Vintage Original Early Burke Tulip Round 47” Dining Table
By Maurice Burke
Located in New York, NY
This iconic original Tulip dining table is a very early model designed by Maurice Burke in 1960 while he was still in Dallas before moving to the UK.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Dining Table by Burke C1965
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic, Petite 30 in. in diameter, great for a kitchenette or a nook where space is tight. Restored Saarinen style tulip base dining table. Restored, was sanded and sprayed with n...
Steel
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”
Fiberglass
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...
Metal
Tulip table and chairs by Maurice Burke, Arkana edition, 1960’s
By Maurice Burke
Located in LYON, FR
“Tulip” set by Maurice Burke, Arkana edition 1960s table with four chairs by Maurice Burke for the English manufacturer Arkana. The cross-shaped legs are made of cast aluminum coate...
Aluminum
Sixties Rosewood 'Tulip' Table Designed By Maurice Burke For Arkana
Located in Petworth, GB
Circular ‘Tulip’ design rosewood table with polished aluminium base Designed by Maurice Burke For Akana Height 73cm. Diameter 135cm Maurice Burke (1921-2013) was an entrepreneu...
Steel
An Original & Rare Black Ash & Aluminium Arkana Circular Dining Table Set
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original & Rare Black Ash & Aluminium Arkana Circular Dining Table With Three Black & Orange Matching Tulip Model 115 Dining Chairs. Engraved with makers mark to base...
Chrome
Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller round tulip dining table with X base in white with matching Laminate top designed by Maurice Burke in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll.
Metal
VINTAGE 1960s ARKANA TULIP DINING MARBLE TOP TABLE BY MAURICE BURKE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This striking mid-century tulip-style table, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, seamlessly integrates organic elegance with minimalist form. The round Carra...
Carrara Marble
Vintage Arkana Dining Suite Designed by Maurice Burke, circa 1965
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in London, GB
This table was the largest diameter Arkana made, comfortably accommodating six dining chairs.
ARKANA Tulip dining table - Maurice Burke - 1960s
By Maurice Burke
Located in London, GB
Maurice Burke for Arkana Tulip White Circular Dining Table With Arkana Branded Stamp Mid Century Modern 1960's.
Aluminum
Arkana Tulip Table by Maurice Burke with 4 Chairs
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in London, GB
Tulip table with white laminate top on an aluminum base designed by Maurice Burke. with four very comfortable chairs with slatted acrylic backs and soft leather padded seats on alum...
Laminate
1960's table and chairs from Burke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's table and chairs from Burke in the style of Eero Saarinen custom painted by Michael S. Guirdy.
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Midcentury Rosewood Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a super cool midcentury rosewood tulip table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in the 1960s. The grain on the table is absolutely stunning and the white ‘tulip’ base has b...
Rosewood
Maurice Burke Tulip Dining Table
By Maurice Burke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white laminate topped tulip table with matching metal base manufactured by the Burke Furniture Company and designed by Maurice Burke. Perfect for that eat in kitchen or for that o...
Tulip Cafe / Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Maurice Burke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find rectangle tulip based cafe or smaller dining table with white laminate top, rubber edge strip and metal base.
Metal
Mid Century Tulip Dining Table by Burke
By Maurice Burke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice white tulip dining table with matching laminate top having a rolled edge and metal base perfect for that eat in kitchen or smaller space.
Laminate
Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1960s
By Maurice Burke
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This dining table was manufactured by Arkana in the United Kingdom Designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Vintage 1960s Arkana Round Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Maurice Burke
Located in London, GB
Although it is able to accommodate four chairs, The Tulip table lends itself perfectly for three chairs due to its central pedestal support, where most smaller dining tables would se...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Burke Round White Knoll Tulip Style Dining Dinette Table
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Saarinen Knoll style, round, Tulip shaped dining dinette table, by Burke, circa the 1960s. In fair vintage condition.
Metal
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H 28.75 in Dm 47.64 in
Midcentury 1960s Tulip 6 seater round Dining Table By Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Maurice Burke
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s white 6 seater Tulip dining table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Large 1960s Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large 1960s tulip dining table designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, Bath, UK.
Aluminum
Large 1960s Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large 1960s tulip dining table designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, Bath, UK.
Aluminum
1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s white Tulip dining table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
1960s Tulip Dining Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s Tulip Dining Table designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, UK.
Aluminum
1960's Vintage Arkana Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage circular tulip dining table, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana.
Steel
1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK 120
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK White Tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
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H 29.5 in Dm 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Shell Armchairs, 1960s
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular, Tulip dining dinette set, including table and four dining armchairs, by Burke, circa 1960s.
Metal
1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
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H 29.5 in Dm 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous, Tulip dining dinette set, including table and four propeller dining chairs that have brown shell seats, by Burke, circa 1960s.
Metal
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H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous, tulip dining dinette set, including table and four propeller dining chairs, by Burke, circa 1960s.
