The 5 Best Saarinen Tulip Table Replicas

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Seven decades after its invention, few pieces of dining room furniture can match the simple, sophisticated and timeless design of the tulip table. 

Designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen as part of his Pedestal collection in the mid-1950s, this vintage table style does away with what Saarinen called the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” created by the slum of legs found under most tables. 

Instead, Saarinen opted for a sleek design that uses a single table base, which came to define the aptly named Pedestal series, and was also used for other models, including the tulip chair, the tulip side table and coffee table. 

A tulip table next to a wishbone chair
[image: Interior Icons]

(And in the process, the Finnish architect became a founding father of mid-century modern design, along with his friends and fellow furniture design icons like Florence Knoll and Charles Eames.)

In addition to the elegant simplicity of its organic shapes, the real genius of the original tulip table is that it‘s also a remarkably practical piece of furniture:  

To this day it’s a popular choice for smaller spaces like a breakfast nook or a cramped condominium dining space because the absence of table legs gives the illusion of space, and creates more leg room for guests. 

But the Real Deal is, Like, Really Expensive

While you can still buy the original design from the Knoll Company of New York City, furniture purists will have to pay mightily for an authentic piece:

The original design retails for nearly $4,000 (😱 !!!!) with the white marble tabletop, and even the white laminate version costs about $2,500. 

(And that’s before you factor in taxes and delivery cost…) 

Fortunately for those of us who want enviable interior style without having to max out our credit card, today some of the best tulip tables are replicas that offer much of the same timeless style of Saarinen’s original, but cost a lot less.

In this post we’ve rounded up the best replica tulip table options so you can find the perfect piece to suit your space, tastes and budget. 


Top Picks↓

You can learn (a lot) more about each table below, but here’s a quick run down of our favorites:

Overall Best Replica Tulip Table:
Eternity Modern White Lacquer Tulip Dining Table – Round
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Best Value Tulip Table Replica:
Sohnne Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Replica


Who Wrote This Article

Irreverent Gent Founder and Editor-in-Chief Dave Bowden is both a service journalist and mid-century modern furniture fanatic. His shopping recommendations and style advice have been featured everywhere from the The Wall Street Journal and New York Magazine to Men’s Health and more.

How We Created This List

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In order to assess which tulip table replicas were best, we looked first and foremost at each one’s design, favoring the ones that seem to “bloom” at the top of the base, like Saarinen’s original.

We also looked at each table’s materials and construction, assessing both their similarity to those of the original, and the sturdiness/durability they provide.

Finally, we did a deep dive into user reviews to find out what real people thought after buying each table, and get a sense for how they perform in real life.

To learn more about how we rate and review products, check out our product review and round up policy here.


The Best Tulip Table Replicas on the Market

Rounding Up the Best Reproduction Tulip Tables that Mimic Saarinen’s Timeless Style

Overall Best Tulip Table Replica ↓

Eternity Modern White Lacquer Tulip Dining Table

Eternity Modern White Lacquer Tulip Dining Table

Features:

  • Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 40″, 48″, 52″ or 60″
    • Height: 30″
    • Weight: 75 lb to 134 lb, depending on size
  • Table Top Material: 3 different options
  • Colors Available: 2

Why We Like It:

The best option that we’ve found is Eternity Modern’s tulip table, which is both a faithful Saarinen table reproduction, and in some ways an even more versatile choice.

Their version of the classic white circular top table is faithful because it mimics both the look and design features of the original Saarinen table, with the same seamless curves and sturdy, cast aluminum base.

But it’s also more versatile, because it comes in a wider range of sizes.

In the original specifications from Knoll International, the table had a diameter of 42.5 inches. But this one comes in four different size options that range from 40 to 60 inches, so it’s great for larger dining and living rooms that require a bigger table.

Plus, the versatility isn’t limited to this particular model.

