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What era are tulip tables from?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our unique table lamp feature black lacquered tulip base that hold its original globe, in its original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
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Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Black Laminate 35"
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Tulip Dining Table, Model 163TR, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Black Laminate 35"
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Tulip Dining Table, Model 172TR, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Black Laminate 35"
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Tulip Dining Table, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
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
$5,175 Sale Price
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