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Early Charles Pollock 657 Leather Sling Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A nice early example the Rare model 657 leather sling lounge chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
BKF Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair with New Cowhide Sling
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair that date to the mid-60's. New Cowhide Sling gives it a fun look
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Two Knoll Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Knoll butterfly chairs, sold individually or as a pair, suitable for interior or exterior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs.
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2020 Charles Pollock for Knoll Sling Arm Chair in Brown Leather and Chrome # 657
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Charles Pollock for Knoll 657 Sling Arm Chair featuring a brown leather sling
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Beirut, LB
The chair features Black belting leather used as slings for the backrest and seat, and tubular chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll International, 1980s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of sling lounge chairs with white aluminum frames and brown cover.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid century vintage leather sling 657 lounge chair by Charles pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage leather sling lounge chair ‘657’ by Charles pollock. Light tan thick hide
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Butterfly Chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling as well. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26 in W 26 in D 28.25 in
1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original pair of rare 1966 series armless lounge chairs, designed by Richard
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was originally designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Berlin, DE
design. The chair consists of a metal frame with a sling seat and backrest made from leather. The frame
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.04 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
'657' Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Labeled, c1970s
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Pollock Armchair, known as the "Sling Chair", Model 657. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Leather and Chrome Sling Lounge Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and spectacular leather and chrome sling lounge chair, by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Natural Canvas
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic Classic form, for indoor or outdoor use. New canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Cobalt Blue
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic classic form, for indoor or outdoor use. New canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. New powder coat white finish, for indoor or outdoor use. New
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 (of 2) 657 leather sling Chairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One of two 1960ies Knoll International 657 Sling Leather Chairs.
Price per chair, two chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
Richard Schultz 1966 Series Aluminum Prototype Dining Arm Chair w/ Rivets
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Prototype 1966 Collection dining arm chair, introduced by Richard Schultz for Knoll in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very good and early pair of iron frame butterfly sling chairs. The original design dates to the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Charles Pollock Armchair "Sling Chair" Model 657
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charles Pollock "Sling Chair" or Model 657, designed in 1960 and produced from 1964 to 1979 by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Knoll Aluminum Sling 3 Seat Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra-rare aluminum sling 3 seat sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
“Fabio” Lounge Chair Designed by Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, France
By Pascal Mourgue, Steiner
Located in Union City, NJ
rare tubular lounge chair features a sling cognac leather seat & back which is held up by leather
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair Footstool for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage BKF Hardoy butterfly chair footstool for Knoll. Navy blue sling is in excellent new
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
kind. He also introduced the “sling chair” and “nuclear furniture” which could be clustered and had
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Wassily sling armchairs by Knoll in brown leather and chrome. The Wassily Chair, also known
Category
20th Century German Expressionist Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Vintage BKF Hardoy for Knoll Cream Leather Butterfly Stool
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Buffalo, NY
by Knoll. An essential companion to the butterfly chair, the design echoes its stylish low-slung
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
Steel Fire Pit Chiminea Outdoor Fireplace by Koby Knoll Click
By Koby Knoll Click
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
split logs, not just the tiny bagged wood. Pictured with hand truck and sling chair by William Katavolos
Category
2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
Steel Fire Pit Chiminea Outdoor Fireplace by Koby Knoll Click
By Koby Knoll Click
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
split logs, not just the tiny bagged wood. Pictured with hand truck and sling chair by William Katavolos
Category
2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
between and director’s chair and the sling chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll. You could use them as side
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Stainless Steel 'Luar' Op Art Dining Table by Ross Littell for ICF
By Ross Littell
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
. The sling-leather and chrome-frame T-Chair from that series is in the permanent design collection at
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair and the central table evocative of their cafe table that was a part of the Lily collection of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Chair
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Tucson, AZ
Carmel colored faux leather sling chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll.
Black
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Butterfly Chair with Custom Sling
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic Knoll butterfly chair with custom-made sling. The Fabric used to make the sling is vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Sling Lounge Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Cologne, DE
Sling lounge chair, designed in 1960 by Charles Pollock, made in the USA by Knoll International
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Butterfly Chair
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Fun and iconic butterfly chair, newly upholstered in plush cotton fabric. The newly made sling is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Knoll Butterfly Chair Newly Upholstered in Marimekko Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Fun and iconic butterfly chairs, newly upholstered in bold Marimekko poppy fabric. Chairs are great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Charles Pollock 657 Chairs for Knoll, circa 1970
By Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollock 657 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970. "The chairs spare frame is polished chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Hannah and Morrison Aluminum Sofa for Knoll, Three-Seat Sling Couch, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Morrison for Knoll in 1971. The design team worked together at Knoll throughout the 1970s and won numerous
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 27.63 in W 68.5 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Hannah and Morrison Aluminum Armchairs for Knoll, 1971, Sling Seat
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. The design team worked together at Knoll throughout the 1970s and won
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 27.63 in W 25.75 in D 28.75 in
657 Sling Chair by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock
Located in Chicago, IL
657 Sling Chair by Charles Pollock available from LMD/studio.
Two vintage 657 sling chair by
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Richard Schultz Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Vintage Richard Schultz lounge chairs, original slings and powder coated aluminum frames. Chaise
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Patio and Garden Furniture
Hanna Morrison 2 Seat Airport Sling Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Culver City, CA
This two seat sofa / chair is upholstered in leather for a unique modern look. The sling back
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pollock Armchair, Black Belting Leather, Black Seat Pad & Rose Gold Frame
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in East Greenville, PA
Designed in 1960 and originally manufactured from 1964-1979, the steel and leather ‘sling chair’ or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pollock Armchair, Cognac Belting Leather, Black Seat Pad & Rose Gold Frame
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in East Greenville, PA
Designed in 1960 and originally manufactured from 1964-1979, the steel and leather ‘sling chair’ or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pollock Armchair, Chocolate Belting Leather, Brown Seat Pad & Rose Gold Frame
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in East Greenville, PA
Designed in 1960 and originally manufactured from 1964-1979, the steel and leather ‘sling chair’ or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
Charles Pollack 657 Knoll Sling Chair
By Charles Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Pollack 657 Knoll sling chair in black totally original and dated Jan 1978. Normal 40 year
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Knoll Sling Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of number 657 lounge chairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Saddle colored leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Knoll Sling Chairs, circa 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Knoll chairs designed by Hannah/Morrison. Original fabric and aluminum frames.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Set of Two '2' Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Chairs, USA, 80s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Deland, FL
This set of two sling lounge chairs, originally designed by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Vintage Knoll Pollock 657 Sling Chairs
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage Knoll Pollock lounge chairs model 657. These chairs have tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Knoll Hardoy Vintage BFK Butterfly Sling Chairs with New Leather
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll or Hardoy BFK wrought iron butterfly chairs with leather slings. Brand new thick leather four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll sling chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every knoll sling chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll sling chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A knoll sling chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one knoll sling chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Charles Pollock and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
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Questions About Knoll Sling Chair
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are sling chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling 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.
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