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.

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.

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.

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.

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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

Sold|~~$1,080~~

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

By Knoll

Located in Redding, CT

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table. Classic white side table for that modern room. Timeless

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

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An oval topped Saarinen tulip based side table in white laminate, manufactured by Knoll

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

Sold|~~$1,250~~

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Saarinen round tulip side table with satin white base and dark ebony finished wood top

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

Sold|~~$1,450~~

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Astoria, NY

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table, model 163, with white top, Knoll Studio plaque label to

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage 1960s Borge Johansen White Tulip Style Round Dining Dinette Table

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Vintage 1960s Borge Johansen White Tulip Style Round Dining Dinette Table

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Borge Johansen tulip table. This is a classic mid century modern dinette table featuring

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

"Tulipa"Circular Polished Bronze and White Marble Tulip Form Dining Table

Sold|~~$7,195~~

"Tulipa"Circular Polished Bronze and White Marble Tulip Form Dining Table

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary "Tulipa" Mid-Century-style circular tulip-form dining table featuring a polished

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK

Sold|~~$1,314~~

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern White Round Table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s

Sold|~~$3,298~~

Mid-Century Modern White Round Table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern white round table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s White round table

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Vintage Saarinen Style White Tulip Base Round White Marble Top Coffee Table

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Vintage Saarinen Style White Tulip Base Round White Marble Top Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Saarinen style white tulip base 36" round white marble top coffee table. Item feature a

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

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Marble, Metal

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK

Sold|~~$1,099~~

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

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Aluminum

Round Knoll Saarinen Tulip Dining Table White Laminate 50th Anniversary MCM

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Round Knoll Saarinen Tulip Dining Table White Laminate 50th Anniversary MCM

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A signed 50th Anniversary, 47 inch diameter, Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Tulip Pedestal Dining table

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK

Sold|~~$1,030~~

1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll International White Tulip Dining Table

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll International White Tulip Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Dayton, OH

Original mid century round tulip dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Made in

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

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Eero Saarinen White Plastic and Aluminium Tulip Round Table, Knoll

Sold|~~$3,824~~

Midcentury Eero Saarinen White Plastic and Aluminium Tulip Round Table, Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Roma, IT

Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) original tulip table by Eero Saarinen Signed Knoll Studio. This iconic

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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Round White Tulip Dining Table, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Round White Tulip Dining Table, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an Eero Saarinen style, round, Tulip dining table, by Burke, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Round White Tulip Dinette Table, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Round White Tulip Dinette Table, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a round, Tulip shaped dinette table in the style of Eero Saarinen, circa

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Large Oval White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana

Sold|~~$1,867~~

Large Oval White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A large Oval Tulip dining table designed by Maruice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, UK Painted

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

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Aluminum

Modway 60' White Saarinen Style High Gloss Tulip Oval Dining Table

Sold|~~$600~~

Modway 60' White Saarinen Style High Gloss Tulip Oval Dining Table

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Sleek and sculptural, this 60-inch oval dining table by Modway embodies iconic mid-century modern

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Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 47" Tulip table with white laminate top. Base has Knoll International stamp

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Early Saarinen Knoll Round White Tulip Side End Table, 1960s

Sold|~~$900~~

Mid-Century Modern Early Saarinen Knoll Round White Tulip Side End Table, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, early "tulip" side or end table, by Saarinen for Knoll

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Round White Tulip Side End Table, 1960s

Sold|~~$750~~

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Round White Tulip Side End Table, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll, round, tulip shaped side or end table, circa

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Early Saarinen Knoll White Tulip Side End Tables

Sold|~~$1,500 / set~~

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Early Saarinen Knoll White Tulip Side End Tables

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a pair of early "tulip" side or end tables, by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

White Space Age Tulip Side Table Luna by Opal Germany

Sold|~~$693~~

White Space Age Tulip Side Table Luna by Opal Germany

By Opal Kleinmöbel 1

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming white lacquered circular Space Age side table with metal tulip base and glass top has

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

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Metal

1960 Italian White Round Tulip Table with Laminated Gray Hand Painted Fabric Top

Sold|~~$1,750~~

1960 Italian White Round Tulip Table with Laminated Gray Hand Painted Fabric Top

By Ditta Steffenino

Located in New York, NY

A rare vintage decorative tulip occasional table attributed to the Italian Company Ditta Steffenino

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Vintage 1960s Italian Gueridon

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Metal

Eero Sarinen for Knoll White Tulip Coffee Table, Italy 1970s

Sold|~~$1,434~~

Eero Sarinen for Knoll White Tulip Coffee Table, Italy 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Naples, IT

Tulip coffee table by Hero Saarinen with aluminum base and white plastic laminate top, produced by

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

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studios MCM Tulip White Dining or Center Table, Signed

Sold|~~$3,150~~

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studios MCM Tulip White Dining or Center Table, Signed

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Plainview, NY

The Eero Saarinen (American / Finish 1910 - 1961) Mid-Century Modern white tulip pedestal dining or

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

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Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Tulip Table Lamps by Designline in White on White Glass

Sold|~~$995 / set~~

Pair of Mid-Century Tulip Table Lamps by Designline in White on White Glass

By Design Line, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous matching pair of tulip form table lamps after Laurel Lamp Company These feature white

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Nickel

Eero Saarinen Walnut and Off-White Tulip Dining Table for Knoll

Sold|~~$5,000~~

Eero Saarinen Walnut and Off-White Tulip Dining Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Denton, TX

Walnut topped dining table with beveled edge and off white metal base.

