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

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!

$6,000 / set

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Knoll Saarinen oval walnut tulip side end tables stands mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

$3,736

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

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set in the Manner of Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$2,895 / set

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set in the Manner of Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Perkasie, PA

Description: A striking Mid-Century Modern dining set featuring a pedestal dining table with four coordinating swivel chairs, designed in the iconic Tulip style associated with Eero ...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Tulip Coffee Table with Etched Metal and Slate Top by Heinz Lilienthal, 1960's

$4,389

Tulip Coffee Table with Etched Metal and Slate Top by Heinz Lilienthal, 1960's

By Heinz Lilienthal

Located in London, GB

Round coffee table with black slate mosaic border that radiates around an etched aluminium center plate with radiating abstract pattern. The tulip foot is cast in aluminium. Round c...

Category

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

Materials

Slate, Aluminum

Vintage 1970s Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll Oval Emperador Marble Top

$1,570

Vintage 1970s Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll Oval Emperador Marble Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Eero Saarinen tulip side table for Knoll with oval Emperador marble top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen For Knoll International 35 Inch Tulip Coffee Table Rosewood 2009

$1,850

Eero Saarinen For Knoll International 35 Inch Tulip Coffee Table Rosewood 2009

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is one Knoll 35 inch Tulip Coffee Table, designed by Eero Saarinen. This example has a white powder coated base with a gorgeous rosewood top.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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 Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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...

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

Materials

Aluminum

C. 1960 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table with Laminate Top 78x48"

$6,000

C. 1960 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table with Laminate Top 78x48"

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

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Louis XV Style Womens Tulip Veneer, Bureau Plat or Desk

$3,733

20th Century Louis XV Style Womens Tulip Veneer, Bureau Plat or Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

Tulip wood veneered. Extremely fine, floral, bronze fittings.

Category

20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs

$14,283 / set

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

MCM 22" Tall Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Walnut Laminate Top

$1,683Sale Price|35% Off

MCM 22" Tall Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Walnut Laminate Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

For your consideration is the iconic mid-century Tulip pedestal side table design, created by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Tulip Side Table with Oval Walnut Top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$1,850

Vintage Tulip Side Table with Oval Walnut Top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage tulip side table with a stunning oval top in walnut designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

1st Edition 'Tulip' Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965

$12,798Sale Price / set|20% Off

1st Edition 'Tulip' Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Pierre Paulin (France) Manufacturer: ARTIFORT (Netherlands) Country: Netherlands Model: Tulip table and chairs Design Design period: 1965 Date of manufacturing: circa ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

1930s French Art Deco Console Table with Tulip Shape in Black Lacquer and Chrome

$8,227 / item

1930s French Art Deco Console Table with Tulip Shape in Black Lacquer and Chrome

Located in Ulm, DE

This elegant original French Art Deco console from the 1930s is a fine example of the refined design language of the period. Its graceful tulip-shaped supports create a distinctive s...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

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

Specification: 20" White satin smooth laminate top with beveled edge. Tulip pedestal base is heavy molded cast aluminum with white paint and corrosion-resistant Rilsan finish.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Orange Laminate Top

$9,100Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-century Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Orange Laminate Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

For your consideration is the iconic mid-century 6-person Tulip dining table design, created by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Dining Table with 42" Round Top, Model 173F

$3,000

1960s Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Dining Table with 42" Round Top, Model 173F

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pedestal Tulip Dining Table, Model 173F, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

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

18" Round top Mother Of Pearl Veneer Tulip Base Side End Table Stand MINT

$1,250

18" Round top Mother Of Pearl Veneer Tulip Base Side End Table Stand MINT

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

18" Round top Mother Of Pearl Veneer Tulip Base Side End Table Stand MINT

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Elegant Black High Gloss Art Déco Gueridon / Sidetable in The Shape of a Tulip

$4,799

Elegant Black High Gloss Art Déco Gueridon / Sidetable in The Shape of a Tulip

Located in Salzburg, AT

Elegant and lightweight, tulip shaped. It is simialar to table resembles the one Meryl Streep displays in her office (The Devil Wears Prada).

