Knoll Model 31
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
the 20th century. In 1954 she designed the model 31 armchair, which has developed into a timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Knoll Eero Saarinen Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair fro Knoll International. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Contemporary Jonathan Crinion for Knoll Crinion Wood Side Armchairs - Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
the Knoll label attached underneath
Dimensions: Height 31" x Depth 19.5" x Width 23.25" x Seat height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Beech, Plywood
H 31 in W 23.25 in D 19.5 in
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
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
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair from Knoll International. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Mid-Century Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll
By Brayton International, Walter Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Original leather six piece modular sofa. This Plus 144 model sofa was designed by Friedrich Hill
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Chair in Birch and Green Strapping, USA
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1941, the model 666 chair is perhaps Risom's most iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 95.5 in D 36 in
Set of Two '2' Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Dining Chairs in Birch, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1941, the model 666 chair is perhaps Risom's most iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, produced circa 1980. This is a marvelous and rare example of this model series, which was intended to take
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 22 in W 23 in D 31 in
Model 2006-S Platform Sofa in Walnut & Bouclé by Adrian Pearsall for Craft 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 2006-S Platform Sofa is the epitome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
H 29 in W 120 in D 31 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
with pink vinyl cushions. Made in Dallas Texas. Model 115 of the Star Trek series.
Burke Inc. (1959
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
, cube form chairs on a round swivel base. Model # 1461, circa 1970's. Chair measurements 30.5" wide x 31
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 23 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Set of Two Ebonized Lounge Chairs in Bouclé by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, 1950s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the visionary Danish craftsman Ib Kofod Larsen in the early 1950's this model chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
several variations of the 'Senat' chair were produced with model designations 'A',' B', ''C' etc. This is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in
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By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Florence Knoll lounge chair model 31 for Knoll International with black metal lacquered leg.
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Pair of Florence Knoll Easy Chairs Model 31 for Knoll International, 1955
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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Set of Two Model 31 Easy Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., circa 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of two easy chairs "model 31", designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal, Chrome
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Located in Houston, TX
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model 2577
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USA , 1955
leather, chrome-plated steel
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By Knoll, Florence Knoll
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Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily Lounge Chairs by Knoll, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
approach.
Summery:
Mid-Century Modern
Knoll International
Creator: Marcel Breuer
Model: B3
Wassily
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Knoll Model 31 For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knoll model 31 you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every knoll model 31 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll model 31 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A knoll model 31 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one knoll model 31 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Bill Stephens and Florence Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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