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.

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.

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.

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

Vintage brass flower coffee table, 1970s

$2,000

Vintage brass flower coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant brass tulip flower coffee table very much in the style of Willy Daro.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Post-Modern Marble and Chrome Coffee Table, 1980s

$1,829

Italian Post-Modern Marble and Chrome Coffee Table, 1980s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Post-Modern Marble and Chrome Coffee Table, 1980s Gorgeous Italien Post-Modern coffee table with oval marble top in bizzarre pattern and color and heavy chrome table base in...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

1970's Mod Pop Desk by Broyhill Premier

$5,600

1970's Mod Pop Desk by Broyhill Premier

By Broyhill

Located in Hanover, MA

Comes with a matching Saarinen-style fiberglass Tulip desk chair that swivels.

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Restored Mid-Century Seating set, by Eero Saarinen, Aluminium, Germany, 1950s

$6,859 / set

Restored Mid-Century Seating set, by Eero Saarinen, Aluminium, Germany, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The vibrant coral-red upholstery creates a breathtaking, crisp contrast with the fluid, snow-white silhouettes that mimic the organic stem of a blooming tulip. Acquiring a complete,...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Space age dining set, 1960s

$1,428 / set

Space age dining set, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Space age dining table and chairs made from plastic Beautiful space age design with tulip shaped bases. The set can be used inside and outside. 1960s - France Good condition Dim...

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Plastic

Flat desk – Louis XIII Style – Carved solid oak – 19th century

$1,851

Flat desk – Louis XIII Style – Carved solid oak – 19th century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

The facade opens with two drawers carved in high relief with floral motifs — tulips, leaves and buds —, equipped with carved wooden handles.

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Antique 19th Century European Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of side tables, marble, Italy, 20th century.

$6,744 / set

Pair of side tables, marble, Italy, 20th century.

Located in Nice, FR

The **monolithic central base with a tulip-like silhouette lends a sculptural presence while maintaining clean, balanced lines.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

1960s Chocolate Brown Space Age Side Table by Opal Kleinmöbel

$891

1960s Chocolate Brown Space Age Side Table by Opal Kleinmöbel

By Opal Kleinmöbel 1

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming chocolate brown lacquered circular Space Age side table with metal tulip base and glass top has been manufactured in Germany 1960s.

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oval Ash Veneer Coffee Table by Dřevotvar, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$1,360

Vintage Oval Ash Veneer Coffee Table by Dřevotvar, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Drevotvar

Located in Żory, PL

The form reflects the organic modernist design language of the era and recalls the iconic tulip-shaped furniture created by Eero Saarinen, while remaining an original Dřevotvar desig...

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage brass flower coffee table, 1970s

$2,000

Vintage brass flower coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant brass tulip flower coffee table very much in the style of Willy Daro.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Folk Art Tilt-Top Cricket Table with Biblical and Allegorical

$4,435

19th Century Dutch Folk Art Tilt-Top Cricket Table with Biblical and Allegorical

Located in Antwerp, BE

The central motif is enclosed by an elaborate floral garland wreath bursting with vibrant tulips, roses, and daisies. Underside (Wall Panel Display): Set against a rich, traditio...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table by Selbat 19th Century

$5,617

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table by Selbat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Ranging from classic Regency-style circular/oval tops to rectangular oak tables with turned, reeded, or tulip-shaped legs, frequently finished with brass or wooden casters.

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Antique 1880s British Regency Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Extending Dining Table BySelbat Circa 1880 & 8 Swagback Chairs

$11,167 / set

Antique Victorian Extending Dining Table BySelbat Circa 1880 & 8 Swagback Chairs

Located in London, GB

Ranging from classic Regency-style circular/oval tops to rectangular oak tables with turned, reeded, or tulip-shaped legs, frequently finished with brass or wooden casters.

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Antique 1880s British Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Extending Dining Table & 8 Regency Dining Chairs 19th C

$12,136 / set

Antique Victorian Extending Dining Table & 8 Regency Dining Chairs 19th C

Located in London, GB

Ranging from classic Regency-style circular/oval tops to rectangular oak tables with turned, reeded, or tulip-shaped legs, frequently finished with brass or wooden casters.

