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.

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.

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.

Tulip Table White

Knoll Eero Saarinen 1950s Table

Round Knoll Dining Table

Arkana Tulip

Mid Century Tulip Dining

Eero Saarinen Dining Table Oval

Tulip Laminate

Knoll Marble Table Top

Tulip Lamp Metal

Vintage Saarinen Style White Tulip Table

$1,200

Vintage Saarinen Style White Tulip Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic Mid-Century Modern white tulip dining table, inspired by the revolutionary designs of Eero Saarinen.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Saarinen 20" Tulip Pedestal Side Table in White Laminate

$1,250

Saarinen 20" Tulip Pedestal Side Table in White Laminate

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

The surface space of the 20” diameter top is the largest of the Tulip side table suite. Whether the table is paired with an accent or lounge chair, pulled up in front of a sofa, or s...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate

$1,250

Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

The table features a satin white laminate top and a painted cast aluminum base, providing a clean and timeless aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Marble Top Breakfast Table with Polished White Tulip Pedestal

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Round Marble Top Breakfast Table with Polished White Tulip Pedestal

Located in North York, ON

Round Marble Top Breakfast Table with Polished White Tulip Base. Original from the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen White Carrara Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll

$1,750

Eero Saarinen White Carrara Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous original example of the classic Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Executed in white Carrara Italian marble.

Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

White Tulip round table in marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955 modern

$5,993

White Tulip round table in marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955 modern

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Tulip table, design Eero Saarinen, Knoll production, 1955. Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 and manufactured by Knoll, the Tulip table is one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-centu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade

$775

Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade

By Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Knoll, Kartell

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Introducing the Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade, a stunning fusion of contemporary design and functional versatility.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian White Ceramic Tulip Cluster Table Lamp, circa 1950s

$550

Italian White Ceramic Tulip Cluster Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A new Italian white ceramic tulip cluster table lamp, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table with White Laminate 20" Top

$950

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table with White Laminate 20" Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Round Side Table, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The table features a 20-inch...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967

$7,051

Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Vicenza, IT

Tulip round dining table designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll in 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Eero Saarinen 20" Round White Tulip Side Tables, a Pair

$1,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Eero Saarinen 20" Round White Tulip Side Tables, a Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous pair of 20" round white laminate top tulip side tables designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century White Tulip RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp Netherlands 1960

$1,174

Mid-Century White Tulip RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp Netherlands 1960

By RAAK

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Elegant Mid-Century White Table Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam Description: Elevate your space with the timeless charm of the Mid-Century White Table Lamp, model D2128, meticulously crafted...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957

$4,200

Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957 A classic mid-century design by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, this oval tulip cocktail table features a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Saarinen 54" Round Tulip Pedestal Table in White Laminate by Knoll

$4,000

Saarinen 54" Round Tulip Pedestal Table in White Laminate by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection remains one of the most iconic achievements in modern furniture design. Often called the “Tulip,” Saarinen created the collection to eliminate the...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Saarinen 60" Round Tulip Pedestal Table in White Laminate by Knoll

$5,000

Saarinen 60" Round Tulip Pedestal Table in White Laminate by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection remains one of the most iconic achievements in modern furniture design. Often called the “Tulip,” Saarinen created the collection to eliminate the...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round White Tulip Side Table

$850

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round White Tulip Side Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous 20" round white laminate top side table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Tulip Side Table by Knoll Studio

$1,400

Saarinen Tulip Side Table by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Eero Saarinen's signature white pedestal Tulip Table by Knoll Studio, with laminate top and cast-aluminum base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of White Porcelain Tulip Shaped Vases Table Lamps with Crackle Finish

$3,995 / set

Pair of White Porcelain Tulip Shaped Vases Table Lamps with Crackle Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of white porcelain table lamps, each crafted from a vase form with a subtle crackle glaze and mounted on circular giltwood bases measuring 9.25 inches in diameter. The...

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

1970's Porcelain White and Green Colour Table Lamp with Tulips

$1,057

1970's Porcelain White and Green Colour Table Lamp with Tulips

Located in Marbella, ES

1970's Porcelain white and green colour table lamp with tulips.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

$5,800

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

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96 in Oval Tulip Dining Table in White Laminate

$7,250

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96 in Oval Tulip Dining Table in White Laminate

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Oval Tulip Dining Table, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015

$12,104

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015 Dining table model Tulip with oval top in white Calacatta marble with gray streaks.

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

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 oak 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

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

Mid-Century Modern Style Nineteen20 Round White Tulip Side Tables by OFS, a Pair

$2,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Style Nineteen20 Round White Tulip Side Tables by OFS, a Pair

By Office Furniture Systems

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern style pair of Nineteen20 side tables features a white Corian top with a white tulip pedestal base in the style of Eero Saarinen.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007

$3,842

American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007 Dining table mod.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp With Art Deco Bronze Statuette And White Art Glass Tulip Bowl 1940s

$648

Table Lamp With Art Deco Bronze Statuette And White Art Glass Tulip Bowl 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Table lamp with Art Deco bronze statuette and white art glass tulip bowl, France, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron White Tulip Flower Table Lamp

$1,250

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron White Tulip Flower Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Leafy Gold Gilt Iron White Tulip Flower Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Classic Modernist oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate Eero Saarinen / Knoll

$2,600

Classic Modernist oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate Eero Saarinen / Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate Eero Saarinen / Knoll..

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Coffee table from France in the manner of Knoll with a circular top finished with a white laminated surface.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

2016 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table with White Laminate Top 36"

$1,500

2016 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table with White Laminate Top 36"

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pedestal Tulip Dining Table, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table with Laminate Top 20"

$700

2010s Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table with Laminate Top 20"

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tulip Side Table, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen white laminate Tulip Dining Table by Knoll Switzerland. ca. 1970.

