Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Burke Tulip Dining Set

Tulip Table And 4 Chair Set

Arkana Tulip

Mid Century Tulip Chair

Burke Fiberglass

Maurice Burke For Arkana

Burke Saarinen

Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

$975

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Burke Tulip chairs are the first cousins of Saarinen’s Tulip chairs.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana - Pair

$975 / set

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana - Pair

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Burke Tulip chairs are the first cousins of Saarinen’s Tulip chairs.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 103 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

$5,850 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 103 by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Burke Tulip chairs are the first cousins of Saarinen’s Tulip chairs.

Category

1960s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Burke Tulip Side Chairs No 103 White Shell Oval Stationary 4 Prong Bases Set 4

$2,795 / set

Burke Tulip Side Chairs No 103 White Shell Oval Stationary 4 Prong Bases Set 4

By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke

Located in Topeka, KS

What could be better than an iconic Tulip chair by Maurice Burke? How about… FOUR of THEM!!!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Burke Tulip Swivel Armchairs No 116 White Shell Black Cushions Set of 4

$2,495 / set

Vintage Burke Tulip Swivel Armchairs No 116 White Shell Black Cushions Set of 4

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

This style of Burke swivel chairs was used on the set of Star Trek so don’t let this set of 4 Tulip chairs by Burke pass you by….

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maurice Burke Tulip Style Pedestal Chairs

$1,155 / set

Pair of Maurice Burke Tulip Style Pedestal Chairs

By Maurice Burke

Located in Ferndale, MI

Not the usual Saarinen Knoll knock off chair from Burke . This pair of pedestal chairs are a more original design . Orange vinyl on fiberglass split seat supported on " X " swivel ba...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Mid-Century Tulip Chairs by Burke

$2,640Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Mid-Century Tulip Chairs by Burke

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Baltimore, MD

This set of six mid-century modern armless, side, dining chairs, manufactured by Burke reflect the strong influence of the iconic “Tulip Chair” by Eero Saarinen.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965

$520 / item

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965

By Eero Saarinen, Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

$995

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Burke modeled their fiberglass chairs after Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass shell chairs as a more affordable option for the masses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maurice Burke Set of 8 Fibreglass Armchairs 1960s Saarinen Tulip Style

$640 / item

Maurice Burke Set of 8 Fibreglass Armchairs 1960s Saarinen Tulip Style

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Midcentury / Space Age Modernist set of 8 fiberglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke .. Eero Saarinen Tulip Style. circa 1960s. **** NOTE *** PRICED PER CHAIR !!

Category

1960s American Space Age Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Tulip Chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana England, 1960s

$1,153

Set of Tulip Chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana England, 1960s

Located in Delft, NL

Set of Tulip Chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana England, 1960s

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's

$1,370 / set

Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's.

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tulip table and chairs by Maurice Burke, Arkana edition, 1960’s

$1,915

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

$1,400 / set

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

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Esperance, NY

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

Category

1970s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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 Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Pair of Mid Century Burke Tulip Yellow and White Arm Chairs, 1960s

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H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in

Pair of Mid Century Burke Tulip Yellow and White Arm Chairs, 1960s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Burke tulip chairs in the style of Eero Saarinen are circa 1960.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arkana Tulip Table by Maurice Burke with 4 Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Laminate

1970s, Vintage Maurice Burke Tulip Chairs, Pair

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H 32 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

1970s, Vintage Maurice Burke Tulip Chairs, Pair

By Maurice Burke

Located in Medina, OH

A pair of 1970s tulip chairs with propeller bases designed by Maurice Burke.

Category

1970s Space Age Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Pair of Iconic Burke Tulip Chairs

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H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of Iconic Burke Tulip Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD OCTOBER 2010....And they swivel! Made by Burke of Dallas Texas, these chairs are the well known, stellar period first cousins to Saarinen's tulip chairs.

