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20/03/2010 6:38 am  

I'm considering buying this vintage tulip table and tulip chair set. I know for sure that it's not Saarinen. I believe it's vintage because the fiberglass chair shells have the slight yellowing patina of age and remakes are often made of plastic. I'm not sure if it is Arkana/Burke. The table has bolt holes that attach the top to the base instead of a single rod like a Saarinen. Arkana chairs usually have a cross base... this chair has the typical tulip style pedestal for a base. I know that the bases have been repainted and the chairs have been reupholstered (the original upholstery is under the new covering). So... what would this table and chair set be worth, even if it is a generic vintage tulip table and chair set?

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20/03/2010 8:02 am  

How much are 'they' asking?...
How much are 'they' asking? Did you buy the telephone chair from the same person? I'd ask for a discount if you bought both.


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20/03/2010 11:02 am  

You seem to have had a good...
You seem to have had a good close up inspection of the set so as long as you are happy with condition and are willing to pay what "they" are asking, valuations are not really needed. Now if it was your set and you where getting a valuation to sell then price would be important.


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20/03/2010 11:54 am  

It's Burke
and I sold a set two years ago for 700 USD which I thought was about the most I could expect, but mine had two arm chairs and two sides.
Are you buying this on ebay? Because you are going to pay more for the shipping than what the set is worth.


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20/03/2010 5:26 pm  

$875
An acquaintance of mine is selling it... not sure what they originally paid. But he has it listed as $875. The set is in very good condition. I hear that Arkana/Burke is the next best thing from a real Saarinen. Is that a reasonable price?


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20/03/2010 5:31 pm  

I would keep looking
There is a set of four Knoll Tulip chairs on ebay right now for $650.


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21/03/2010 5:21 am  

I have seen some Burke...
I have seen some Burke tables which were of a better quality than your average knock off.
The Burke chairs I have seen were quite awful. The connection between the base and the chair is just plain ugly.


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21/03/2010 3:50 pm  

$875?
I think that's a pretty high price for chairs that have yellowed like that. And be advised that Burke tables tip when you lean on the edge. Saarinen tables don't.
I used to get 48" round Burke tables at auction for $5-$50 but I've never seen that particular shape. Maybe that's part of the reason for the price?


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22/03/2010 7:43 pm  

400-600 would be an average...
400-600 would be an average deal methinks.. I do like the shape of those Burke tables...


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