Cafe Tulip

The Tulip Chair, designed in 1956 by the master Eero Saarinen, was a true futuristic revelation of its time. A few years later, it earned a place of honor in the industrial design collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

History

The creation of the Tulip Chair marked a new milestone in the furniture industry of the 20th century. Eero Saarinen's use of unconventional materials for the 1950s and the flowing eccentricity of its lines made the chair an iconic model, gaining legendary popularity as a "piece from the future." By the late 20th century, the Tulip Chair became indispensable for creating surreal studio designs for famous European TV shows with a sci-fi theme. Between 1962 and 1969, this designer piece of furniture was honored with numerous prestigious international awards. Today, an antique example of the Tulip Chair was sold at auction for $18,000, further affirming its uniqueness.

Features

The Tulip Chair's design is based on the undulating shape of a seashell, with a sleek and minimalist fiberglass seat featuring a soft cushion made of fabric or natural leather.

The white base adds extra expressiveness, which at first glance appears to be a fragile structure but conceals a sturdy leg made of cast aluminum under the plastic. While the classic version of this designer interior piece was crafted in a daring red-and-white color scheme, today’s stylish Tulip Chairs captivate with soft color combinations and are equipped with a swivel mechanism.