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.

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 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.

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.

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 Tables

Mid Century Tulip Dining

Tulip Laminate

Eero Saarinen White Arabescato Marble Dining Or Center Table For Knoll

Knoll Studio

Mid Century White Pedestal Table

Burke Tulip

Knoll Oval Coffee Table

Laminate Knoll

Eero Saarinen Verdi Alpi Green Marble Tulip Side Table for Knoll

$1,999

Eero Saarinen Verdi Alpi Green Marble Tulip Side Table for Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic tulip side table designed by zero Saarinen. Authentic Knoll production in rarer Verdi Alpi green marble.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Marble

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

$7,771

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

Located in Greding, DE

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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 French Tulip Coffee Table, Vinyl Top, Metal Base

$4,850

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

Located in Austin, TX

This piece has a vinyl white veneer on the surface. The base is a metal tulip shaped base with a black finish. The piece is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wea...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (publisher) “Tulip” table, 120cm

$4,571

Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (publisher) “Tulip” table, 120cm

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (publisher) Tulipe” table, designed in 1956, circular top in gray veined anthracite marble on a central cast aluminum base white l...

Category

Vintage 1950s Tables

Materials

Marble

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

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s

$6,400

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in bruxelles, BE

Round Table (137 cm diameter) with marble top and aluminium base designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International. Stamped Knoll International under the leg. Wear due to...

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

1970s Chromecraft Smoked Lucite Tulip Chairs Dining Table, Set of 5

$8,950 / set

1970s Chromecraft Smoked Lucite Tulip Chairs Dining Table, Set of 5

By Chrome Craft

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, smoked oval glass dining table and smoked tulip swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibite...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

$1,250

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 16 D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

$2,800

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 20" D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen 42" Tulip Dining Table with 4 Swiveling Chairs for Knoll

$4,400 / set

Eero Saarinen 42" Tulip Dining Table with 4 Swiveling Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A vintage mid-century modern icon 42'' tulip dining table with four matching swiveling chairs reupholstered in red Knoll fabric.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Classic Early Pair of Knoll / Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands

$2,980 / set

Classic Early Pair of Knoll / Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Early Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Walnut Tulip Side / End Tables Stands,, Amazing original condition , finish , patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen styled Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke (A)

$1,200

Saarinen styled Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke (A)

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A taller round tulip side table or lamp table in white with matching Laminate top designed by Maurice Burke in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll .

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Formica & Aluminum Side Table for Knoll

$910Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-century Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Formica & Aluminum Side Table for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Classic mid-century modern Tulip side table in the style of the design made by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1958, featuring a circular wood composite Formica top and sculptural aluminu...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table with Marble Top

$8,965

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table with Marble Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Mortsel, BE

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Tulip' dining table, Carrara marble, metal, United States, 1950s/1960s This distinguished pedestal table from the Tulip collection was concei...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tulip Style Pedestal Side Table by Prodelco

$950

Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tulip Style Pedestal Side Table by Prodelco

By Gordon Martz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant tulip-style solid staved wood side/end table with attractive walnut grain and rich color by Prodelco of Los Angeles, CA, ca. 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

$4,750 / set

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

Located in Austin, TX

Each table has a steel metal tulip base. The base features two different finishes to the metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Occasional Table ‘Tulip’ Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA

$4,114

Occasional Table ‘Tulip’ Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Occasional table ‘Tulip’ designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA, 1955 - 1956.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$7,200

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s Dining table model Tulip with a round top in white Calacatta marble with gray streaks.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 54" Tulip Carrara Marble Dining Table

$6,495

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 54" Tulip Carrara Marble Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 54" Tulip Carrara Marble Dining Table This dining table measures: 54 wide x 54 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches Ex...

Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

$4,060Sale Price|30% Off

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

$2,800

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International. Oval “Tulip” side table. Circa 1950

$2,628

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International. Oval “Tulip” side table. Circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Eero Saarinen, for Knoll International “Tulipe” side table with oval top in Calacatta marble with fine veins in shades of beige, on a base in white epoxy-lacquered cast aluminum. Ic...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Custom Porcelain Dining Table with Distressed Silver Leaf Tulip Bases Carrocel

$18,950

Custom Porcelain Dining Table with Distressed Silver Leaf Tulip Bases Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom porcelain dining table with distressed silver leaf tulip bases by Carrocel. Featuring black porcelain top with custom finished tulip bases in a distressed silver leaf.

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Tulip Side Table Base Eero Saarinen Knoll 1960s

$914

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Tulip Side Table Base Eero Saarinen Knoll 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Black Tulip Side Table Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s Original Tulip metal table base by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saa...

Category

20th Century American Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tulip End Tables with Beveled Glass, 1960s

$1,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tulip End Tables with Beveled Glass, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern side tables with organic shaped bases and beveled hexagon shaped glass. Very simple yet stylish. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$5,850 / set

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

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Dining Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

$6,000

Dining Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Beograd, RS

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Vintage Eero Saarinen Knoll Marble Oval Top Tulip Side Table

$2,600

Vintage Eero Saarinen Knoll Marble Oval Top Tulip Side Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage Saarinen marble oval top side table, the top is Arabescato marble. This table was manufactured in the 1960's to 1970's by Knoll Associates or Knoll International. The table...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

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

$6,857

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$5,600

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s Dining table mod.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen & Knoll, 2 “tulip” pedestal tables in “EMPERADOR” marble, 20th cen

$3,542

Eero Saarinen & Knoll, 2 “tulip” pedestal tables in “EMPERADOR” marble, 20th cen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) & Knoll International Side table with round Emperador marble top on a tulip base. Dimensions: height 51 cm x diameter 51 cm and height 38 cm Diam 51 c...