Metal
1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
1960s White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
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H 31 in W 20.25 in L 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set of Burke Arkana Chairs with Tulip Style Table
By Maurice Burke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modeled after Saarinen's Tulip series of tables and chairs, the Arkana chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England. It features the classic hourglas...
Aluminum
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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Tulip Dining Table Set by Maurice Burke in the Style of Saarinen and Knoll
By Maurice Burke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Manufactured by the Burke Furniture Company. The table diameter measurement is 42" round and 28.25" H.
Large Midcentury Saarinen Style Tulip Table Burke Industries USA, 1970s
By Burke, Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large round midcentury white tulip table in the manner of Eero Saarinen. Features a white fiberglass base with a round white high gloss top. Manufactured by famed Burke Industries, T...
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 82 in L 28.5 in
Eero Saarinen Style Burke Mid Century Expanding Oval Tulip Base Dining Table
By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen style burke mid century expanding oval tulip base dining table Table measures: 55 wide x 35.5 deep x 28.5 inches high; each leaf is 13.5 inches wide, making a maximum ...
Metal
Maurice Burke Tulip table with chairs from the 60s "ARKANA" production
By Maurice Burke
Located in Vigevano, PV
Maurice Burke for Arkana, England in the early 1960s. This set consists of a table and four matching chairs.
Resin, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Tulip Dining Set by Burke USA, 1970s
By Burke, Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
True period tulip set from famed vintage USA maker Burke Industries that features a five foot round tulip table and ten matching chairs. Eight of the ten chairs have a custom reddish...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table and Chairs by Burke
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Southampton, NJ
This is a great set of a vintage tulip table and propeller base chairs manufactured by Burke. Comfortable chairs spin on sturdy bases.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set by Burke Set Four Tulip Chairs
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern tulip table and shell chair set in great condition. This set includes (1) Saarinen style tulip table and (4) propeller base shell armchairs by Burke. Chairs are mo...
Metal
Saarinen Style Tulip Dining Set by Burke
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Saarinen style with all vintage quality that Burke is known and respected for. This hard to find extendable dining table has a rock solid white laminate top and one leaf that can...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Gorgeous Set of 5 Saarineen Style Burke Chairs With Tulip Table
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 5 Saarineen style Burke Star Trek chairs with the matching Burke Tulip table. This vintage set is very clean and in wonderful vintage condition. The chair bases are c...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Dining Table 4 Chairs Set 1960s Saarinen Style
By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, white, tulip dining set, with four chairs, in the style of Eero Saarinen, by Burke, circa the 1960s.
Metal
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H 27 in W 77.75 in D 47.5 in
Modern Maurice Burke Saarinen Style Table with an Oval Carrara Marble Top
By Maurice Burke, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Saarinen style table base with a lovely oval Carrara marble top by Maurice Burke. In the style of Knoll.
Carrara Marble
Restored Vintage Round Lucite Table Dining Set with 4 Burke Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pairing of four vintage 1970s Burke Tulip chairs with a round Lucite dining table.
Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass, Lucite
Mid Century Space Age Burke Tulip Petal Dining Set
By Knoll, Burke, Inc., Richard Schultz
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Space Age dining set by Burke. Set includes unusual white Formica and Wood split petal tulip dining table, and set of 5 swivel fiberglass tulip dining chairs with ...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Dining room set by Maurice Burke for Arkana, United Kingdom 1970s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MID CENTURY DINING SET BY MAURICE BURKE FOR ARKANA, UNITED KINGDOM 1970S Designer: Maurice Burke Manufacturer: Arkana Model: Tulip table and chairs Material: Fiberglass, metal, wood...
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Wood
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H 31.75 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Tulip Table and Four Armchairs by Burke in the Style of Saarinen for Knoll
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Burke dining or kitchen set consisting of a tulip table with white laminate top and four armchairs in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Aluminum
Saarinen and Knoll Styled Tulip Dining Table
By Bill Burke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Saarinen and Knoll styled tulip dining table with black base and faux walnut top and dark rubber bumper edge.
Sold
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
1960s White Space Age Dining Room Suite by Maurice Burke for Arkana Midcentury
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1960s Dining room suite by Maurice Burke for Arkana, Bath, England.
Aluminum
1960s Teak Vintage Tulip Dining Table by Arkana
By Maurice Burke
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage dining table, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, dating from the 1960s.
Metal
Mid Century Lemon Slice Kitchenette Dining Table
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern dinette dining table with with Lemon and Lime Slice top. A bright colorful table to add some fun to your space. Round table with Formica top in white with ...
Formica, Wood
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H 29.14 in W 47.64 in D 47.64 in
Midcentury 1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK
By Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s white tulip dining table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK White tulip dining table, manufactured by Arkana, Bath UK and designed by Maurice Burke in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 28.75 in W 41.34 in L 28.75 in
Midcentury 1960s Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana, UK
By Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s white tulip dining table designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, UK.
