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Charles Pfister Sofa By Knoll

Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Pfister's clean-lined design is a subtle, understated design that works beautifully in almost any
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
H 26 in W 76.5 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofas, Two Available
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofas, Two Available Offered for sale are two
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Linen

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
objects." Minimalist Modernist three-seat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Sofas

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Very Good Original Condition Designer: Charles Pfister Manufacturer: Knoll Materials
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1999 Charles Pfister for Knoll Settee Loveseat from IBM Headquarters Model 1052C
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Tuxedo Love Seat Settee, Model 1052C, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example
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Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats

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Leather

Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

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Knoll Sofa by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #2 '2 Available'
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned sofa and lounge collection in 1971. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Knoll Sofa by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #1, '2 Available'
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned sofa and lounge collection in 1971. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Knoll Cube Lounge Chair by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #2
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned sofa and lounge collection in 1971. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Knoll Cube Lounge Chair by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #1
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned sofa and lounge collection in 1971. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Pfister Knoll Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsomely designed by Charles Pfister the Knoll sofa features beautiful clean lines and
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20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Charles Pfister Knoll Sofa
Charles Pfister Knoll Sofa
H 23.5 in W 76 in L 23.5 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Blue Tweed Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1970s. A classic three-seat tuxedo sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Features a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Charles Pfister for Knoll Large Three-Seat Sofa, 1972
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsomely understated seven-foot-long three-seat sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

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Feathers, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down

Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Sectional Sofa, circa 1970
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NJ
A phenomenal black leather sectional designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Each section has the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Charles Pfister for Knoll V-Shaped Sectional Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century modern sectional sofa designed by Charles Pfister and made by Knoll. This sofa is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Pair of Charles Pfister for Knoll Petite Sofas in Original Knoll Leather
By Charles Pfister
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designed in 1971 for Knoll by architect Charles Pfister for his modular Lounge Seating Collection
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Charles Pfister Sofa - 1 available
By Charles Pfister
Located in Wilton, CT
Created by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. These vintage sofas offer a clean design with long
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Charles Pfister Sofa - 1 available
Charles Pfister Sofa - 1 available
H 24 in W 86.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Charles Pfister for Knoll Modular Sectional Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful modular sectional sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll having lipstick red tweed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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
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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
Knoll Pfister Tuxedo Sofa in Original Red Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. USA, circa 1970s. Upholstered in a fabulous
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Charles Pfister For Knoll Black Leather Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern three seater sofa designed by Charles Pfister and made by Knoll upholstered in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Cream Wool Upholstery Box Shape Knoll Sofas Baughman Probber Match
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern thick soft off white wool goose feathers upholstery Knoll sofas by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Smart Florence Knoll Style Sofa by ICF
Located in Miami, FL
Charles Pfister influence too. Over the years, ICF made furniture for Knoll as well. Price is for the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Knoll Pfister Club Chair in Red Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage club chair designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. USA, ca. 1970s. Upholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Mohair, Velvet

Rare Granite 'Jumbo' Cocktail Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1980
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and decorated in the 1980s. From their black leather Charles Pfister sectional sofa to their black
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

Charles Pfister Sofa by Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Charles Pfister's 1971 sofa design for Knoll is a classic minimal design which works in any
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Charles Pfister Sofa by Knoll
Charles Pfister Sofa by Knoll
H 26 in W 87 in D 33 in
Suede Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Miami, FL
Brown suede leather sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll. The cushions are feathers and foam filled
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Burgundy Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. The original
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll, Original Fabric circa 1960 Made in USA
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sofa with three-seat cushions and three back pillow all in, original knoll fabric all supported by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube 3 seat Sofa by Knoll in Tan Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube 3 seat sofa. Simple cubist form with clean lines
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Tuxedo Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in Fraser, MI
Leather Tuxedo Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Double Stitched through the backrest. Cushion foam has
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Charles Pfister Suede Leather Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Miami, FL
Brown suede leather lounge chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll. The cushions are feathers and foam
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Pair of Charles Pfister for Knoll Black Leather Lounge Chairs
By Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by Charles Pfister and made by Knoll
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