Category

20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table

$1,250

Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Classic tulip side table designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Tucson, AZ

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table

$5,347

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table This dining table measures: 77.75 wide x 47.75 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches A...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Maurice Burke Dining Set Tulip Dining Table and Chairs - 5 Pieces

$1,400 / set

Maurice Burke Dining Set Tulip Dining Table and Chairs - 5 Pieces

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very nice vintage dining set that includes four Burke chairs and table, The table measures H 29.5” W 38”

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

American Sheraton Cherry Serpentine Tulip Wood Inlaid Game Table, Circa 1820

$6,500

American Sheraton Cherry Serpentine Tulip Wood Inlaid Game Table, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton cherry serpentine game table with a carved reeded edge, outset cut corners, centered lace wood plate surrounded by tulip wood inlay, and terminating on the original...

Category

Antique 1820s American Sheraton Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite Chromcraft Dining Set Tulip Glas Dining table & 4x leather Chairs

$8,054 / set

Lucite Chromcraft Dining Set Tulip Glas Dining table & 4x leather Chairs

By Chromcraft

Located in Munich, Bavaria

It is a beautiful example of the space age era. The beautiful tulip swivel chairs are beautiful sculptured with a thin body shape.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

$5,175Sale Price|25% Off

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Early Production Knoll Saarinen Walnut Tulip Table & 4 Chairs 575 Madison

$9,500 / set

Rare Early Production Knoll Saarinen Walnut Tulip Table & 4 Chairs 575 Madison

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful and quite rare very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table and chairs. The Walnut top table and chairs all bear the Knoll 575 Madison Avenue label which means t...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Dining table Tulip in marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

$6,057 / item

Dining table Tulip in marble by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent "Tulip" table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in the 1960s This iconic marble table, recognizable by its white cast aluminum base, is a timeless piece ...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

White aluminum, wood Tulip round table by E. Saarinen for Knoll International

$2,742

White aluminum, wood Tulip round table by E. Saarinen for Knoll International

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Iconic space age round table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Iternational. The table is made up by 3 main parts: laquered wood table top, wooden connecting disc with concealed sc...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Cast Iron

Vintage Scandinavian MidCentury Modern Dining Table with Chrome Metal Tulip Leg.

$1,485Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Scandinavian MidCentury Modern Dining Table with Chrome Metal Tulip Leg.

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The table top is made of fiberglass, lacquered white. The base is a metal tulip leg. The table is for 5 persons. This table is in original vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

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

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

$11,771

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

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip 42" Dining Table in Black with Oak Top

$2,200 / item

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip 42" Dining Table in Black with Oak Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Mid‑Century Ilse Möbel “Tulip” Side Table in Eero Saarinen Style

$594Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Mid‑Century Ilse Möbel “Tulip” Side Table in Eero Saarinen Style

By Ilse Möbel

Located in Debrecen, HU

This striking mid‑20th‑century “Tulip” side table combines timeless design with German craftsmanship.

Category

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

Materials

Plywood

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

$5,485

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

Eero Saarinen Round Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood

$12,000

Eero Saarinen Round Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

From the Saarinen pedastal table collection, 1956, custom order for Neiman Marcus, 54" tulip dining table with rare book-matched rosewood top.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Knoll Studio "Saarinen" Tulip Side Coffee Table - In Nero Marquina Marble

$3,072

Knoll Studio "Saarinen" Tulip Side Coffee Table - In Nero Marquina Marble

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a sublime, immaculately-presented "Saarinen" Side/Coffee table in Nero Marquina Marble, manufactured by the leading Furniture manufacturer, Knoll Studio....

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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

$4,600

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

By Pace Collection, Florence Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite, Chrome

Newly Refinished - Pair of Vintage Multi-Wood Tulip Style Side Tables 2x

$695 / set

Newly Refinished - Pair of Vintage Multi-Wood Tulip Style Side Tables 2x

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

Category

Vintage 1960s Other Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early Carrara Marble Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International

$4,457 / set

Pair of Early Carrara Marble Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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 Herman Miller, Knoll

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

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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

Mother of Pearl Veneer Patch Work Tulip Shape side End Table Stand MINT

$1,400

Mother of Pearl Veneer Patch Work Tulip Shape side End Table Stand MINT

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mother of Pearl Veneer Patch Work Tulip Shape side End Table Stand MINT

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1971 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Side Table 20" in Walnut

$2,250

1971 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Side Table 20" in Walnut

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

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

$2,800

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

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

$3,714

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

By Aldo Tura, Aldo Tura

Located in Cork, IE

This lounge table in turquoise on a brown tulip foot base by the renowned Italian designer Aldo Tura is a 1950s mid-century modern masterpiece and rare find in this color!

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

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Tulip Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tulip tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tulip tables — often made from metal, wood and stone — can elevate any home. We have 2527 antique and vintage tulip tables in-stock, while there are 70 modern editions to choose from as well. Tulip tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco tulip tables are consistently popular styles. Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Maurice Burke each produced beautiful tulip tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Tulip Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $168,500 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 Tables

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.
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 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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What era are tulip tables from?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Tulip tables are from the mid-century modern era. Finnish-American architect and furniture maker Eero Saarinen created the table in 1956 as part of the Pedestal collection of chairs and stools. The Pedestal table and its accompanying Tulip armchairs and armless chairs comprised cast-aluminum bases (“Tulip” became a common descriptor for all of the furnishings in the collection). Each table, stool and chair was crafted with a single, tapered cylindrical leg that descends to a base that flares into a circle, giving the illusion of being one piece. The series was designed for Knoll Inc. On 1stDibs, find vintage Tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Are tulip tables sturdy?
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.
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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