$2,500

Eero Saarinen white laminate Tulip Dining Table by Knoll Switzerland. ca. 1970.

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Geneva, CH

Eero Saarinen White Laminate Tulip Dining table by Knoll Switzerland, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate

Rougier White Acrylic Lucite Tulip Flower Leaf Mid Century Table Lamps - a Pair

$2,800

Rougier White Acrylic Lucite Tulip Flower Leaf Mid Century Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rougier White Acrylic Lucite Tulip Flower Leaf Mid Century Table Lamps - a Pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Dining/Conference Table or Desk in White Marble

$4,700

Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Dining/Conference Table or Desk in White Marble

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table designed for the work space having a center hole to run computer and telephone wires.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Original 1960 Maurice Burke White Round 47 3/4” Tulip Coffee Table

$2,400

Original 1960 Maurice Burke White Round 47 3/4” Tulip Coffee Table

By Maurice Burke

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Original Maurice Burke Large White Tulip Coffee Table. This table is a very early model designed in 1960 while Burke was still in Dallas before moving to the UK..

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Gloss White

$395 / item

Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Gloss White

By Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Sofa Table "Tulip" with white laminated top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$5,640

Sofa Table "Tulip" with white laminated top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an iconic design piece, a Space Age "Tulip" sofa or coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

White Tulip Table Lamp Globes by E. R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland, 60s, T-313

$2,702

White Tulip Table Lamp Globes by E. R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland, 60s, T-313

By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele

Located in Cork, IE

Set on a white enameled steel tulip base, eight opal glass globes are arranged at alternating heights on four arms with a nineth globe sitting on top to form of a pyramid.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table in White Laminate by Knoll, 1960

$1,650

Eero Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table in White Laminate by Knoll, 1960

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dronten, NL

An enduring icon of modern design, the Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table by Knoll embodies Eero Saarinen’s visionary effort to eliminate the “slum of legs” beneath tradition...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

TULIP BATTERY - White BASIC - Design by Marc Sadler

$545 / item

TULIP BATTERY - White BASIC - Design by Marc Sadler

By Slamp, Marc Sadler

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

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table

$2,747

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in w...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Style Nineteen20 Round White Corian Tulip Coffee Table by OFS

$1,300

Mid-Century Modern Style Nineteen20 Round White Corian Tulip Coffee Table by OFS

By Office Furniture Systems

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern style Nineteen20 coffee table features a white Corian top with a white tulip pedestal base in the style of Eero Saarinen.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century White Metal Tulip Feet and Wooden Top Coffee Table by Knoll

$2,585

Mid-Century White Metal Tulip Feet and Wooden Top Coffee Table by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century white metal tulip feet and wooden top coffee table by Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen Knoll

$975

Tulip Side Table by Maurice Burke in the style of Saarinen Knoll

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An elegant tulip side table with white Laminate top and heavy metal base in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll International.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Marble Pedestal Tulip Dining Table

$5,800 / item

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Marble Pedestal Tulip Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic design by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, this Tulip Pedestal table features a white marble top with a black base.

Category

Early 2000s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Tulip table lamp by Eva Renée Nele – Switzerland 1960

$1,645

Tulip table lamp by Eva Renée Nele – Switzerland 1960

By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten

Located in Girona, Girona

Tulip table lamp in white lacquered cast aluminium, three light points, off-white canvas shade, white plexiglass diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round Tulip Pedestal Side Table w/ Marble Top

$2,500

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round Tulip Pedestal Side Table w/ Marble Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pedestal Tulip Side Table, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Round White Marble 1" Thick Top Diamond Pattern Texture Composition Tulip Shape

$6,800

Round White Marble 1" Thick Top Diamond Pattern Texture Composition Tulip Shape

By Knoll, Herman Miller

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Round White Marble 1" Thick Top Diamond Pattern Texture Composition Tulip Shape Dining Conference Table MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Composition

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

$7,051

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll in Verdi Alpi Marble

$2,750

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll in Verdi Alpi Marble

By Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simply gorgeous Eero Saarinen tulip side table. Executed in white powered coated base and stunning Verdi Alpi green Italian marble.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Tall Candlestick Lantern Tulip Shade Table Lamp

$1,500

Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Tall Candlestick Lantern Tulip Shade Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Tall Candlestick Lantern Tulip Table Lamp with White Slag Glass Shades. Circa Late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Beige / Cream

$395 / item

Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Beige / Cream

By Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

2017 Eero Saarinen For Knoll Tulip Dining Table with 35 inch Vetro Bianco Top

$2,600 / item

2017 Eero Saarinen For Knoll Tulip Dining Table with 35 inch Vetro Bianco Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tulip Pedestal Dining Table, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat Upholstery

$12,600 / set

Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat Upholstery

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Kensington, MD

Paired with a glass top or lucite table, the fabric would be showcased to its full advantage, although this set would also be fantastic with a white tulip style table.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Cenuty Tulip Table in Full White Color

Unavailable|~~$3,173~~

20th Cenuty Tulip Table in Full White Color

Located in Firenze, IT

Tulip round dining table by Eero Saarinen, one of the most talented and innovative designers of the 20th century. Dimensions: diameter 120cm, height 72cm.

Category

20th Century European Center Tables

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Tulip Table White For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tulip table white you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tulip table white for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, laminate and aluminum. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tulip table white, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tulip table white bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Arkana Furniture each produced at least one beautiful tulip table white that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tulip Table White?

The average selling price for a tulip table white at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $466 on the low end and $9,724 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Tulip Table White

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?
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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?
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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.
Is a tulip table mid century modern?
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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.
How can you tell a real Saarinen Tulip table?
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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.

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