Knoll Seating
Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.
“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.
A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.
With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.
The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.
Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.
By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.
“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.
In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronze Frames
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Armchairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These are early examples, dating to the late 1960s. The frames of these chairs are composed of pati...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs circa 1979 Pair Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. The leather retains it's warm original pati...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Blue Mohair Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2021 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive side / dining chair in what appears to be Knoll Velvet textile ...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet
1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 242 MR adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Harry Bertoia Designed Child Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are four Harry Bertoia designed child chair for Knoll.
First designed in 1950. All are white.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame.
The chairs were manufactu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll Set of 4
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
These spectacular chairs need no introduction. this rare X base models are in my opinion the most incredible of his designs with this unexpected and unconventional look and design al...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Executive Armchair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered in a ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
By Knoll & Drake, Ladislav Rado, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year collaboration between Knoll + Drake, c. 1955. Featuring white enameled cantilevered frame wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
1977 Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Upholstered Pedestal Tulip Stool 152S
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1977 vintage Eero Saarinen tulip 152 S pedestal stool, produced by Knoll International. This is a gorgeous original example, which came from a Chicago, Illinois ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel, Steel
2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in Purple Boucle
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Chair, Model No. 421, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the early 2000s and came from a corpo...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage example, w...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll in 1958. It is a rare example of Florence K...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s production executive armchair with metal legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example has tan fabric upholstery. Condition overall is...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair Abacus Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (The price listed is for one chair, however, four are available) Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive arm chair in Knoll's 5A Peacock color of the Abacus fab...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1990s Set of Crassevig & Knoll Gina / Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeousGina / Ginotta bent plywood dining chairs with oatmeal-color fabric upholstery, produced by Crassevig, distributed by Knoll in the US, and de...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
This settee measures: 56 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches
Al...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Eero Saarinen may have succeeded in designing one of the best, most beautiful and most comfortable chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero S...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1990s Set of Four Frank Gehry for Knoll High Sticking Dining Side Chairs Maple
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four High Sticking chairs designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll. The chairs are marked and guaranteed as authen...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1949 Set of Four George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N19 Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four N19 Straight Chairs, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to circa 1949. The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashi...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 2020 Executive Armchair with Ivory Leather & Wood Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive arm chair with ivory/off-white leather upholstery and ebonized walnut wood legs. The upholstery appears ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Three Seat Sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The sofa was custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate office in New York City...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2022 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Green Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seater ‘Florence Knoll’ settee sofa, model 1205S2. The piece was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This example dates to 2022, and is upholstered in its or...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pair of Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chairs by Knoll with original green and blue woven fabric in good condition. Originally featured in almost all of the Florence Knoll’s interiors, the Sarrinen Executive chair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2007 Set of 6 Knoll Brno Tubular Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Brno dining chairs, model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular set was produced in 2007 by Knoll. The listed price includes the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll Swell Lounge Chair in White / Silver
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swell Lounge Chair designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. It has a white powder coated frame with white side members and silver/white mesh. The swell lounge cha...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist: William 'Bill' Stephens, the young Knoll designer whose 1300 series of chairs took off a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll. This was one of Knoll's earliest designs an...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive armchair in off-white leather with light walnut wood legs. The chair was produced in 2021, acquired directly from a Knoll employee. It ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s executive armchair No. 71 USB designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example retains part of its original 320 Park Avenue label, ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Superb Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs by Knoll in Cognac Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Four Gae Aulenti for Knoll Leather Lounge Chairs c 1970's
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll lounge chair(s) designed by Gae Aulenti as part of the iconic 1970's " Aulenti Collection". We have four lounge chairs, each with rich dark chocolate brown metal f...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen. This is one of Saarinen's most iconic works, which was introduce...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to ear...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Mirror, Leather
2000s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Stainless Brno Chair Blue Leather 5x
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the Flat Bar Brno Chair (five are available, priced separately), designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Notably, this is the solid stainless steel version w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
UNIQUE PAIR OF ENGLISH FULLY RESTORED KNOLL DROP ARM BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Knoll
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of Art Deco style, hand dyed rich Whisky brown leather, extending Knoll cl...
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20th Century English Art Deco Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Copper
2013 SM1 Sofa in Orange Leather by Shelton Mindel for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2013 production SM1 Sofa, designed by Shelton Mindel and produced by Knoll. The sofa was specially ordered in orange leather with very nice hand feel. It's in terrific cond...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the 1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern design. The solid Birch frame cradles a foam cushioned seat that was recently reupholstered in Knoll Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color perfectly. This is more than just a collectible MCM chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six circa mid 1940s dining chairs designed by Jen Risom and produced by Knoll Associates. The model number is 666 WSP, a model introduced by Knoll Associa...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood, Maple
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs
Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.
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Questions About Knoll Seating
- 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.