Eternity Modern has a whole range of tulip tables that includes smaller side tables and larger oval shapes, including quartz options that look like the carrara marble top of the original but cost a lot less.

Why Some Might Not:

There’s really not much to dislike here, unless you’re on a particularly tight budget.

This model costs about $1,400, which is a pretty great price considering the quality of the table, but some might prefer to keep the price down below $1,000.

If that’s the case then the Sohnne table below is probably your best bet, but (spoiler alert) it doesn’t offer the same versatility in terms of size and color options.

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Best Value Tulip Table Dupe: ↓

Sohnne Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Replica

Sohnne Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Replica

Features:

  • Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 35.4″
    • Height: 15.4″
    • Weight: 81.5 lb
  • Table Top Material: Marble
  • Colors Available: 1

Why We Like It:

As mentioned above, this marble tulip table from Sohnne is a good choice for those who like the original’s white carrara marble option, but want something in the $1,000 price range.

(At the time of this writing, this model is listed at $1,067, so it’s a little more than 1,000 bucks, but very much in the same ballpark.)

It’s rare to find marble tables for less than $1,500, never mind ones with the same tulip-like base of the original, so this is a pretty solid deal.

Why Some Might Not:

At only 35 inches in diameter, this one is a little smaller than the original Knoll version, which might not work for everyone.

Plus, while the reasonable price tag is probably the best thing about it, the lower price comes with tradeoffs.

For instance, Sohnne doesn’t specify what kind of marble they use, but it’s almost certainly not the same as the Italian carrara marble of the original.

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All Modern Tynan Round Dining Table

All Modern Tulip Table Replica

Features:

  • Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 35.5″
    • Height: 29″
    • Weight: 33 lb
  • Table Top Material: Lacquered MDF
  • Colors Available: 2

Why We Like It:

If you don’t want to spring for a natural stone tabletop like marble or quartz, this affordable option from All Modern is the perfect way to add a cheap and cheerful symbol of modernism to your space.

It has a solid base made of powder-coat steel and a lacquer finish on the table top that’s easy to clean, and helps keep the price down.

Why Some Might Not:

At only 36 inches, this is another one that’s smaller than the original, but if you have a small space and just want a round table that seats four people, it’s perfect for everyday use.

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Willa Arlo Interiors Waalborn Round Dining Table

Will Arlo Replica Tulip Table

Features:

  • Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 35 3/8″
    • Height: 29 1/8″
    • Weight: 36 lb
  • Table Top Material: MDF
  • Colors Available: 4

Why We Like It:

This one from Willa Arlo offers a nice variety of table top and base colors.

You can choose from four color options for the base and five for the table top, so you have quite a few color combos to choose from.

Why Some Might Not:

This one doesn’t have the tulip-like shape at the top, so it’s a little less eye-catching than some of the other options listed above.

Plus not all the table top colors are available with each base color, so while there are more color options than some of the others on this list, it’s still a little more limited than it could be.

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Elepbear Round White Dining Table

Elepbear tulip table replica

Features:

  • Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 31.5″
    • Height: 21″
    • Weight: 28 lb
  • Table Top Material: Engineered Wood
  • Colors Available: 3

Why We Like It:

This model is one of the cheapest on this list, making it a great way to add some classic style to your living space for a reasonable price.

It comes in three different color options and, unlike the model above, has a bit of the tulip shape at the top of the base, giving it more design flare than you’d expect to see at this price point.

Plus it’s available on Amazon, so you can get super quick delivery time in the continental United States (especially if you have Prime).

Why Some Might Not:

At less than 32 inches in diameter, this is the smallest table on the list, so it can’t seat too many people.

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The Recap ↓

Overall Best Tulip Table Replica

Dave Bowden

Summary

The best option that we’ve found is Eternity Modern’s tulip table, which is both a faithful Saarinen table reproduction, and in some ways an even more versatile choice thanks to a variety of size options.

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About Dave Bowden

Dave Bowden

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