Tulip Chair 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana
Designed c. 1960’s
No longer in production
Maurice Burke was a mid century industrial designer, best known for his work for Arkana. The Burke 115 Chair and 116 Armchair are arguably the most iconic pieces of furniture of any Star Trek series. Their design is sometimes misattributed to Eero Saarinen, whose tulip chairs served as Burke’s inspiration. Both the 115 and 116 chairs were modified by Star Trek set designers, who added the black headrest and beveled back details. While featured in almost every episode of The Original Series, the chair is only visible in a few episodes of The Next Generation, Enterprise, and Discovery. More recently, it appears prominently throughout Strange New Worlds’ Enterprise.
Used in:
The Original Series
The Next Generation
Enterprise
Discovery
Strange New Worlds