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Antique 1880s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s

$3,258 / set

Space age dining set by Chromcraft, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Space age tulip design dining set by Chromcraft manufactured in the USA.

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table Turkey

$14,132

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table Turkey

Located in London, GB

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table Turkey, 18th/ 19th Century Of rectangular form with cusped spandrel to back and front, the sides with bracke...

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Tables

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Mid Century Colonial Premier Brass Torchiere Trophy Urn Uplight Table Lamp 25"

$500

Mid Century Colonial Premier Brass Torchiere Trophy Urn Uplight Table Lamp 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Brass trophy urn / oil lamp style base with tulip shaped accents and feet, leading up to a painted collar and torchiere / up light top with ribbed milk glass shade.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Walnut Starburst Oval Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis

$6,500

1970s Walnut Starburst Oval Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis

By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

The base has four sweeping legs in a tulip shape. Very heavy and sturdy, solid steel construction with adjustable height foot pads.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table Turkey

$14,132

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table Turkey

Located in London, GB

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table Turkey, 18th/ 19th Century Of rectangular form with cusped spandrel to back and front, the sides with bracke...

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Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Minimalist 1970s Oak Frame Side / End Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer - Pascoe

$1,850

Minimalist 1970s Oak Frame Side / End Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer - Pascoe

Located in St. Louis, MO

Ginsberg, who's house was filled, with other masters of MCM design, like Barcelona chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Charles Eames LCM, Rosewood furniture by Paul Hundevad, Eero...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Jardiniere Stand, English, Walnut, Marble, Planter Table, William IV

$2,110Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Jardiniere Stand, English, Walnut, Marble, Planter Table, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Elegant William IV planter stand, ideal as a lamp table or for presenting a prized jardiniere Select walnut stocks display fine grain interest with deep caramel hues Attractive displ...

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Antique 1830s British William IV Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Early Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

$3,978

Early Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Iconic early Tulip coffee table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in the 1950s.

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

William 1V period Mahogany Lamp Table

$812Sale Price|20% Off

William 1V period Mahogany Lamp Table

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V Period 1830-37 Mahogany Lamp Table Rectangular top with thumb mould edge Thin Mahogany Frieze Turned & Tulip Carved Column Quadruple Shaped Platform Base With Turned Bun S...

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Antique 1830s British William IV Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Art Deco Round Table in Ziricote Wood with Red Lacquered Base, 1950s

$5,715

Italian Art Deco Round Table in Ziricote Wood with Red Lacquered Base, 1950s

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant Italian round table from the 1950s, featuring a refined ziricote wood top with rich, symmetrical grain patterns and a polished finish. The central tulip-style base, finished ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Ziricote, Lacquer

George III Pier Tables

$37,360

George III Pier Tables

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine PAIR OF GEORGE III design parcel gilt PIER-TABLES designed by Robert Adam the marble tops above carved turned tapering part-spirally-fluted, part-fluted and acanthus-carved le...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique pair of late 18th century mahogany card tables

$15,566 / set

Antique pair of late 18th century mahogany card tables

Located in London, GB

8th Century Sheraton period well figured mahogany half round Card tables boxwood and ebony strung and tulip wood crossbanded throughout, having panelled friezes with oval fan paterae...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Russell Woodard Style Chrome Swivel Dining Set – Mid-Century Modern

$2,064Sale Price / set|20% Off

Rare Russell Woodard Style Chrome Swivel Dining Set – Mid-Century Modern

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This iconic Space Age design boasts a tulip-style pedestal base, a hallmark of Russell Woodard's sleek and futuristic aesthetic.

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Impressive French Writing Desk in the Antique Style of Louis XIV Mahogany Bronze

$6,292

Impressive French Writing Desk in the Antique Style of Louis XIV Mahogany Bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

Royal palisander and tulip wood on softwood. Three-part straight frame base.

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20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Studio Craft Side Table by Thomas Lacagnina, 1973

$5,800

Studio Craft Side Table by Thomas Lacagnina, 1973

Located in Dallas, TX

A sculptural, stack-laminated and carved tulip poplar table by Thomas Lacagnina, 1973

Category

Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Poplar

Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons

$5,279

Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top with moulded edges above a disguised single frieze drawer, the end supports compri...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Clawfoot Folding Oak Demi-Lune Table

$9,800

Clawfoot Folding Oak Demi-Lune Table

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful, richly patinaed, carved oak demi lune, draped with tulip & acanthus leaves, stands upon cabriole legs and opens into a table for two or four!