Category

2010s German Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96" Tulip Pedestal Oval Dining Table in Laminate

$6,000

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96" Tulip Pedestal Oval Dining Table in Laminate

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960’s Saarinen Oval Marble Top Dining Table, Tulip Pedestal Table, for Knoll

$16,000

1960’s Saarinen Oval Marble Top Dining Table, Tulip Pedestal Table, for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

1960's Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Top Dining Table for Knoll. Tulip style base is enameled aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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

$2,513

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

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

$754

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

By Eero Saarinen, Kartell, Philippe Starck, Knoll

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

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Cast Iron Tulip Table with Custom Travertine Top

$2,300

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Cast Iron Tulip Table with Custom Travertine Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Tulip table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Iron

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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top

$971Sale Price|25% Off

MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top

By Brunswick Co., Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

The Burke Tulip table is a classic collectible and sought after in its own right.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Tulip Form Banded Brass Dining Table w/ Glass Top

$3,475

Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Tulip Form Banded Brass Dining Table w/ Glass Top

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Tulip Form Banded Brass Dining Table W/ Glass Top originates from the United States, Circa 1975.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Very early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip table, oval shaped top circa 1957

$1,580

Very early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip table, oval shaped top circa 1957

Located in Chicago, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates Tulip occasional table model 161F USA, circa 1957 Enameled cast iron base, laminate over plywood top 20.5" h × 22.5" w × 15"D with fabric manufact...

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Laminate

Tulip Dining Table and Chair Set by Burke in the Style of Saarinen and Knoll

$2,400 / set

Tulip Dining Table and Chair Set by Burke in the Style of Saarinen and Knoll

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white tulip styled five piece dining table set with matching laminate top and four X based chairs having two swiveling armchairs and two non-swiveling side chairs all with salt and...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen MCM Style Tulip Dining or Center Table with Epoxy Resin Design Top

$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eero Saarinen MCM Style Tulip Dining or Center Table with Epoxy Resin Design Top

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Plainview, NY

An Eero Saarinen-inspired Mid-Century Modern tulip table seamlessly merging timeless elegance with contemporary artistry.

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base Marble Coffee Table by Honsel, Germany, 1960s

$3,721

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base Marble Coffee Table by Honsel, Germany, 1960s

By Honsel

Located in München, BY

Amazing, elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern tulip base coffee table or sofa table. Designed and manufactured by Honsel, Germany, 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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

Marble Oval Tulip Dining or Conference Table Muller's of Mexico with Brass Inlay

$13,963Sale Price|35% Off

Marble Oval Tulip Dining or Conference Table Muller's of Mexico with Brass Inlay

By Muller of Mexico

Located in Landshut, BY

The table is designed for use as either a dining or conference table, and is supported by a pedestal base that is sculpted in the form of a tulip.The table's top has been meticulousl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA

$6,627 / set

1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA

By RIMA, Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Both the chairs and the table base consist of chromed tube metal bent into tulip form. Seat cushions are optional. Those supplied (the originals) are in a waterproof orange fabric an...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron

Pair of George III 1780 Satinwood & Tulip Wood Polychrome Painted Console Tables

$12,155

Pair of George III 1780 Satinwood & Tulip Wood Polychrome Painted Console Tables

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We care delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of satinwood and tulipwood polychrome painted George III serpentine console tables An exquisite pair of fine English circa ...

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Tulipwood

Heinz Lilienthal Tulip Table, Coffee Table with Slate and Etched Steel Tabletop

$7,770

Heinz Lilienthal Tulip Table, Coffee Table with Slate and Etched Steel Tabletop

By Heinz Lilienthal

Located in Osnabrück, NDS

Important and very rare coffee table by German Sculptor Heinz Lilienthal, 1927-2006. The etched stainless- steel-plate of the tabletop with the archaic but timeless pattern is exemp...

Category

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

Materials

Slate, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

MCM 20" Tall Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Walnut Laminate Top

$1,690Sale Price|35% Off

MCM 20" Tall Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Walnut Laminate Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

For your consideration is the iconic mid-century Tulip pedestal side table design, created by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side 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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

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

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 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 1960s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pair of English Mahogany Demi-lune Consoles w/ Tulip Wood Cross Banding, C. 1780

$22,000 / set

Pair of English Mahogany Demi-lune Consoles w/ Tulip Wood Cross Banding, C. 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English mahogany demi-lune consoles with inlaid tulip wood cross bandings, flanking foliage corner medallions, and resting on fluted ringed legs with cone foliage feet.