1968 Chrome and Glass Sesann Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 1968, which has shades of John Mascheroni's Tubo line, Breuton's tables, Charles Pfister work for
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pfister Leather Sofa for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Loves Park, IL
An iconic and incredibly comfortable sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Covered in
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular Charles Pfister for Knoll Sectional Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
A Mid-Century modern classic and understated sectional sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Charles Pfister Petite Gran Sofa for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modern leather sofa designed by Pfister for Knoll in 1971. Scaled down “Petite Gran,” version
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Leather sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister
Located in Dallas, TX
A sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in original leather. If you have any questions about
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Knoll Pfister Sectional Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic floating sectional sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll, 1971 -- This one from the late 90's
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Velvet Sectional Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sectional sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll, upholstered in a deep ultramarine velvet
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Leather Modern Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
natural peachy tan color gives the sofa a special patina. Designed by Charles Pfister.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Leather Modern Sofa by Knoll
Leather Modern Sofa by Knoll
H 26.33 in W 86.75 in D 32.75 in
Pair of Classic Modern Sofas by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
A matched pair of even arm three seat sofas, priced individually, designed by Charles Pfister for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vintage Modern Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic modern even arm tuxedo sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. perfect design and
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Knoll Leather Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome vintage 1960s three-seat sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll, in its
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vintage Knoll Leather Sofa
Vintage Knoll Leather Sofa
H 24 in W 86 in D 33 in
Pair of Tuxedo Sofas by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
feet by Charles Pfister for Knoll. American, circa, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Classic Modern Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
A modern even arm three-seat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This Classic Knoll tuxedo
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Charles Pfister L-Shaped Sofa for Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
. Dimensions are 116"x 89" x 33"d x 26"h. Seat height is 16". Made by Knoll. This sofa is reduced in price from
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Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas

Charles Pfister 3 seat club sofa for Knoll International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 3 seat club sofa for Knoll International by Charles Pfister. I good candidate for reupholstery
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool

Charles Pfister for KNOLL Sectional (Labelled)
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll, 6-piece sectional with clean lines and extremely functional
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Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas

Knoll Sofas by Charles Pfister for Knoll International, Set of Four
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll sofas by Charles Pfister for Knoll International, set of four. New upholstery recommended.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pfister Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
Knoll settee designed by Charles Pfister, all original example thick black vinyl upholstery with
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

PVC, Down

Charles Pfister Settee
Charles Pfister Settee
H 28 in W 59 in D 32 in
Phister Sofa for Knoll
Located in Amarillo, TX
Burgundy leather sofa designed by Charles Pfister Produced by Knoll Measures: 76.5”W x 29”D
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Phister Sofa for Knoll
Phister Sofa for Knoll
H 26 in W 76.5 in D 29 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful three-seat back and seat cushion sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Very good original
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Knoll Tuxedo Sofa by Charles Pfister
By Charles Pfister
Located in Canaan, CT
Knoll quality. Made to last. In need of reupholstering. Solid frame, cushions are great. Knoll tag
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1970's Knoll Sectional Sofa by Charles Phister in Primary Red Wool Upholstery
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Denver, CO
An iconic 1970s (118" x 118") Knoll sectional designed by Charles Phister upholstered in stunning
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Purple Velvet Upholstered Charles Pfister Ottomans for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
These vintage Charles Pfister ottomans were manufactured by Knoll. Reupholstered in a rich
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20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery

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Charles Pfister Sofa By Knoll For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal charles pfister sofa by knoll for your home. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and animal skin, every charles pfister sofa by knoll was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer charles pfister sofa by knoll, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each charles pfister sofa by knoll bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made charles pfister sofa by knoll over the years, but those crafted by Charles Pfister and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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