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Joseph D'Urso Leather Sectional Sofa, Knoll, 1980
By Knoll, Joseph D'Urso
Located in Chicago, IL
Joseph D'Urso leather sectional sofa, Knoll 1980, Mix of leather and velvet cushions. No rips or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Walter Knoll for Sirino Brayton Leather Sofa
By Walter Knoll, Brayton International
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully stitched sand tone leather couch. Leather and cushions are in fine condition. Designed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Kansas City, MO
A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Original black leather and gray
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

1980s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Tan Brown Saddle 2-Seat Sofa
By Trix and Robert Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This iconic modern-design of peerless quality is a 2-seat lounge seating sofa designed by Trix and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

1986 Knoll Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown W Tapestry Fabric
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a "Grandma" sofa designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown in 1984 for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 20th Century Beige "Soriana" Leather Sofa By Tobia Scarpa For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “Soriana“ leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, made in Italy around the latter
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Metal

Star Trek TNG Paul Boulva for Artopex Ten Forward Modular Sofa Lounge Chair Set
By Don Chadwick, Florence Knoll, Paul Boulva, Jan Ekselius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
any combination of loveseats, chairs, or sofas. Incredibly versatile, position or arrange the pieces
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Lauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Eggplant removable
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
H 32.68 in W 63.78 in D 33.47 in
East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll. In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sleek black high
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Nero Marquina Marble
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
bankrupt in the 1980s, the rights to produce and distribute the Jumbo table were acquired by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
tagged, this is 100% knoll, and most likely from the 1980's. Purchased from an estate along with matching
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in great condition
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Barcelona Daybed Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pavilion at the Barcelona Exposition. Vintage 1980's Knoll edition of this Bauhaus classic day bed - sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Otto Zapf Arcona Leather Living Room Set for Art Collection
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Arcona leather set consists of a 2-seater sofa and two armchairs. The thick black leather is
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
By Michael McCoy
Located in Weesp, NL
Humanscale (with Peter Stathis), the million-selling “Bulldog Chair” for Knoll and the ‘McCoy Collection’ of
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 32.29 in
Bronze End Tables
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
inset bronze glass tops. The design has similarities to Florence Knoll's work. Possibly custom
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Bronze End Tables
Bronze End Tables
H 21 in W 24 in D 24 in
Gianfranco Frattini 'Adonis' for Luci Italia, Halogen Floor Lamp, 1980's
By Luci Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Fantoni, Artemide, Luci, Knoll and Lema. He was a member of the board of Triennale, which is a design and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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

Start Trek Tng Ten Forward Suspension Seating Group by Paul Boulva for Artopex
By Paul Boulva, Knoll, Jan Ekselius, Don Chadwick
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the chairs. Both chairs and actually be placed side to side to create a small sofa settee. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Piarotto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed; was presented at the Salone del Mobile di Milano in 1980. Made in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

'Negresco' Post-Modern Adjustable Leather Loveseat by Bernard Massot, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful red leather Post-Modern loveseat sofa designed by Bernard Massot and produced by
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini, Capri, Dining Table, Cassina, 1985
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
important design companies, Artemide, Knoll, Arteluce, Bernini and Cassina. With the latter, Frattini had a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
, Cassina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. They embraced a variety of materials and expanding technologies across a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
del Design Italiano 1950-1980, pg. 263. Dimensions: Three-seater sofa H 60 x 210 x 90 cm Two-seater
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
, Cassina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. They embraced a variety of materials and expanding technologies across a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
, Cassina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. They embraced a variety of materials and expanding technologies across a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut

Rare Light Blue Leather Sofa Loveseat 'Negresco' by Wilhelm Setz for Knoll, 1980
By Walter Knoll
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
A rare leather lounge sofa 'Negeresco' in light blue leather and fabric cushion by Wilhelm Setz for
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Large Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Leather sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1980s. Beautifully subtle leather sofa produced by Walter
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Large Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Walter Knoll
Large Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Walter Knoll
H 30.32 in W 94.49 in D 36.23 in
Hannah and Morrison Aluminum Sofa for Knoll, Three-Seat Sling Couch, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
inches deep. Knoll labels under the stainless center section indicate a 1980 manufacturing date
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Green Mint Velvet Loveseat by Walter Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Bucharest, RO
This beautifully subtle loveseat was produced by Walter Knoll in the 1980s. It is marked with a
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
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

