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Mid Century Knoll Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950’s vintage Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Vintage 1970 Made in Italy Stamped Marcel Breuer Cesca Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll
Located in GB
are a very rare suite, its hard to find four of these chairs from this era, quite often they are sold
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
.
Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs made by Knoll Associates.
Originally designed in 1950. Featured in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
.
Remnants of the Knoll labels are still visible on some of the chairs. The underside of the bases sports the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in
Walter Knoll Lounge Chair by Arno Votteler Model 350, 1950s
By Walter Knoll, Arno Votteler
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Walter Knoll Lounge Chair by Arno Votteler Model 350, 1950s
Walter Knoll
Inspired by the Bauhaus
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Free Shipping
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 25 in W 33 in D 33 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll lounge chair with new petrol green velvet upholstery.
The chair is not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.61 in D 21.66 in
Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example was executed in the chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner grey leather easy chair and ottoman set of three, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
chair requiring over a thousand welds and more than one hundred cylindrical steel rods. Knoll also
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia estate along with a number of other period-correct Knoll pieces. This particular example has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 34 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner gray leather easy chair and ottoman set of two, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 17 in W 27 in D 27 in
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Madison, WI
.
The 1305-U model of this Knoll chair was made some time between 1965-71 and designed by Bill Stephens
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1960s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Tulip Side Chairs in Brown Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining chairs with brown fabric seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile is a stunning fabric, and it was custom made by Knoll. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
Florence Knoll, planning Unit member Vincent Cafiero saw promise in a leather and steel lounge chair and
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.49 in W 26.38 in D 28.15 in
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Custom gray leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Post Modern Mid-Century Modern Red Lounge Chair by Metropolitan of San Francisco
By Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
.
This Metropolitan designer lounge chair design with Knoll textile will WOW any setting.
Labels read
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
H 26 in W 38 in D 32 in
A Pair of Knoll Pfister Club Chairs
By Charles Pfister
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Knoll Pfister club chairs are cubist in form set atop a seemingly floating base
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
Eero Saarinen 'Finnish-American, 1910-1961' "Grasshopper" Chair, Knoll Original
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
boucle.
Chair has been properly restored to period correct standards, and is in very solid, stable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
H 35 in W 27 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Weiningen, CH
New reupholstered and recovered with a period green and orange velvet. Very comfortable and easy to
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Harry Bertoia White Wire Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll (A)
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white plastic coated welded wire diamond lounge chair with a contrasting satin black base and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
Harry Bertoia White Wire Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll (B)
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white plastic coated welded wire diamond lounge chair with a contrasting satin black base and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
Pierre Jeanneret Maple and Tweed "Scissors" Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1948
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Coronado, CA
A spectacular pair of authentic "Scissors" chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1948 and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Maple
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 29.5 in
Set of 2 Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International, blue upholstery
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International.
Blue upholstery, nickel frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 30 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Beirut, LB
A pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe cantilever lounges, model MR 10 produced by Knoll International
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe Beige Brno Tubular Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage Brno tubular chair in beige fabric.
An icon of mid-century modern originally
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll International. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
became associated with Knoll Associates. A number of Saarinen's chairs for Knoll were to become landmarks
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bauhaus Styled Brno Chairs Ludwig Mies van DerRohe
By Florence Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Timeless classical iconic designs from the Bauhaus period by Ludwig Mies van DerRohe. The Brno
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 23 in D 22 in
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
base. New period correct feet.
This chair is a perfect complement to a mid century or contemporary
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern Steel Chrome & Orange Wool Chairs, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Brand: Knoll International
Designer: Eero Saarinen
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: 22.5 W × 20.5 D × 31.5 H in
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in South Charleston, WV
Knoll Textiles, blue with welt cording that contours to the seat. These chairs look immaculate and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Chair in Black Suede
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Knoll.
The flat bar frame is polished chrome (plated), and the seat is black suede form the period
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Authentic original unrestored Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' chair finished in beautifully grained Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in
Kartell Model 4854 Chairs by Gae Aulenti, 1960s - Set of 4 - Emerald Green Resin
By Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Knoll, these Kartell pieces, including the 4854 chair, are no longer in production, making this set a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Ciprea' easy chair, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
Pair Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Chrome, Leather, Manner Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, chrome, leather, Manner Baughman
Each having box
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style
Newly recovered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 36 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Blue Faux Fur
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Blue Faux Fur
Opposing organic
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Faux Fur
Three John Hutton Rush Rattan Lounge Chairs Merbau Coastal Line Donghia 1995
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Camden, ME
A trio of lounge chairs by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, from the limited production Merbau
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Rush, Reed, Polyester, Mahogany, La...
H 35 in W 30 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
In a word
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 37 in D 33 in
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Side / Dining Chairs, 'Shovel' Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of twelve (12) Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb side / dining chairs, 'shovel' chairs.
Large
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.75 in W 18.75 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Swivel Chairs, Ottoman, Seating Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames swivel chairs, ottoman, seating group
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel Base, American, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
designers of the period include Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb, Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Edward
Category
Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square White Boucle Rocking Lounge / Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
chairs are very comfortable and have a rocking mechanism.
Other American designers of the period include
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 33.5 in W 34 in D 33 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Ciprea' easy chairs, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Teal Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Swivel, Square
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Teal Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, swivel, square
Sky or Celeste
Category
Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 22.5 in W 30.75 in D 30.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, American, Bouclé, Pair Low Profie
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Low Profile Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, American, Bouclé
Other American
Category
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.5 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scroll Arm Swivel Lounge / Arm Chairs, Faux Shearling
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scroll arm swivel lounge / arm chairs, Faux Shearling
Low profile
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wood
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Set of Two (2) Angular Arm Chairs in Walnut & Bouclé by Foster McDavid, c. 1960s
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Deland, FL
upholstered cushions in a fabulous white cotton bouclé by Knoll Fabrics this set of Atomic-era lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
H 29 in W 23 in D 26.5 in
PLR1 Luar lounge chair by Ross Littell for ICF De Padova Italy 1960s, set of 2
By Ross Littell
Located in Stavenisse, NL
1950s. His three-legged T-chair, designed in 1952 with William Katavolos and Douglas Kelley, is part of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
PLR1 Luar lounge chair by Ross Littell for ICF De Padova Italy 1960s, set of 2
By Ross Littell
Located in Stavenisse, NL
1950s. His three-legged T-chair, designed in 1952 with William Katavolos and Douglas Kelley, is part of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Ten Modern Dining Chairs, White Lacquer, Ron Seff, Custom
By Ron Seff
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of ten custom lacquered designer dining chairs. Sleek and stylish with straight lines
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Textile, Wood
Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs "Model 145" by Gustav Bahus
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of 8 vintage Scandinavian modern teak dining chairs Model 145 designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
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Knoll Period Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of knoll period chairs available for sale. The range of distinct knoll period chairs — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of knoll period chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Knoll period chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many knoll period chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe produced popular knoll period chairs that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,160, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $120,000 highest priced.
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.
Questions About Knoll Period Chairs
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
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