Aluminum
Large Tulip Arkana Dining Table
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large tulip Arkana dining table. Aluminum feet with a laminated top.
Aluminum
Large Oval White Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Arkana Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large Oval Tulip dining table designed by Maruice Burke and manufactured by Arkana, UK Painted aluminium base with formica top.
Aluminum
Burke/Knoll Propeller Base Table
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A white laminate top on a fused metal base, Knoll label.
Metal
Midcentury Pedestal Dining Table by Arkana
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Trenton, NJ
The Maurice Burke design of this vintage piece is similar to the Saarinen table of the same period and makes a unique kitchen or dining table for any interior.
Metal
Arkana Tulip Dining Table Vintage, 1960’s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage dining table, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana.
Wood
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H 30 in W 60 in D 46 in
Stunning Oval Patchwork Marble Saarinen /Knoll Style Tulip Pedestal Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning oval patchwork marble pedestal dining table. Mid-Century Modern design, reminiscent of Classic tulip tables designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, amazing patchwork marble top...
Marble, Aluminum
Petite Dining Table Tulip Style by Maurice Burke
By Eero Saarinen, Maurice Burke
Located in San Diego, CA
Small dining table designed by Maurice Burke , circa 1970's all original condition some small chips on the painting around the edge due to age, solid and sturdy.
Metal
Sold
H 28.5 in Dm 40 in
Saarinen Style Polished Aluminium Tulip Base Dining Table with Red Laminate Top
By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Saarinen-style tulip base dining table. The base is polished alunimum and most likely Burke.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Burke Set of 4 Tulip Armchairs & Dining or Dinette Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Iconic dining or kitchen set consisting of a round, tulip based table and four matching tulip base armchairs, similar to the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll. In good vintage conditi...
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Set of Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Table by Burke & Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: Chairs: 31.50”H x 19.50” W x 21” D Seat Height 19.50” Table: 29”H x 42” W x 42” D
Metal
Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table. Marble oval top. Top is 22.375x 15 inches in dimension. Table top is in good condition although there are some marks to the t...
Marble, Metal
$6,760 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By Florence Knoll, Gastone Rinaldi, Eero Saarinen, RIMA
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Italian set of 4 chairs and round dining table in chromed tube steel. Model name "Margot" by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1968. Suitable for indoor and outdo...
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Style Round Dining Table
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a rich dark walnut stain, this table balances timeless craftsmanship with standout design. The centerpiece is its pedestal base—a rippling...
Wood
Early 1960’s Knoll Saarinen Walnut Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely early Knoll Saarinen Tulip table with a walnut top. 16 inch diameter. It bears the Knoll 320 Park Avenue label which dates it to the 1960’s. The table base looks to have been...
Iron
Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Iron
Eames for Herman Miller Table Post Modern Look
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A post modern take on a classic design. Eames Aluminum group dining or conference table with an 80's take. Stunning cork laminate top with almond edge banding makes this table very d...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,816
H 21.07 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in
Eero Saarinen Coffee Table Mod “Tulip” Circular Top in Carrara Marble Italy 60s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Palermo, IT
Eero Saarinen. “Tulip” model table designed in (1956/1960), base in black painted cast aluminum and circular top in Carrara marble. Timeless beauty, Eero Saarinen Round Coffee Table...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Round Smoked Glass & Chrome Tulip Dining Table, 1975, Germany
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Andernach, DE
Glass top ø is 105 cm/41.3 inches approx. Fantastic mid-century design, here in the style of of Eero Saarinen: The smokey grey-brown hues of the round chunky table top match beautif...
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black & White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group 4 Prong Contract Base White Laminate Top Table Handsome vintage Eames for Herman Miller mid-century modern Aluminum Group 4 prong chro...
Aluminum, Steel
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Round Pedestal Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller round pedestal table having a white laminate top and trim around the outer edge and supported by a black center pole with an aluminum fou...
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Dinette Table on a Chrome Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
This table has a white laminate top Aluminum base with gliders Circa 1975 Made In USA
Wood
Calacatta Marble Dining Table with Herman Miller Eames Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous dining table featuring cast aluminum Herman Miller contract base paired with Italian calacatta marble top. Both pieces date to the mid 20th century. The underside of the mar...
Marble, Metal
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 30 in Dm 48 in
Post modern round maple butcher block dining table on chrome base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern round maple butcher block dining table on chrome base. Has a 1.75" thick solid maple butcher block round table top. Chrome base is in excellent condition with 4 adjustabl...
Chrome
1 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Table
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Herman Miller Eames 42" aluminum group table. Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranb...
Aluminum
Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table
By Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures 20.5 diameter with a height of 20 inch makes this a great side table with numerous uses.
Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel
Emo Saarinen Style 47 inch Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in East Freetown, MA
Classic Eero Saariinen for Knoll attributed (no labels) tulip table. Sturdy black metal base with white composite wood top.
Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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 .
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
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