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Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Maple

Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early and rare Knoll sofa and chair set. This sets one and only home was non-other then
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Mid-Century Florence Knoll Sofa with Magazine Holder
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Florence Knoll Walnut "Floating" Frame Sofa, Model 57W
By Florence Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
A Classic Mid-Century Knoll model 57W sofa. The floating frame has mortised and pinned construction
Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
produced by Knoll International from 1955 to 1973 This sofa is an edition from the very early 60s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
H 31 in W 78 in D 33 in
Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, and produced under license by
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Walter Knoll for Sirino Brayton Leather Sofa
By Walter Knoll, Brayton International
Located in Ferndale, MI
. This couch is probably early 80s production.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

10ft Vintage Mid-Century Sofa/End Table Combination Designed by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Authentic early sofa and end table designed by Florence Knoll in the mid 1950s. It features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
EARLY KNOLL label, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY.  
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to early 1970's for a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer, Fred Lowen, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
gently used sofa was clearly loved and pampered during it's earlier life. Our restoration team, of course
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rope, Teak

Ernst Schwadron Sofa
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
. New York in the 1940's. This design was part of his early collection for Knoll which was produced by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ernst Schwadron Sofa
Ernst Schwadron Sofa
H 29 in W 80 in D 31 in
Jens Risom Armless Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Maple

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Jens Risom Armless Sofa
H 30.5 in W 73 in D 27 in
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Contemporary NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofa or settee with yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa, by Gavina, Italy 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
was the first one to produce this sofa, in the early 1960's, later production was taken over by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Bastiano Four Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare 4 seater "Bastiano" Sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa was manufactured in solid ash by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
an X. This also features a one-piece curved seat. This is an early and original example. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

William Armbruster Monumental Five-Seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offic
By William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
William Armbruster Monumental five-seat sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices. A generous 144
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC Armbruster included in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This slim, upright modern "Compact Sofa" designed by Ray & Charles Eames was a gift to their Godson
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra 3-Seat Alcove Sofa in Volo Mid-Grey
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sofas was designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in the early 2000s for production
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
and a 3 seat sofa The super elegant and minimal sculptural form is fully complemented by the new
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood

Florence Knoll Sofa Set
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
an early and hard to find sofaset . complete restored to perfect condition !
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Rare Early Knoll Tubular Steel Base Settee # 32 by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
this being an early one , designed by Florence Knoll .
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Mirror, Leather

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

20ft Vintage Midcentury Florence Knoll Conference Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Earlier and rare Florence Knoll large scale design on a light walnut base and top with a contrasting edge.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Vintage Living Room Set, Mod 710 by P. Fabricius for Walter Knoll, 1972.
By Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Walter Knoll Fabricius Armchair and Sofa Model 710-10 are a design by Preben Fabricius. This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Rosenthal inc. New York in the 1940's. This design was part of his early collection for Knoll which was
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa
Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa
H 29 in W 57 in D 31.5 in
Aulenti Collection Lounge Chair for Knoll International, 1976
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This arm chair was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in 1974 as part of the Aulenti
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
just beautiful SET of Sofa & 2 Wingback Armchairs by Prof. Karl Nothelfer - Designed in 1957
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

1952, Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Early Harry Bertoia two-tone diamond chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Tufted Leather Bench
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather Bench or Couch, bought from a Psychiatrist Office in Philadelphia! Dates to the Early 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Tufted Leather Bench
Tufted Leather Bench
H 17 in W 72 in D 30.5 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knoll, since the Barcelona was not made in a sofa form, this is a very complimentary design that pairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Saratoga living room set composed by a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a low
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini 'Adonis' for Luci Italia, Halogen Floor Lamp, 1980's
By Luci Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ponti, who was his mentor and teacher in his early years. He became a industrial designer and started
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Post Modern Papillona 750 Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1975
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
collection (1970). Work on the Soriana sofa began in late 1969 for an early 1970 debut, and it feels as
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini For Bonacina Italian Vintage Stool In Bamboo And Wicker
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, Albini became from the early 1930s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, of which, however, he
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
Furniture Gazette Directory (1877 & 1886) listed the firm in High Wycombe as chair & couch manufacturer and
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early and Unusual Florence Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early Florence Knoll sofa, manufactured by Knoll in the late '40s, with loose seat and back
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll from 1955 with Excellent Provenance
By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Finn Juhl, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible original early 1950's Knoll sofa with satin chrome legs and excellent provenance
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Two-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Cologne, DE
and very comfortable. Knoll International still produces the series - the offered one is an early
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Firenze, IT
Very rare and iconic first model of white painted wood Califfo sofa designed by Ettore Sottsass for
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Early and rare womb sofa designed by Eero Saarinen; First edition manufactured by Knoll, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Settees

Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Convertible Sofa Bed
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
many convertible sofa beds and daybeds for Knoll Associates. Model #704 was a 1957 design by Richard
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Early Knoll Sofa
By Knoll, Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Knoll sofa designed by Lewis Butler. New foam and new period appropriate upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Textile

Early Knoll Sofa
Early Knoll Sofa
H 25 in W 79.5 in D 30 in
Early Knoll Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early iron and upholstered sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Iron

Early Florence Knoll Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early Knoll sofa completely restored and re-upholstered in a wool blend.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Teak

Early Florence Knoll Sofa
Early Florence Knoll Sofa
H 30 in W 84 in D 28 in
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Early Knoll Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early knoll sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every early knoll sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an early knoll sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An early knoll sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made early knoll sofa over the years, but those crafted by Florence Knoll, Knoll and Eero Saarinen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Early Knoll Sofa?

Prices for an early knoll sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $580 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,098.

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Questions About Early Knoll Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.