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Antique 1890s American Queen Anne Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Oak

Black Fiberglass Space Age Mushroom Stools, c. 1970, in the Manner of Castle

$1,840 / set

Black Fiberglass Space Age Mushroom Stools, c. 1970, in the Manner of Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in San Carlos, CA

The form is arresting and unambiguous in its moment: a boldly domed disc seat — generous, pebble-thick, and sensuously curved at its perimeter — balanced atop a single flared tulip c...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

$3,316

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It is raised on four turned fluted tulip tapering reeded legs that terminate in their original brass castors.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Wood Dining Table Round by Moscatelli for Meroni Mid-Century Modern Italy 1964s

$3,566Sale Price|20% Off

Wood Dining Table Round by Moscatelli for Meroni Mid-Century Modern Italy 1964s

By Giulio Moscatelli, Meroni

Located in Palermo, IT

This Italian design piece, dating back to 1964, is crafted from fine wood with visible grain on the circular top, supported by a sculptural hexagonal column base that widens toward t...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Custom Live Edge Game Table with Vintage Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern

$1,495

Custom Live Edge Game Table with Vintage Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern

By George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This table rests upon a restored vintage white metal tulip base, an inspired nod to modernist elegance that lends structural grace while letting the tabletop remain its star.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Dining Table by Burke C1965

$499

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Dining Table by Burke C1965

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Restored Saarinen style tulip base dining table. Restored, was sanded and sprayed with numerous coats of flat white.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Art Deco Style Burl and Lacquer Side Tables, a pair

$1,950

Vintage Art Deco Style Burl and Lacquer Side Tables, a pair

Located in Wichita, KS

Art Deco style gueridon table in burled wood veneer having a beautifully designed, burled top over a tulip form base. The four ebonized legs are attached to a stepped platform of oli...

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl, Paint

W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand

$1,624Sale Price|20% Off

W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand 3 quarter Gallery Back Good Figured Cedar Top Two Drawers with Wood Knobs Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips Cross Stretcher to st...

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Vanities

Materials

Cedar

Large Mid-Century Glass and Plexiglass Dining Table

$4,548

Large Mid-Century Glass and Plexiglass Dining Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

With a glass top resting on two tulip shaped plexiglass legs.

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20th Century European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Macif Dining Table in Natural Finish Solid Walnut with Sculptural Base

$11,780 / item

Macif Dining Table in Natural Finish Solid Walnut with Sculptural Base

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Handcrafted from 100% solid walnut, this modern dining table features a sculptural tulip-style base inspired by nature. With rich wood grain, rounded edges, and a flawless oil-wax fi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Steel Table, Powder-Coated in Sapphire Blue

$900

Vintage Steel Table, Powder-Coated in Sapphire Blue

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Super unique dining or patio table. Vintage tulip-shaped steel base is powder-coated with a bold sapphire blue (RAL 5010).

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Side Table, Black Lacquered Hardwood, French Design, 1930

$4,572

Art Deco Side Table, Black Lacquered Hardwood, French Design, 1930

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

The design of the table is supported by tulip-shaped struts on a square base that carry a square tabletop.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany 10 Seater Extending Dining Table

$4,988

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany 10 Seater Extending Dining Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany 10 seater extending dining table having a quality mahogany top with a moulded edge and 2 original extra leaves, pull out extending mechanism standi...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Round Table in Exceptional Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century

$8,139Sale Price|20% Off

Biedermeier Round Table in Exceptional Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Its stunning design features an elegant tulip-shaped base that combines structural stability with a refined, sculptural silhouette.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Fine George III Painted Satinwood Card Table, 18th Century

$12,200

A Fine George III Painted Satinwood Card Table, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: The hinged D-shaped top inlaid with a banded border painted with various polychrome flowers including tulips, wild petunias, hellebores and camelias, lifting to reveal b...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Tulipano Large Round Laguna Oak Table

$6,260 / item

Tulipano Large Round Laguna Oak Table

By Morica Design

Located in Milan, IT

Designed with delicate tulips in mind, this table is a modern design perfect for adding a romantic accent to exclusive dining rooms.

