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What is a Knoll Sofa?

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What is a Knoll Sofa?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1955 Florence Knoll Three-Seater Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1955 Knoll Three-Seater Sofa by Knoll Sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955 91 w x 29 h x 31.5 d Seat 17 h x 22 d Arm rest 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll Park Ave ). This iconic sofa displays all the sophistication, quality and beauty expec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene in the late 1950s. From 1954 onwards, the renowned Belgian manufacturer De Coene pr...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International 3-Seated Beige Upholstered Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American three-seated sofa upholstered in a beige weave with low back, and 3 removable seat cushions, standing on a metal frame with 6 legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INT...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

2-Seater 'Parallel Bar' Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A 2-seater sofa with armrests from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Early version from 1960 probably manufactured by De Coene in Kortrijk unde...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully designed Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Upholstery is by Florence Knoll, originating from the United States, Circa 2000. Featuring a chrome f...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

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Fabric

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