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MCM Tulip Swivel Armchairs White Shell Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4

$2,495per set
£1,903.75per set
€2,165.66per set
CA$3,503.79per set
A$3,834.47per set
CHF 2,026.18per set
MX$45,766.99per set
NOK 25,856.62per set
SEK 23,647.99per set
DKK 16,176.37per set
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Awesome Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Tulip chairs by Burke comprised of a white fiberglass armed shell or frame, white painted metal shaft, 4 prong fiberglass bases, loose cushion pads with black hopsacking, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the bases have been repainted there is age related wear to the fiberglass frames including some crazing on the edges. The pads will need reupholstered they have been priced accordingly. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Great things come in four’s…. For instance, The Beatles had 4 BRILLIANT band members, there are 4 incredible seasons in a year, a lucky clover has 4 leaves, and you could have FOUR of these AWESOME Burke Tulip chairs!!! That’s right!!! This is a set of 4 FABULOUS Tulip chairs by Burke comprised of white fiberglass armed shells mounted on a white painted metal swivel shaft with a four prong base and loose seat pads wearing a black hopsacking fabric that honestly… has seen better days. They will need reupholstered BUT we never think of reupholstering as a negative because we LOVE new fabrics!!! Just think of the limitless options!! SO many great colors, patterns, and textures!! They are made and labeled by Burke Inc. in the style of Saarinen’s famed tulip fiberglass shell chairs. Burke modeled their fiberglass chairs after Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass shell chairs as a more affordable option for the masses. But they made them with changes and enhancements that have made them become collectable in their own right. Kind of a second cousin of sorts with lots of style and sass. AND they SWIVEL!! They are going to be phenomenal surrounding your breakfast nook or dining table but they would be great extra seating in your dining room, great room, family room, or rec room. And, whether you have a mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, a Modern setting, or any style in between… they will look fabulous anywhere you decide to use them. Maurice Burke was born in the UK in 1921. He served in World war 2 with the Canadian Army and after in the early 1950’s he relocated his family to California where he settled in as a furniture salesman for Herman Miller and would go on to work for Felmore, a largely traditional wooden furniture business in 1952. That did not work out so he relocated his family to Dallas, Texas and began his own venture he called Burke Inc. Initially serving as manufacturer and designer for the first iteration of pedestal chairs. By 1959 Burke Inc. had a strong established itself as a progressive name in the furniture industry, however, success soon led to conflict with Knoll manufacturers of Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair eventually leading to court and a copyright infringement. They were forced to change the design, however, that would come to benefit Burke and his company with the redesigned “Star” collection some would argue was a better alternative to Knoll’s. For the next four years Burke Inc grew rapidly with showrooms in every major city in North America filled exclusively with their products selling both to private customers and commercial. Burke Inc. had a steady success until to the surprise of many Maurice Burke sold Burke Inc. to Brunswick. To those who knew him, Maurice Burke was known to never stay too long in one place. He took this as an opportunity to detach himself from the industry and relocated his family to the UK and later they settled in Switzerland. Mr. Burke passed away in 2013. These are FANTASTIC chairs bearing an iconic reputation and a timeless style you are sure to love for years to come. Don’t let this set of 4 Tulip chairs by Burke pass you by…. Make them YOURS!!! Chair Size Each: - Height: 31.25 Inches - Width: 24.5 Inches - Depth: 22.5 Inches - Seat Height: 18.5 Inches - Arm Height: 25 Inches - Inside Seat Width: 19 Inches - Inside Seat Depth: 18 Inches - Inside Back Height: 13.5 Inches - Clearance to floor: 16 Inches - Weight: 16.48 Pounds Crated Size: - Length: 57 Inches - Width: 28 Inches - Height: 55 Inches - Weight: 275 Pounds
  • Creator:
    Maurice Burke (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Fiberglass,Metal,Molded,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa, Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The bases have been repainted there is age related wear to the fiberglass frames including some crazing on the edges. The pads will need reupholstered. Please see photos, zoom in for details, see long description as they are part of the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 414-SEA-763-0051stDibs: LU1873344441842

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