Knoll End Tables
American
As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Led by Florence Knoll, the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office.
The company was formed in 1938 by the German immigrant Hans Knoll. He first worked with his fellow ex-pat, the Danish designer Jens Risom, who created furniture with flowing lines made of wood. While Risom served in World War II, in 1943 Knoll met his future wife, Florence Schust. She had studied and worked with eminent emigré leaders of the Bauhaus, including Mies, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. She won Knoll over with Bauhaus notions of industrial arts, and an aesthetic that featured flat and tubular metal frames and angular forms. When Hans died in a car crash in 1955, Florence Knoll was appointed head of the company. It was as much through her holistic approach to design — a core division of the firm was dedicated to planning office systems — as Knoll's mid-century modern furnishings themselves that she brought about the sleek and efficient transformation of the American workplace.
Today, classic Knoll furnishings remain staples of modern design collections and decor. A history of modern design is written in pieces such as the elegant Barcelona chair — created by Mies and Lilly Reich — Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair, Breuer’s tubular steel Wassily lounge chair and the grid-patterned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.
As you can see from the collection of these designs and other vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and tables on 1stDibs, this manufacturer's offerings have become timeless emblems of the progressive spirit and sleek sophistication of the best of modernism.
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Creator: Knoll
Warren Platner Rosewood Black Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Wonderful 1970s rosewood and black base side table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates from the estate of a Knoll employee in East Greenville, PA.
The last photograph...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Steel
'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
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Metal
Pair of Lucia Mercer End Tables for Knoll 1982 in Custom Sierra Brown Granite
By Lucia Mercer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Lucia Mercer End Tables for Knoll 1982 in Custom Sierra Brown Granite.
Sierra Brown Granite is a kind of brown granite with hints of beige and black quarried in Brazil.
Incis...
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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
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Granite
Pair Mid-Century Walnut with white laminate Top Nightstands by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of beautiful Florence knoll single drawer nightstands or side tables. Walnut single drawer nightstands with clean white laminate tops. Solid Oak drawers with single white divide...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
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Walnut, Laminate, Oak
MR Table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MR Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe executes his iconic bent tubular chrome frame combined with thick glass top. Originally designed for the Tugendhat Hous...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Figured Walnut Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International, Early 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Early edition, likely from the 1960. It consists of a cast aluminum base with original white vinyl wrap. The mak...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
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Aluminum
2019 Florence Knoll End Table 29 x 29 with Glass Top and Satin Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a glass and satin chrome end table, model 2515T, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Studio. It was produced circa 2019 and was rarely used.
Florence Knoll app...
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2010s American Modern Knoll End Tables
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Steel
Pair of Eero Saarinen Marble Top End or Side Tables for Knoll circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Marble Top Tulip Pedestal End or Side Tables, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. These are vintage authentic examples and are signed with a Knoll lab...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
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Marble, Metal
Hans Bellman for Knoll Tripod End or Side Tables
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Tripod Tables, designed by Hans Bellmann for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as nightstands. Low maintena...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
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Metal
Marcel Breuer Laccio Side End Table for Knoll Studio Chrome and Black Bauhaus
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Marcel Breuer Laccio side or end table for Knoll Studio, in the German Bauhaus style, circa late-20th century. Table has a black laminate top and tubular chrome frame. M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Occasional Table, circa 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Westport, CT
Knoll Occasional Table designed by Eero Saarinen. Base newly lacquered in black, walnut top fully restored. Very heavy early iron cast example with a higher manufacturing quality tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 1960’s Knoll Saarinen Walnut Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely early Knoll Saarinen Tulip table with a walnut top. 16 inch diameter. It bears the Knoll 320 Park Avenue label which dates it to the...
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1960s American Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Iron
Jens Risom Scandinavian Modern Two-Tone Walnut Nightstand Bedside End Table 1950
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Jens Risom designed walnut nightstand, bedside table or end table for Knoll.
Features one drop door and a storage shelf above, perfectly suited for storing necessaries and numerous small items.
Scandinavian Modern Craftsmanship made in America for Knoll.
In good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
Ready for a new Home Setting.
Interior measures 19 inches wide by 15 inches deep...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mies van der Rohe Mr Side/End Table Chrome and Glass for Knoll, 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mr Side/End Tables Chrome and Glass for Knoll, 1970. Excellent condition
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Richard Meier Custom Lamp Table
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Meier custom lamp table, black lacquer with cord notches.