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair Giltwood Specimen Marble Occasional Tables Mid 20th Century

$5,753 / set

Vintage Pair Giltwood Specimen Marble Occasional Tables Mid 20th Century

By David Hicks

Located in London, GB

The tops are supported by giltwood bases, each with carved anthemion on tapering tripod legs with lion masques and tulip trails terminating in lion's paw feet on a shaped stretcher b...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Side Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1820.

$23,500

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1820.

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Vienna, AT

The table stands on a sculptural pedestal base of exceptional design, gracefully carved in the form of a tulip-shaped base, a motif admired in early Viennese Biedermeier furniture fo...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique 14ft6" William IV Dining Table 19th Century & 16 Balloon back chairs

$22,250 / set

Antique 14ft6" William IV Dining Table 19th Century & 16 Balloon back chairs

Located in London, GB

It stands on five elegantly tulip turned legs that terminate in their original brass cap castors.

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Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

A George III mahogany spider-leg table attributed to Thomas Chippendale 1768

$24,365

A George III mahogany spider-leg table attributed to Thomas Chippendale 1768

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

An Important George III mahogany spider-leg table attributed to Thomas Chippendale 1768. England The tulip banded rectangular mahogany drop-leaf top with gateleg action, on a straig...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood

1960's Knoll Style Black 5 Piece Dining Set Black Glass Scoop Back Seats

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

1960's Knoll Style Black 5 Piece Dining Set Black Glass Scoop Back Seats

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Black glass on the table. 4 black gloss tulip form scoop back dining chairs. Black glass on Tulip Form base and Saarinen style base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Art Glass

Pierre Chareau Inspired Pair Art Deco Style Mahogany Hexagonal Tables

$7,650 / set

Pierre Chareau Inspired Pair Art Deco Style Mahogany Hexagonal Tables

By Pierre Chareau

Located in San Francisco, CA

New York 1950) and fabriacted by Gatti Furniture, San Francisco; each hexagonal top of bookmatch veneer flame mahogany raised on a tulip-form slatted support; all over a conforming s...

Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Extending 15 Foot Dining Table & 16 Late 20th Century Chairs

$30,457 / set

William IV Extending 15 Foot Dining Table & 16 Late 20th Century Chairs

Located in London, GB

The table is raised on six substantial hand carved tulip cusp reeded legs that terminate in their original brass cup castors.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Saarinen Round Marble Dining Table for Knoll, 1970s

$6,155

Saarinen Round Marble Dining Table for Knoll, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

Round Tulip Table from the pedestal series designed by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll International.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

19th Century Marquetry Salon Table Louis XVI with Noble Veneer

$5,075Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Marquetry Salon Table Louis XVI with Noble Veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

Marketerie with precious wood: Mahogany and tulip

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-century 42″ Round Laminate Grey Dining Table w/ Chrome Base by Steelcase

$1,592Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-century 42″ Round Laminate Grey Dining Table w/ Chrome Base by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Mid-century Tulip inspired Steelcase 42″ office dining lunch round table with a laminate grey top and chromed steel base.It features a sleek, neutral surface that resists wear w...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Rare "Tulipani" dining table designed by Piero Fornasetti. certificated

$30,092Sale Price|20% Off

Rare "Tulipani" dining table designed by Piero Fornasetti. certificated

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

The table features a beautifully hand-painted and transfer-printed wooden top, richly decorated with stylized tulip motifs, an emblematic example of Fornasetti’s poetic and surreal v...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Anglo Indian Carved Tripod Table

$4,900

Anglo Indian Carved Tripod Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Anglo-Indian table in specimen rosewood having round top with elaborate foliate carved edge and apron over equally elaborate carved tulip petal pedestal with tilt mechanism, endin...

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Center Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Round Calacatta Viola Marble Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s

$7,751

Round Calacatta Viola Marble Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

Round Tulip Table from the pedestal series designed by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll International.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sheraton Revival Bowfront Serving Table, Mahogany, England, Circa 1890

$1,240

Sheraton Revival Bowfront Serving Table, Mahogany, England, Circa 1890

Located in Faversham, GB

The gently over sailing top is detailed with a thin line marquetry tulip wood veneer to the boarder above a configuration of four drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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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.

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

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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.
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.
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.

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