Category

1960s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Restored Vintage Round Lucite Table Dining Set with 4 Burke Tulip Chairs

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H 28.5 in Dm 48 in

Restored Vintage Round Lucite Table Dining Set with 4 Burke Tulip Chairs

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Handsome pairing of four vintage 1970s Burke Tulip chairs with a round Lucite dining table.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass, Lucite

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Burke

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H 32 in W 19 in D 24 in

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Burke

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 dining height swivel chairs by Burke, to include 4 white shells with black bases, and 2 black shells with white bases. The contrasting color way makes this set graphic and v...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Burke Armed Tulip Chairs

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H 31 in W 25 in D 23 in

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Burke Armed Tulip Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Tulsa, OK

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Burke Armed Tulip Chairs Above average vintage condition and structurally sound.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Upholstery

1970s Tulip Chairs by Burke, Set of 6

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H 30.75 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

1970s Tulip Chairs by Burke, Set of 6

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Esperance, NY

1970s Tulip chairs by Burke - Set of 6.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style White Tulip Side Chair by Burke 1960s

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H 30.5 in W 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style White Tulip Side Chair by Burke 1960s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a singular, Saarinen style side chair, with a "tulip" base, by Burke, circa 1960s.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Burke Set of 4 Tulip Propeller Side Dining Chairs, 1960s

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H 32 in W 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Set of 4 Tulip Propeller Side Dining Chairs, 1960s

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a chic and Classic, set of four Tulip propeller side dining chairs, with brown shell seats, by Burke, circa the 1960s.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs

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H 31 in W 21 in D 20 in

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs

By Maurice Burke

Located in Dayton, OH

Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white with pink vinyl cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Burke Inc Tulip Style Armchairs with Custom California Sheepskin Cushions, Set

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H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in

Burke Inc Tulip Style Armchairs with Custom California Sheepskin Cushions, Set

By Burke, Inc.

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

The Tulip style chair from Burke Inc. was inspired by the famous Eero Saarinen Tulip chair.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fiberglass

Burke Mid Century Orange Tulip Chairs, Pair

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H 28.25 in W 20.25 in D 21 in

Burke Mid Century Orange Tulip Chairs, Pair

By Gunlocke

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Burke Mid Century orange tulip chairs, pair Each chair measures: 20.25 wide x 21 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 15.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chair in Saarinen Style by Burke, USA, 1970s

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H 32 in W 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chair in Saarinen Style by Burke, USA, 1970s

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

Located in West Hartford, CT

True period Saarinen style white tulip chair with orange/red removable cushion. Manufactured by Burke, USA in the 1970s.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs Saarinen Style Burke USA 1970s Set Six

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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs Saarinen Style Burke USA 1970s Set Six

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

Located in West Hartford, CT

True period Saarinen style set of six white tulip chairs with orange/red removable cushion. Manufactured by Burke, USA in the 1970s.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs Saarinen Style Burke USA, Set of Four

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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs Saarinen Style Burke USA, Set of Four

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

Located in West Hartford, CT

True period Saarinen style set of four white tulip chairs with orange/red removable cushion. Manufactured by Burke, USA in the 1970s.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs Saarinen Style Burke, USA 1970s Set Eight

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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs Saarinen Style Burke, USA 1970s Set Eight

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

Located in West Hartford, CT

True period Saarinen style set of eight white tulip chairs with orange removable cushion. Manufactured by Burke, USA in the 1970s, marked on underside.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Modern Space Age Swivel Tulip chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1960s

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H 30 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Six Modern Space Age Swivel Tulip chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1960s

By Joe Colombo, Maurice Burke

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist, Space Age dining set consisting of six swivel tulip armchairs designed by Maurice Burke in 1966 for Arkana, Bath, UK.

Category

1960s British Space Age Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs in Saarinen Style by Burke USA

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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs in Saarinen Style by Burke USA

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

Located in West Hartford, CT

True period Saarinen style pair of white tulip chairs with orange/red removable cushion. Manufactured by Burke, USA in the 1970s.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Swivel Chairs by Burke

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H 30.75 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Swivel Chairs by Burke

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 4 1970s propeller base tulip chairs by Burke. Original seats in good condition with some fading/discoloration; reupholstery is recommended.

Category

1960s Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Fiberglass

Maurice Burke designed Tulip Style Side Chair, Set of Four

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H 32.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Maurice Burke designed Tulip Style Side Chair, Set of Four

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell X chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England.

