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Florence Knoll Seating

American, 1917-2019

Architect, furniture designer, interior designer, entrepreneur — Florence Knoll had a subtle but profound influence on the course of mid-century American modernism. Dedicated to functionality and organization, and never flamboyant, Knoll shaped the ethos of the postwar business world with her skillfully realized office plans and polished, efficient designs for sofas, credenzas, desks and other furnishings.

Knoll had perhaps the most thorough design education of any of her peers. Florence Schust was orphaned at age 12, and her guardian sent her to Kingswood, a girl’s boarding school that is part of the Cranbrook Educational Community in suburban Detroit. Her interest in design brought her to the attention of Eliel Saarinen, the Finnish architect and head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Saarinen and his wife took the talented child under their wing, and she became close to their son, the future architect Eero Saarinen. While a student at the academy, Florence befriended artist-designer Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames. Later, she studied under three of the Bauhaus masters who emigrated to the United States. She worked as an apprentice in the Boston architectural offices of Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe taught her at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

In 1941, she met Hans Knoll, whose eponymous furniture company was just getting off the ground. They married in 1946, and her design sense and his business skills soon made Knoll Inc. a leading firm in its field. Florence signed up the younger Saarinen as a designer, and would develop pieces by Bertoia, Mies and the artist Isamu Noguchi.

Florence Knoll's main work came as head of the Knoll Planning Group, designing custom office interiors for clients such as IBM and CBS. The furniture she created for these spaces reflects her Bauhaus training: the pieces are pure functional design, exactingly built; their only ornament from the materials, such as wood and marble. Her innovations — the oval conference table, for example, conceived as a way to ensure clear sightlines among all seated at a meeting — were always in the service of practicality.

Since her retirement in 1965, Knoll received the National Medal of Arts, among other awards; in 2004 the Philadelphia Museum of Art mounted the exhibition “Florence Knoll: Defining Modern” — well deserved accolades for a strong, successful design and business pioneer. As demonstrated on these pages, the simplicity of Knoll’s furniture is her work’s great virtue: they fit into any interior design scheme.

Find vintage Florence Knoll sofas, benches, armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

$9,450

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

By Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

$3,300

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s
Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s

$10,000

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, circa 1960s. Upholstered in its original heavy weave textured ivory wool fabric, the sofa features Florence K...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Bronze

1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery
1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery

1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery

$5,850

1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

An exceptional mid-century modern design icon: the Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa, designed by the legendary Florence Knoll in 1954 and manufactured by Knoll Associates circa 1960s. Thi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Lounge chairs with chrome base
Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Lounge chairs with chrome base

Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Lounge chairs with chrome base

$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Lounge chairs with chrome base

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Red / Orange Lounge chairs with chrome base. Pair of 1960s Lounge Chairs for Knoll International designed 1954. Both have Knoll upholstery and poli...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Early MODERNIST Lounge Chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1940s
Early MODERNIST Lounge Chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1940s

Early MODERNIST Lounge Chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1940s

$2,180

Early MODERNIST Lounge Chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1940s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early production,, late 1940's iconic modernist club chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll A ( Park Ave ). in good, clean, ready to use (original) condition, minor wear consist...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Teak, Walnut

Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965
Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965

Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965

$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Leather Ottomans, 1965 Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans, model...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s
Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s

Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s

$9,284 / set

Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of 51W florence Knoll lounge chairs by Knoll Associates, USA 1950s The chairs have a vintage upholstery. We are offering also reupholstery in our in house workshop.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Florence Knoll Bench
Florence Knoll Bench

Florence Knoll Bench

$4,900

Florence Knoll Bench

By Florence Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Very long Florence Knoll bench designed for Knoll, brown upholstery and chrome base, 8 legs, unusual size.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954

Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954

$10,565

Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid 20th Century Vintage Knoll Chrome Frame Sofa With Weathered Black Leather
Mid 20th Century Vintage Knoll Chrome Frame Sofa With Weathered Black Leather

Mid 20th Century Vintage Knoll Chrome Frame Sofa With Weathered Black Leather

$12,000

Mid 20th Century Vintage Knoll Chrome Frame Sofa With Weathered Black Leather

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

This incredible classic from Florence Knoll has been lovingly rebuilt and reupholstered by master upholsterers in a super cool, black, weathered leather. These people know the origin...

