in Baby Blue and White
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Comprised of a white midcentury era thick heavy cast plastic (think Kartel or Joe Columbo) barrel shaped chair arms and frames with a baby blue faux leather seat and back upholstery ...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Paulin Tulip Midi Swivel Armchair F594 in New Leather, Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic Tulip Midi swivel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1960.
Chrome
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H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Paulin Tulip Midi Swivel Armchair F594 in New Leather, Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic Tulip Midi swivel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands – 1960.
Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Tulip Swivel Armchairs F594 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oirlo, LI
Iconic Tulip Midi swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands – 1960. The chairs are upholstered by Artifort in skai pink purple. This model is very comfortabl...
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
2 Limited Edition Pierre Paulin Tulip Swivel Armchairs for Artifort, 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of limited edition Little Tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965.
Chrome
Preban Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm - Tulip Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tulip Chair, by Kill INternational. Designed in 1964. A five-star base, made of polished aluminum, shell with brown leather, patinated, removable cover, height adjustment by gas spring.
Chrome, Aluminum
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H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
2er Set Pierre Guariche für Meurop „Crocus Ball Chair“ Tulip, Belgien 1960er
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Fantastisches 2er Set „Crocus Ball Chairs“ Drehsessel von Pierre Guariche für Meurop in blaunem Skaileder und gebürstetem Aluminium Drehfuß im Space Age Design, Belgien 1960er Jahre....
Aluminum
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.
Leather
Six Saarinen Swivel Tulip Design Base for Knoll Leather Seats
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Mid-Century Modern swivel Saarinen tulip design base chairs for Knoll.
Leather
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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Eero Saarinen, Set of Five Swivel Tulip Chairs, Leather-Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Munster, NRW
Stunning set of five swivel dining tulip chairs, designed in 1955 by Eero Saarinen.
Aluminum
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H 31 in W 33.25 in D 28 in
Vintage 1970s Pair of Burgundy Leather and Aluminum Tulip Base Swivel Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
This pair is in overall good condition. Burgundy leather. Aluminum base. Swivels. Designer or maker unknown, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 28" D x 33.25" W x 31" H 14.5" seat height.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair On Swivel Tulip Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great sixties Saarinen style to this unique arm chair.
Metal
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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired by the flower, the chair has a Tulip-esque silhouette with a petal shaped seat whic...
Leather
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H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
Original Fabricius and Kastholm Kill FK 6727 Tulip Swivel Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Voorburg, NL
Original Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm FK 6727 swivel chair designed in1964 in Denmark. Produced by Alfred Kill International in Germany, comes from first owner. This is a rar...
Stainless Steel
4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Swivel Armchairs with Leather Seats
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice set of 4 Eero Saarinen tulip armchairs for Knoll. These are the swivel version and have the leather cushions.
Aluminum
Set of Eight Eero Saarinen for Knoll Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 1960s set of eight Mid-Century Modern white Tulip dining chairs. All the chairs have new cushions, covered in a period correct, soft, black pebbled faux leather and restore...
Aluminum
Set of Six Eero Saarinen for Knoll Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 1960s set of six Mid-Century Modern white Tulip dining chairs. All the chairs have new cushions, covered in a period correct, soft, black pebbled faux leather and restored ...
Aluminum
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H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Swivel Tulip Desk Chair, Alfred Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Utrecht, NL
Black tulip / bird swivel desk chair by Danish designers Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius on original three-legged base with authentic metal casters, made by 1st manufacturer Alfre...
Steel
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H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Tulip or Bird Swivel Desk Chair
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Utrecht, NL
Fully upholstered high version black leather bucket / model 6725 bird chair on tripod swivel base by first manufacturer Alfred Kill, designed in 1964 by Danish designers Jorgen Kasth...
Steel, Chrome
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H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Tulip Table and Six 'Vinga' Swivel Chairs by Börje Johanson, 1970s
By Johanson Design, Börje Johanson
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of six early production Vinga swivel chairs by Bo¨rje Johanson upholstered in creme white faux leather on chromed steel tulip form pedestal bases including matching table.
Chrome
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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Set with Four Swivel Chairs and Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Tulip dining set with four swiveling chairs and a 42 inch round dining table.
Aluminum
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H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Swivel Tulip Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Berlin, DE
Tulip chair, designed in 1960s by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm and manufactured by Kill International in Denmark. Made of brown leather with a beautiful patina and a three-leg...
Chrome
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H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Paulin Pair of Tulip Swivel Armchairs F594 in New Leather, Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic Tulip Midi swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands – 1960.
Chrome
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