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage White Counter-Height Tulip Chairs by Burke Inc., 1960s

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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Pair of Vintage White Counter-Height Tulip Chairs by Burke Inc., 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic pair of counter-height tulip chairs manufactured by Burke Inc. in the 1960s, inspired by the iconic designs of Eero Saarinen.

Category

1960s Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set by Burke Set Four Tulip Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table and Chairs by Burke

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H 29 in Dm 42 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen-Style Burke Tulip Arm Dining Chair

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H 31.5 in W 24.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen-Style Burke Tulip Arm Dining Chair

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a white tulip swivel armchair similar to the style of Eero Saarinen. Includes one white enamel armchairs with removable cushion. It is in decent condition, showing age wea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Set of 5 Saarineen Style Burke Chairs With Tulip Table

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H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21 in

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.

Category

1970s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maurice Burke Tulip table with chairs from the 60s "ARKANA" production

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H 28.94 in Dm 47.45 in

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. All four chairs can rotate and then return to the original position. This...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Burke Tulip Swivel Dining Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 24.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Burke Tulip Swivel Dining Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a pair of white tulip arm chairs/dining chairs similar to the style of Eero Saarinen.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dining Set of Burke Arkana Chairs with Tulip Style Table

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H 31 in W 20.25 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.

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Propeller Dining Dinette Set Table 4 Chairs 1960s

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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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Game Table and 4 Fiberglass Shell Chairs

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H 26 in Dm 52 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Game Table and 4 Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible Mid-Century Modern game table and swivel chairs set consisting of a Burke Tulip table with a fabulous unusually shaped top and four fiberglass arm shell swivel chairs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Dining Table 4 Chairs Set 1960s Saarinen Style

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H 29 in Dm 47.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Burke Tulip Dining Table 4 Chairs Set 1960s Saarinen Style

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Blue and White Spanish Tile Top Table and Six Saarinen Tulip Chairs

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H 29.5 in Dm 60 in

Midcentury Blue and White Spanish Tile Top Table and Six Saarinen Tulip Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in West Hartford, CT

Unusual blue and white Spanish tile top mosaic table with a set of six Saarinen tulip chairs with Burke USA hallmarks. True period pieces.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Table by Burke & Chairs by Eero Saarinen

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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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tulip Saarinen Styled Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke for Burke International

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H 31 in W 20.25 in D 17.5 in

Tulip Saarinen Styled Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke for Burke International

By Maurice Burke

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of four Saarinen styled non swiveling dining chairs in molded fiberglass with coated metal star bases and upholstered seat pads. The seat pads are in the original vintage harve...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Saarinen Style Tulip Desk Chair by Burke

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H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in

Eames Saarinen Style Tulip Desk Chair by Burke

By Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, Burke, Inc.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome Mid-Century Modern fiberglass armchair by Burke. Evocative of Eames fiberglass armshells for Herman Miller and Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll. Sturdy and strong, with el...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Tulip Arkana Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke, Aluminum Legs, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in

Set of Four Tulip Arkana Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke, Aluminum Legs, 1970s

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

During this period, Burke and Arkana produced several mid-century icons, such as these Tulip chairs.

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen-Style Burke Tulip Arm Dining Chair

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H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Saarinen-Style Burke Tulip Arm Dining Chair

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a white tulip swivel armchair similar to the style of Eero Saarinen. Includes one white enamel armchairs with removable cushion. It is in decent condition, showing age wea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke

Located in Leicester, GB

A gorgeous turquoise stool designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana. Original wool upholstery. A gem. We can ship worldwide.

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Burke Tulip Armchairs with Brazilian Sheepskin Cushions, Set of 4

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H 28.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

Burke Tulip Armchairs with Brazilian Sheepskin Cushions, Set of 4

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

The tulip style chair from Burke Inc was inspired by the famous Eero Saarinen Tulip chair.

Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fiberglass

Burke Tulip Style Swivel Chairs & Side Table Mod Flower Petal Design Blue White

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H 32 in W 23.5 in D 23 in

Burke Tulip Style Swivel Chairs & Side Table Mod Flower Petal Design Blue White

By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Consisting of a pair of white Burke tulip style swivel chairs with blue cushions and white tulip style side table with blue mod flower petal design on its top.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Vintage Arkana Tulip Dining Table & Chairs

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H 28.75 in Dm 47.64 in

1960's Vintage Arkana Tulip Dining Table & Chairs

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and rare vintage dining table and chairs by Arkana. They were designed by Maurice Burke and were made in England in the 1960’s.