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Mid-20th Century American Florence Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

$6,816

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Karis, Nyland

Elegant and architectural sofa designed by Florence Knoll, model 578, produced by Knoll International in the 1950s. The design reflects Knoll’s signature balance of clean lines and f...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26
Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26

Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26

$9,108

Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Berlin, BE

Authentic mid-century collectible with documented provenance: This spacious Florence Knoll Model 26-3KC sofa was produced in the 1960s and upholstered in an exceptionally high-qualit...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa

$10,400Sale Price|20% Off

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black leather upholstery with chrome plated steel legs. Measures: 90". Recently restored.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

$8,932

Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair

$6,500

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair

By Florence Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Upholstery

Florence Knoll Leather Bench
Florence Knoll Leather Bench

Florence Knoll Leather Bench

$7,500

Florence Knoll Leather Bench

By Florence Knoll

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Florence Knoll Dark Brown Button Tufted Bench Good original surface Manufacturers label present

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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

$4,818

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered. the base can be disassemble for more economic shipping.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

$2,115Sale Price|50% Off

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Velvet

Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather
Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather

Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather

$7,800

Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather

By Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Exemplifying the superb craftsmanship and enduring elegance of mid-century modern design, the iconic Florence Knoll bench graces your living space with a touch of timeless sophistica...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

$7,610

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. In un...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

$19,800 / set

Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

By Florence Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

These are so beautiful and so comfortable. We love the architectural lines and geometric profile of this iconic Florence Knoll design. This pair is an early example with the walnut l...

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1950s American Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Collection Walter Knoll Black Leather Foot Stool 1970s Germany
Collection Walter Knoll Black Leather Foot Stool 1970s Germany

Collection Walter Knoll Black Leather Foot Stool 1970s Germany

$999

Collection Walter Knoll Black Leather Foot Stool 1970s Germany

By Bernd Münzebrock, Florence Knoll

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Black Leather foot stool or ottoman . Design by bernd münzebrock for Collection Walter Knoll 1970s Germany. signed .

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Six 1950s Jens Risom Chairs in Solid Oak with Reed Weaving
Set of Six 1950s Jens Risom Chairs in Solid Oak with Reed Weaving

Set of Six 1950s Jens Risom Chairs in Solid Oak with Reed Weaving

$4,113 / set

Set of Six 1950s Jens Risom Chairs in Solid Oak with Reed Weaving

By Jean Prouvé, Jens Risom, Florence Knoll, Marcel Gascoin

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Set of six chairs designed by Jens Risom. The oldest model features a solid oak structure and natural reed weaving for both the backrest and seat. The chairs have developed a beautif...

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1950s French Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Oak

Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s
Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s

Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s

$3,200

Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back Light wear, consistent with use.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia

Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia

$4,900

Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll Settee Loveseat in Limani Mohair & Brushed Bronze
Florence Knoll Settee Loveseat in Limani Mohair & Brushed Bronze

Florence Knoll Settee Loveseat in Limani Mohair & Brushed Bronze

$9,500

Florence Knoll Settee Loveseat in Limani Mohair & Brushed Bronze

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

When Florence Knoll designed this collection, she never intended for it to become one of the most recognizable furniture series of the twentieth century. Her goal was simply to creat...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Metal, Bronze

Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll
Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll

Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll

$2,280Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll. Made if T angle Iron frame painted black with (3) Walnut panel panels. Made in USA Circa 1950. Very clean re...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Iron

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

$8,300

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather
1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather

1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather

$12,000 / set

1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. These examples date to the 1960s and have...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail
2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

$4,500 / item

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. These particular examples were produced by Knoll Studio in the USA during 2019. The c...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Steel

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s

$11,440Sale Price|20% Off

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll textile fabric.

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1950s American Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Chrome

1990's Florence Knoll Leather Lounge Club Chairs Pair
1990's Florence Knoll Leather Lounge Club Chairs Pair

1990's Florence Knoll Leather Lounge Club Chairs Pair

$3,925 / set

1990's Florence Knoll Leather Lounge Club Chairs Pair

By Florence Knoll

Located in Stafford, TX

These Knoll club chairs from the 1990s feature the brand's signature minimalist, modern design. Upholstered in beige leather, they have a luxurious feel with tufted backs and seats, ...