Karate Sofa by Michel Cadestin. Airborne 1960 1970. Mid-century space age design
By Michel Cadestin
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Karate sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, 1970 Steel, leather and fiberglass. Perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dieter Knoll Collection Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Bucharest, RO
Dieter Knoll collection two-seat sofa, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Dieter Knoll Collection Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
Dieter Knoll Collection Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ armchair for Knoll is an Iconic design by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Otto Zapf Leather Knoll Sofa, 1980
By Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist design. Super comfy. Original vintage condition. Normal wear / patina consistent with age and use. Nice tan leather. Some minor indents on one side of the leather, ca...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Otto Zapf Leather Knoll Sofa, 1980
Otto Zapf Leather Knoll Sofa, 1980
H 28.5 in W 32 in D 83 in
Vintage Florence Knoll Style Sofa, circa 1980
By Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage Florence Knoll style sofa with tufted seat and back, chrome legs and rolled cushions. Very
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Red Leather Knoll Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Red leather Knoll sofa in the style of Afra Tobias Scarpa. The piece has a metal frame with high
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Red Leather Knoll Sofa
Red Leather Knoll Sofa
H 28 in W 77 in D 33.5 in
Florence Knoll Sofa by Knoll International, circa 1980s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A all original Florence Knoll three sear sofa made by Knoll International. Circa 1980s Original
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Large Two-Seat Sofa by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Leather sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1980s. Beautifully subtle leather sofa produced by Walter
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Large Two-Seat Sofa by Walter Knoll
Large Two-Seat Sofa by Walter Knoll
H 30.32 in W 94.49 in D 36.23 in
Knoll Brigadier 2 seater leather sofa by Cini Boeri
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
show no signs of wear. The soft, black leather is in very good condition. The suspension of the sofa is
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ettore Sottsass "East Side" Sofa for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great 1980s Knoll three-seat sofa designed by the re-known Memphis Postmodern iconic designer
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Leather

Large Joe D'urso Lounge Sofa for Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
1980 and it was edited by Knoll. It is sleek, refined, urbane and screams tailored sophistication. No
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Florence Knoll Sofa on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage original Florence Knoll sofa in heather grey tweed fabric. Although unsigned or tagged
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa & Chair Set on Steel Bases in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage original Florence Knoll sofa and chair in heather grey tweed fabric. Although unsigned or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Three Seats Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage three seats sofa is an original piece of design furniture designed by Ettore Sottsass for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll in Black Leather, Italy, 1975
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Two-seat Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Knoll – Italy, circa 1980. The sofa is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black Leather Modernist Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage sofa in black leather. Tufted bottom cushion and chrome legs. Unsigned. Measure: 15
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather Modernist Sofa
Black Leather Modernist Sofa
H 32 in W 90 in D 36 in
Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Pfister Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pfister sofa. Five-piece modular sectional designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1980. Reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Pfister Sofa
Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Pfister Sofa
H 28 in W 143.25 in D 33 in
Ettore Sottsass East Side Sofa
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
East side sofa designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International in 1983. Postmodern sofa with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass East Side Sofa
Ettore Sottsass East Side Sofa
H 33.08 in W 53.55 in D 30.71 in
Leather Sofa Designed by Joe D'urso for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and comfortable designed by Joseph D'urso for Knoll International Mid - 1980's
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Ettore Sottsass "East Side" Three-Seat Sofa for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Ettore Sottsass east side sofa in the original black leather and original fabric. In
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Walter Knoll Model Studio 190 Grey 3 Seats Leathersofa Design Jürgen Lange
By Walter Knoll, Jürgen Lange
Located in Malibu, US
Studio 190 Edited by Walter Knoll, circa 1980 Very good conditions, one of the pillow are more tired
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Blue Ettore Sottsass East Side Sofa and Two Lounge Chairs
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular East Side sofa and 2 lounge chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll East Side Living Room Set
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular East Side 3-seat sofa, 2-seat sofa and lounge chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Robert Venturi Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Robert Venturi sofa for Knoll-reupholstered in Spinneybeck leather.
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Robert Venturi Sofa
Robert Venturi Sofa
H 30 in W 88 in D 42 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic knoll sofa 1980 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and animal skin, every knoll sofa 1980 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll sofa 1980 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A knoll sofa 1980 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one knoll sofa 1980 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Ettore Sottsass and Walter Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Knoll Sofa 1980?

Prices for a knoll sofa 1980 start at $1,750 and top out at $24,687 with the average selling for $5,151.

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Questions About Knoll Sofa 1980
  • 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.