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Burke Tulip Chairs, Mid Century Fiberglass Armchairs, Set of 4 Dining Chairs

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H 28.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

Burke Tulip Chairs, Mid Century Fiberglass Armchairs, Set of 4 Dining Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in East Hampton, NY

Burke tulip chairs, Burke armchairs, Mid century fiberglass armchairs, Set of four, mid century dining chairs, vintage tulip chairs, Chairs have lost their fiberglass shine, and the...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Burke Fiberglass 'Tulip' Chairs

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H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Set of 4 Burke Fiberglass 'Tulip' Chairs

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 4 bright-orange fiberglass shell chairs by Burke on white painted cast aluminum 4-star bases. 17" Seat height.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Propeller Dining Chairs by Burke

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H 32 in W 19 in D 21 in

Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Propeller Dining Chairs by Burke

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Four Classic tulip style propeller base molded fiberglass dining chairs and tulip base table made by Burke of Texas.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Materials

Steel

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Six Chairs

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H 29 in W 54 in D 36 in

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Six Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Six Chairs.

Category

1960s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

Midcentury Saarinen Style Burke Tulip Table and 4 Chairs Dining Set, 1960s

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H 29.25 in Dm 48 in

Midcentury Saarinen Style Burke Tulip Table and 4 Chairs Dining Set, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.

Located in Detroit, MI

• Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burke tulip table and chairs in the style of Eero Saarinen, circa 1960

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Metal

Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern

$925

H 32 in W 18.75 in D 23.5 in

Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern

By Norman Cherner

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Nice pair of Norman Cherner side chairs, manufactured by Plycraft. One chair has original Plycraft sticker and the date of inspection label. Second chair is missing Plycraft sticker...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft

$6,500 / set

H 31.5 in W 17 in D 21 in

Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous original set of six Norman Cherner Dining chairs for Plycraft c1955. Totally restored, wood was scrubbed clean and restrained and lacquered. All new upholstery, faux black l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

$Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963$

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963

$588 / set

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963

By David Rowland

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963. Set of three stackable chairs, model 40/4, born as waiting room seats, but above all usable both individ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

$9,500 / set

H 31.25 in W 17.5 in D 19 in

Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Norman Cherner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1950s. They have all been refinished and reupholstered in black vinyl. They measure: 3...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Eero Saarinen Fully Upholstered Tulip Side Chairs for Knoll - Set of Four

$8,000 / set

H 32.25 in W 20 in D 21.5 in

Eero Saarinen Fully Upholstered Tulip Side Chairs for Knoll - Set of Four

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Set of four fully upholstered Tulip Side chairs with white swivel bases by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These dining or side chairs were manufactured by Knoll circa 2000s and the fabric...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Aluminum

4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$6,600 / set

H 31.5 in W 25.38 in D 23 in

4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful Set of 4 vintage tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll Associates. Each chair features a Tulip Shape cast aluminum swiveling base and a fibergla...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Aluminum

Set Of Six Upholstered Ion Dining Chairs By Gideon Kramer

$9,400 / set

H 34 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Set Of Six Upholstered Ion Dining Chairs By Gideon Kramer

By Gideon Kramer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of six, mid-century modern, side dining "Ion" chairs designed by the visonary American designer, artist, and inventor, Gideon Kramer features chrome-plated steel 4 prong bas...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Saarinen Chairs for Knoll

$10,281

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

Set of 6 Saarinen Chairs for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in BAUD, FR

Set of 6 swivel Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Original edition Very good condition Original foam and fabric Dimensions: H 81 cm × W 49 cm × D 53 cm

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Natural Fiber, Epoxy Resin

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

$9,000 / set

H 31 in W 24.75 in D 24 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pedestal Arkana Chair by Maurice Burke

$800

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pedestal Arkana Chair by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a classic Model 116 Tulip Swivel Armchair, designed in the 1960s by Maurice Burke for the British manufacturer Arkana. Inspired by Eero Saarinen's famous pedestal designs for...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Space Age Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Early Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chair Set of 6 1960s

