saarinen vs burke tulip table  

That is to expensive for a b...
That is to expensive for a burke we have that same table for around 295.00 in great condition Hold out for a knoll
Burke stuff is crappy it flakes

BURKE
Hi there LRF.I'm new to this board,so I am not familiar with who is who.Anyhow,if you do in fact have the Burke table I would be interested.It seems reasonably priced enough so I can use it til my "dream Saarinen" comes along.Is there any way I can get in touch? Thanks!

call maurice
call Maurice at mod 50's 918 749 3620
Tell him Lloyd told you about the table he will sell and ship it to you , also take a picture for you,

Burke Tulip Table and Chairs
I happened to read your message and have a Burke tulip table and 4 tulip chairs if you are interested. I haven't priced it yet but am willing to entertain offers.

Burke is to Knoll
what Wal*Mart is to Bloomingdale's.
Save your money and you'll find a geniune Saarinen Knoll table on eBay and you'll be MUCH happier.

Erm,my original post was a year ago,so no longer want a Burke
because last Fall,I found my dream oval Knoll Tulip table from Ebay and had picked it up in NYC!Cast iron oval base-heavy as Hell,but I just Love it!!!

BURKE
is very sad...:( better an old packing crate...

Ahh...
Another sweet story.
Wait for the best.
Burke, Plycraft,etc.,it is like a starter home.
If you find it cheap at a yard sale or thrift store, ok.
Soon your eye will want more. The classic lines.
Not reproductions but originals.
You'll get your money back on the lesser designs.
(if it is a steal, say 10-50 bucks)
But not the reproductions at such a high price and
inferior production methods.

I got a 42" white laminate...
I got a 42" white laminate Burke table off Craigslist for $99. It's a *nice* table but don't get me wrong, it's no Knoll. If you can get a deal on a Burke it's fine but if the price isn't right just hold out for the real thing. BTW yes they do flake fairly easily. :-\ Thinking about getting it powder coated w/ Rensin, but I doubt it'd be worth it.

$5
I've gotten a bunch of Burke tables at auction for $5 apiece. Paid $50 for one but wouldn't do that again.
They're OK. You do have to be careful of the edges of the top. They also tip easily and I've heard that the Saarinens do not.
The one that I kept for myself has an unfinished aluminum base that I like a lot.