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood

2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 42" Round Tulip Dining Table Light Oak Top

$2,750

2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 42" Round Tulip Dining Table Light Oak Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pedestal Dining Table, Model 173O, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This particular piece was produced in the USA in 2009. The base is formed of mold...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Folk Art Carved Oak Wood Painted Tulip Dining Table Chairs, Set of 7

$29,500 / set

Swedish Folk Art Carved Oak Wood Painted Tulip Dining Table Chairs, Set of 7

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The set showcases a stunning hand crafted finish, ensuring a rich appearance that highlights its hand painted tulips back details. The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Art Deco Edgar Brandt Style Wrought Iron Tulip Black Marble Tp End Tables

$7,995 / set

Pair Art Deco Edgar Brandt Style Wrought Iron Tulip Black Marble Tp End Tables

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Each table is crafted with hand-forged wrought iron bases, featuring a sleek tulip-inspired silhouette with fluid, scroll-like forms that highlight the artisanal ironwork.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Steel

FOUR LARGE TULIP SHAPED GLASS TOP ELM SiDE END TABLES WITH HIDDEN BASE STORAGE

$5,335 / set

FOUR LARGE TULIP SHAPED GLASS TOP ELM SiDE END TABLES WITH HIDDEN BASE STORAGE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four, Tulip shaped, bevelled glass topped, Burr Elm large side tables with hidden base ...

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Elm

Midcentury Set of Three Tulip Stools and Coffee Table, Space Age, Germany, 1970s

$730Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Set of Three Tulip Stools and Coffee Table, Space Age, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Space age era. - Marked.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

C. 2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table in Lasa Classico Marble 16" Top

$975

C. 2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table in Lasa Classico Marble 16" Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Low Pedestal Tulip Side Table w/ Oval Laminate Top

$985

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Low Pedestal Tulip Side Table w/ Oval Laminate Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

2016 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table w/ 35" Inch Round Laminate Top

$1,800

2016 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table w/ 35" Inch Round Laminate Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table, Model 162TR, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Set 4 Krueger Chairs & Tulip Style Base Game or Dining Table Faux Wood Top

$1,721Sale Price|25% Off

MCM Set 4 Krueger Chairs & Tulip Style Base Game or Dining Table Faux Wood Top

By KI Krueger International

Located in Topeka, KS

This set of 4 Kreuger International chairs & tulip style table checks ALL the boxes!! You simply MUST have it!!

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top

$3,500

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This table as acquired from the original owner who had purchased new in 1971. It features a powder coated aluminum base with a walnut top. Manufacturer label.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Tulip Chrome Base Lucite Seats Set of 4 Chairs Dining Table with Glass Round Top

$7,200 / set

Tulip Chrome Base Lucite Seats Set of 4 Chairs Dining Table with Glass Round Top

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Eero Saarinen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Lucite and tulip chrome bases chairs with matching round 36 diameter x 29" height glass top dining table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s

$8,800 / set

John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Dallas, TX

Two solid steel lady chairs by mid-century sculptor John Risley (1919-2002). Handmade in his studio in Middletown, Ct circa 1960. Freshly powder-coated in a Calder red finish and r...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Björn Wiinblad, Poul Cadovius, Susanne Fjeldsoe Mygge Dining Table, 1960s

$5,200

Björn Wiinblad, Poul Cadovius, Susanne Fjeldsoe Mygge Dining Table, 1960s

Located in Sarasota, FL

Midcentury period tulip dining table circa 1970, designed by Poul Cadovius and Björn Wiinblad, and made by Cado.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen For Knoll. Round Table ø 137 Cm, Calacatta Marble, 2021

$7,084

Eero Saarinen For Knoll. Round Table ø 137 Cm, Calacatta Marble, 2021

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Circular dining table, "Tulip" model, created in 1957. Top in white CALACATTA marble with beige & grey veining, high-gloss finish.

Category

2010s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Fine Holland & Sons Walnut inlaid & carved Bureau Plat / Writing table

$6,753

Fine Holland & Sons Walnut inlaid & carved Bureau Plat / Writing table

By Holland & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Walnut veneer on apron with tulip banding inlay, Single drawer with mahogany linings, Holland & Sons stamped on top of drawer, Walnut French Cabriole shaped legs, with fine carv...

Category

Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Grey Marble Satin Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Table

$1,950

Stunning Grey Marble Satin Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning grey marble with the satin finish Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip side table. The graining and color of the marble are truly wonderful.

Category

Early 2000s American Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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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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