$4,850 / set

H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

Early Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chair Set of 6 1960s

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

An early set of 6 tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. The labels date these chairs to the 1960s. This set consists of two armchairs and 4 side chairs all of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Armchairs by Knoll, 1950s

$6,050 / set

H 32 in W 25 in D 19 in

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Armchairs by Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 mid-century white resin tulip armchairs with vinyl seat cushions and painted metal pedestal bases (EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL) Scratches in finish to chairs and bases and wear...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Metal

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs

$3,390 / set

H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of armchairs 'Tulip', model 151, design Eero Saarinen, 1955-1956. Early production, probably 1960s. White lacquered molded fiberglass and seat with wool cover. Produced by Knoll...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

$6,000 / set

H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking pair of armed tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of four vintage Tulip chairs - Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$5,148 / set

H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in

Set of four vintage Tulip chairs - Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A stunning set of four vintage Tulip chairs, attributed to Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs, renowned for their elegant organic shape and minimalist pedestal base, are tr...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Metal

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back Chair

$480Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 22 in D 20.5 in

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back Chair

By Bruno Rey

Located in Pasadena, TX

One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 armchair Reupholstery available for additional fee. Price is p...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

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Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

$1,827 / set

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Leon-Emile Bouchet Art Deco Lounge Set 1930s

$18,277 / set

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in

Leon-Emile Bouchet Art Deco Lounge Set 1930s

By Emile Léon Bouchet

Located in Rīga, LV

Art Deco lounge set attributed to French designer Léon Bouchet, composed of two club chairs and a matching octagonal table. Each piece features faceted geometry and is veneered in hi...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

French Green Enamel Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

$222 / item

H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in

French Green Enamel Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Green enamel shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.40 kg / 0.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Brass, Enamel

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

$26,274

H 106.3 in W 236.23 in D 157.49 in

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Iron

Lawson-Fenning Griffin Chair, Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair

$2,962 / item

H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in

Lawson-Fenning Griffin Chair, Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$1,827 / set

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925

$37,500 / set

H 29.5 in W 28 in D 27.25 in

French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Ash, Upholstery

Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra

$9,900

H 33 in W 26 in D 36 in

Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Saint Louis, US

A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Ten Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$38,500 / set

H 35.75 in W 19.5 in D 26 in

Ten Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare set of ten dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as the Greene & Greene chair for it's crafted look with exposed tenon crest rail, rosewood bow...

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1950s Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Rosewood, Walnut

R.S. Associates Dining Table Solid Teak 1960s

$1,895

H 29.5 in W 53.25 in D 31.5 in

R.S. Associates Dining Table Solid Teak 1960s

By RS Associates

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Teak

Pair Andre Bus - Lane 'Acclaim' Walnut Oak Cube Side Tables Castors Mid Century

$1,600 / set

H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Pair Andre Bus - Lane 'Acclaim' Walnut Oak Cube Side Tables Castors Mid Century

By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in the 1960s by Lane for their Acclaim line of furniture, this pair of side tables was designed by Andre Bus, who was responsible for all Acclaim pieces at the time. This design...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Laminate, Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

$1,906 / set

H 4.34 in W 8 in D 8 in

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...

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19th Century French Victorian Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Copper

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

$1,256

H 26.78 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Steel

Mid-century Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Light w/ Chromes Steel Fitter

$325

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Mid-century Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Light w/ Chromes Steel Fitter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hollywood Regency style Holophane ceiling pendant features a classic globe-shaped glass shade that beautifully diffuses light into a sparkle. A chromed steel fitter complements the t...

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1950s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of 'Catilina' Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide

$5,400 / set

H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 12.5 in

Pair of 'Catilina' Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two "Catilina" wall lights by Sergio Mazza. Designed in Italy, circa 1960s. Wired for US junction boxes. Takes one E27 base 20-40w maximum bulb or LED equivalent. Sold as a pair only...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

$180,000

H 34 in W 96 in D 53 in

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Chicago, IL

This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...

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1950s American Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs

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Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

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Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage burke tulip chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, plastic and fiberglass, all vintage burke tulip chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage burke tulip chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage burke tulip chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern vintage burke tulip chairs are of considerable interest. Vintage burke tulip chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke and Arkana Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Burke Tulip Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $7,600 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

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Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.