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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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Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa d...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
A design classic by Florence Knoll. A stunning vintage example newly upholstered in Paul Smith stripes by Maharam, with new foam. The chrome base shows its age and has some chrome l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Sofa in Bronze Gray Velvet & Brushed Brass Base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern day obsession with Mid-Century design wouldn't exist if not for the momentous efforts of Florence Knoll. The most significant chapter in Knoll’s life was spent devoted to her ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa. This was reupholstered at one point in time in an off white faux leather vinyl. There are a couple areas of damage to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Knoll Dusky Pink Fabric Relax Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Knoll Dusky Pink Fabric Relax Sofa, a timeless piece designed by the renowned Florence Knoll. This stunning sofa features a plush, comfortable seat upholstered in a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Florence Knoll 1960's Original Brown Mohair with Chrome Legs Vintage Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
***2 AVAILABLE****Original 90" Brown Mohair Florence Knoll Vintage Sofa with Chrome plated stainless steel legs and sturdy inner wooden frame. This iconic 3 cushioned sofa was desig...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

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