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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Leather

Vintage Restored Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Vintage Restored Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

Vintage Restored Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

$19,800 / set

Vintage Restored Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

By Florence Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

These are so beautiful and so comfortable. We love the architectural lines and geometric profile of this iconic Florence Knoll design. This pair is an early example with the walnut l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948
Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948

Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948

$4,200 / set

Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of birch and iron stools, Model 75, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates, USA, 1948. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Iron

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery

$11,995

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery

By Knoll, Florence 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 Florence Knoll Seating

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Chrome

1955 Florence Knoll #26BC Sofa Reupholstered in Neutral Tones of Taupe Brown +
1955 Florence Knoll #26BC Sofa Reupholstered in Neutral Tones of Taupe Brown +

1955 Florence Knoll #26BC Sofa Reupholstered in Neutral Tones of Taupe Brown +

$11,500

1955 Florence Knoll #26BC Sofa Reupholstered in Neutral Tones of Taupe Brown +

By Florence Knoll

Located in Kensington, MD

+ Gorgeous & supremely comfortable 3-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll in 1955 + Defined by angularity, the sofa form is pared down to essential elements by Florence Knoll i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Relax by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Relax by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Relax by Florence Knoll for Knoll

$7,992

Relax by Florence Knoll for Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Milano, IT

The Florence Relax sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll marked a turning point in American furniture design, adapting certain Bauhaus concepts to the American reality of the 1950s. For o...

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2010s Italian Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

$5,500

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

By Florence Knoll, 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 Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

$12,340 / item

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Telgte, DE

Exceptional, balanced design Manufacturer: Knoll International Design: Florence Knoll Florence Knoll transferred the principles of the architecture of her time to the design of fur...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave ). These chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, they were reuphol...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

$4,500

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Bensalem, PA

Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll

$9,500 / item

Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman
Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

$1,410

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman.. Amazing original condition,, Retains it's original Knoll wool fabric upholstery..Classic design..

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

$2,926

Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A refined example of Florence Knoll’s architectural approach to furniture design, the Model 2530-3 two-seat bench combines clean modernist lines with balanced proportions and excepti...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench
Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

$1,600Sale Price|42% Off

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A vintage Florence Knoll bench purchased out of a local Palm Springs estate. It had been nicely reupholstered and we liked the fabric and left i...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa
Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa

Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa

$5,316

Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the ultimate in relaxation and comfort - the Two Seater Relax Sofa by Knoll. Crafted with high-quality materials, this sofa combines luxury with sophistication. Its sleek...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut
A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut

$3,500 / item

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut

By Florence Knoll

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched walnut tops. Beautiful veneer, quality early Knoll product...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

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Wrought Iron

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

$4,407

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

$2,495

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric The Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Lounge Chair, Model 51, is a classic example of mid-century mod...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970
Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

$14,103

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Large three-seater sofa, chrome steel frame, new foam padding for the upholstered seat and back cushions, new off-white rustic wool cover. Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. Lenght:...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored
Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored

Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored

$8,500

Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Portland, OR

A professionally & fully restored Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates "Parallel Bar" sofa, 1955. This classic Florence Knoll Model 53 Parallel Bar Sofa has been professionally r...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Model 25 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
Florence Knoll Model 25 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

Florence Knoll Model 25 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

$3,895

Florence Knoll Model 25 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Florence Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Florence Knoll Model 25 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 31.75 wide x 33.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 17.75 and arm height/chair clearance of 28.5 i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

$8,995 / set

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A pair of exceptional vintage lounge chairs by legendary designer Florence Knoll, manufactured by Knoll International in the early 1960s during the golden age of American modernism. ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather
2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather

2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather

$11,000

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 Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll

$3,800

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa

90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa

$7,000

90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

Iconic Florence Knoll three-seat sofa in original berry fabric. Chrome legs. Chrome has been restored. Measures: 90 in.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

$8,000 / set

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Fabric and Steel Ottomans, 1965 Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

$6,000

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Florence Knoll seating 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 Florence Knoll seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Florence 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 seating by George Nelson, Selig, and Ward Bennett. Prices for Florence Knoll seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,368.

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Questions About Florence Knoll Seating
  • Who is Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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.
  • Where does Florence Knoll live?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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.
  • How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • What furniture did Florence Knoll make?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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.
  • Did Florence Knoll put a number on her pieces?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, 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.
  • What did Florence Knoll call the Womb chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What 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.

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