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

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Metal

Early White Marble Top Tulip Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll 1960s

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Early White Marble Top Tulip Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Early white marble top Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll 1960s Original condition, 1966

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

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Marble, Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Knoll Tulip Table with Black Marble Top and White Base

Sold|~~$1,100~~

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Knoll Tulip Table with Black Marble Top and White Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Knoll tulip side table in Nero Maquina marble top with white base.

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Tulip Side Table in the Manner of Saarinen

Sold|~~$695~~

Tulip Side Table in the Manner of Saarinen

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Knoll styled white tulip side table with laminate top and sculptural steel base in a satin finish

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Vintage 1999 Ikea Docksta 13040 41" Round White Tulip Base Dining Table

Sold|~~$250~~

Vintage 1999 Ikea Docksta 13040 41" Round White Tulip Base Dining Table

By IKEA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1999 Ikea Docksta 13040 41" Round White Tulip Base Dining Table. Item features the original

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

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Steel

Tulip Oval Table with White Aluminium Base and Laminated Top from, 1970s

Sold|~~$2,629~~

Tulip Oval Table with White Aluminium Base and Laminated Top from, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Tulip oval table with white lacquered aluminium base and laminated top from 1970s Inspired from

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Style Eero Saarinen White Tulip Dining Table Knife Edge Vintage Modern

Sold|~~$2,400~~

1960s Style Eero Saarinen White Tulip Dining Table Knife Edge Vintage Modern

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

White dining table Style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining table design knife edge in white

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage White Laminate Tulip Oval Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Int.

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Vintage White Laminate Tulip Oval Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Int.

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage white laminate tulip oval coffee table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Early Saarinen Knoll Round White Tulip Dining Table, 1960s

Sold|~~$2,000~~

Mid-Century Modern Early Saarinen Knoll Round White Tulip Dining Table, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, early Tulip dining table, by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Space Age Side Tables / Nightstands with Tulip Foot 1960's, ISKU

Sold|~~$2,211 / set~~

Pair of White Space Age Side Tables / Nightstands with Tulip Foot 1960's, ISKU

By Isku

Located in Cork, IE

! Made from solid birch and molded plywood the tables sit on rotating tulip feet. The square glass tops

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plywood

Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll

Sold|~~$2,100~~

Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A smaller sized dining or cafe tulip table with white laminate top and cast metal leg manufactured

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana 105cm

Sold|~~$1,314~~

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana 105cm

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip coffee table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana A

Sold|~~$864~~

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana A

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip coffee table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

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Aluminum

Round white Pedestal Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955

Sold|~~$3,980~~

Round white Pedestal Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Tulip model table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1955. 90 diameter table, central base in white

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana B

Sold|~~$864~~

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana B

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip coffee table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana 75

Sold|~~$9,477~~

1960s White Tulip Coffee Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana 75

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

White tulip coffee table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the

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

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio "Tulip" Dining Table

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio "Tulip" Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Astoria, NY

Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio "Tulip" Circular Dining Table, white laminate top on white enamel

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

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

White Oval Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Label

Sold|~~$950~~

White Oval Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Label

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

White oval tulip coffee table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Italian, originally designed in

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Mid-Century Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in San Antonio, TX

A timeless classic that looks beautiful in any setting, the Eero Saarinen's Tulip dining table top

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Tulip Dining Table by Burke

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Mid Century Tulip Dining Table by Burke

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A nice white tulip dining table with matching laminate top having a rolled edge and metal base

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

Materials

Laminate

Saarinen Tulip Side Table WIth Marble Top By Knoll

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Saarinen Tulip Side Table WIth Marble Top By Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Hanover, MA

"Tulip" table by Eero Saarinen with white base and white marble top (attached) produced by Knoll in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Round white dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen Knoll diameter 120 modern 1969

Sold|~~$4,528~~

Round white dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen Knoll diameter 120 modern 1969

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This is perhaps one of the best-known tables in the history of design, innovative project by Eero

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Saarinen for Knoll Ovoid Marble Tulip Base End Table

Sold|~~$1,155~~

Saarinen for Knoll Ovoid Marble Tulip Base End Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New Windsor, NY

Eero Saarinen for Knoll ovoid white marble top tulip base end table. White bevel edge marble with

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Side Table with Marble Top

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Side Table with Marble Top

Located in Astoria, NY

Eero Saarinen (Finnish/American, 1910-1961) for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Tulip low or side table

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Tulip Side Table for Knoll

Sold|~~$1,400~~

Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white tulip pedestal table with a oval Carrara marble top having a beveled edge, designed by Eero

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Designline in Brass with White Glass

Sold|~~$495~~

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Designline in Brass with White Glass

By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a brushed brass cast

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Designline in Yellow with White Glass

Sold|~~$495 / item~~

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Designline in Yellow with White Glass

By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a yellow powder coated cast

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by DesignLine in Green with White Glass

Sold|~~$495~~

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by DesignLine in Green with White Glass

By Design Line, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a cast aluminum base in

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll 36" Round White Tulip Dining Table

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll 36" Round White Tulip Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous 36" round white laminate top dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Was

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll 47" Round White Tulip Dining Table

Sold|~~$3,700~~

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll 47" Round White Tulip Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous 47" round white laminate top dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. It was

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

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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?
1 Answer
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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Are tulip tables sturdy?
1 Answer
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.
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.
How can I tell if a tulip table is real?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
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.
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.

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