Surface height 21.50" high
Signed on underside RM.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Maple
Pair of 1970’s Rosewood Knoll Saarinen Tulip Tables
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of 1970’s Eero Saarinen tulip tables by Knoll. 745 Fifth Avenue label to one indicates 1970’s production. Nicely grained tops that have been refinished. The bases have...
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1970s American Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Iron
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' end / occasional table with a white mica top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (matching coffee table: DUF0019A) (MARC...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Platner Side Table by Knoll in Rare Copper
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
With his "Platner Collection" for Knoll in 1966, Warren Platner introduced a richness and luxury to post-war American modernism that had not existed previously. The matching group included side chairs, lounge chairs, a settee and tables. They were offered in polished chrome, rich bronze, and for a single year in 1969, in copper.
The smallest of the collection of tables Warren Platner designed for Knoll in 1966, this side table nonetheless has great visual presence. The wire rods of the base capture space, create shifting moire' patterns, and support the top. This rare copper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
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Copper
Knoll Black Granite and Stainless Steel Side/End Tables, 1980
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll black granite and stainless steel side/end tables, 1980. Custom made for a Corporate Headquarters, top is incised with graphic grid pattern.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18.25 inches high, with a glass top of 24 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Style Mid-Century Oval Tulip Tables, a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll style mid-century oval tulip tables - a pair
Each table measures: 23 wide x 15.25 deep x 20 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Knoll Saarinen oval walnut tulip side end tables stands mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
White Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll, Rare Low Profile, Signed
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare low form of the iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Good vintage condition. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
Each table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 20.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century laminate side end table
Measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 20.5 high
Each piece of furniture is available in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Richard Schultz Petal End Table for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original vintage petal end table by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This lovely end table adorns eight individual “petals” inspired by Queen Anne’s Lace. Ea...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Classic tulip side table designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. This table has a 20 inch diameter oak top, a white pedestal base, and was made in 1978. Knoll label unde...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Steel Cube-Form End or Low Table by Joe d'Urso for Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stainless steel cube-form table designed by Joe d'Urso. Table rests on recessed casters with a safety glass top. Produced by Knoll in the USA, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Solid Chrome Knoll Coffee Table Base
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid chrome heavy base by Knoll.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hans Bellmann for Knoll Mid Century Popsicle Side End Table
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Bellmann for Knoll Mid Century popsicle side end table
Measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 20.75 high
This price includes getting this piece in what we call restored vintage conditio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Florence Knoll Black Walnut and Black Iron Square Coffee Table, 1960's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Black Walnut & Black Iron Side Table, End Table, Occasional Table. Featuring Classic T angle Black Iron base with replaced s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Iron
Richard Schultz Petal Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Table
label below painted metal base
label below painted metal base
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20th Century American Knoll End Tables
Materials
Wood
Petal' End or Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'Petal' end/side table designed by Richard Shultz. With a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured in the USA b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Iron
Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist architectural design white laminate round top solid polished steel "x" base, retains early Knoll label.
Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rosewood Side Table by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This end table has a stunningly beautiful top of rich, highly figured rosewood supported by an ebonized black base. Like all Knoll pieces it is impeccably constructed and features re...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Richard Schultz Petal Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Richard Schultz petal table,
red cedar top with painted metal base
red cedar top with painted metal base
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20th Century American Knoll End Tables
Materials
Wood
LaFonda Pedestal Table by Eames
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular "La Fonda" end table with a Botticcino marble top on a polished aluminum base.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a forest green enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Chrome Warren Planter Knoll Tables with Custom Travertine Marble Tops
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of Warren Planter designed wire side tables. Produced by Knoll international since 1966. Welded steel rod undulating inwards from the top out ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll End Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Knoll Tripod Tables 1948 black and wood
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early Knoll tripod tables designed by Hans Bellman in 1948.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Pair of Richard Schultz Petal Side Tables
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in North Miami, FL
Always fresh and charming! Early pair of Knoll petal tables by Richard Schultz with white enameled bases and redwood tops. Over-sprayed remains of or...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll End Tables
Materials
Metal
Knoll end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll end tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider end tables by Drexel, Henredon, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Knoll end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $14,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.
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- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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.
- 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.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture 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.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
- 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.