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Four Gae Aulenti for Knoll Leather Lounge Chairs c 1970's
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll lounge chair(s) designed by Gae Aulenti as part of the iconic 1970's " Aulenti
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970’s Wire Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs - a Pair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Charleston, SC
The white wire Bertoia side chair is one of the greatest classic mid-century modern chairs around
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Sold Individually.
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chair by Knoll/MYC, 1970s
By Knoll
Located in PEGO, ES
by the Spanish company MYC with a Knoll license in the 1970s, a jewel that has survived all these
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Esperance, NY
1970s Saarinen Tulip chairs by Knoll, set of 4.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1970s vintage green velvet knoll club chair (2 available)
By Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low profile green velvet club chair with magazine pouches. 1970s Collection Walter Knoll (with tags
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Style Office Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll, Rogers & Goffigon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs by Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll international, circa 1970s. The Barcelona chair has a button tufted
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Florence Knoll lounge chair is an original design furniture item realized for Knoll in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Walter Knoll – Don chair – Set of 2 – Bernd Münzebrock – 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These awesome Don chairs are designed by Bernd Münzebrock for Walter Knoll, Germany 1970s. The
Category
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and orange fabric. Stamped Knoll international under the
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 2 Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs for Knoll, USA, 1970s
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Charles Pfister cube lounge chairs for Knoll. With simple cubist shapes, clear lines and a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The chairs turn on themselves. The original
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Paoli Chair Co. done in the style of Florence Knoll. Original tag on one chair dated 1968. They are in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s. A timeless piece of modern design
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Box chair by Knoll yellow velvet like upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Knoll Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Side Chair, Pair
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century yellow fiberglass side chair - pair
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Bird Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Izegem, VWV
1970s production Bird Chair in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. New rubber
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer
B33 chairs, pair
Knoll International
Italy / USA, c. 1970
Chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Cantilever Bronze Lounge Chair, Knoll Boucle 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s bronze cantilever frame lounge chair newly upholstered in Knoll turquoise bouclé fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Ufficio Tecnico Reguitti, Mart Stam, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spoleto Chair by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, a timeless piece of modern design. These chairs boast
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Bouclé wool edition Bird chair & ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.
The groundbreaking
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
for Knoll, circa 1970s. Aluminum with polished stainless steel accents. This rare arm version (most of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage original Florence Knoll lounge chair in heather grey tweed fabric. Although unsigned or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mies Brno Side office dining Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mies Brno chairs for Knoll.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Chrome & Brown Chenille Cantilever Chair in Style Brno by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, 1970’s.
Brown Chenille Chair Extraordinaire!!! This is a modern chair in the style of the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.25 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chairs
Designed by Pfister and manufactured by Knoll, these
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Bill Stephens Knoll Vintage 1315 Lounge Chairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bill Stephens Knoll vintage 1315 lounge chairs, high design and comfort is what Stephens thought
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harry Bertoia side chairs
by Knoll International, 1978
Two available, price is per chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Madison, WI
.
The 1305-U model of this Knoll chair was made some time between 1965-71 and designed by Bill Stephens
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Four Vintage 1970 Made in Italy Stamped Marcel Breuer Cesca Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, Mid Century Modern circa 1970's, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll Studio 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tulip armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Moulded fibreglass shell and cast
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Olive Green Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Stephens for Knoll dining chair, bentwood and blue Naugahyde seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
chair retain remnants of the Knoll Park Ave. New York label, which dates it to 1961/1970.
The metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Vintage Knoll Style Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style similar to the Womb chair as sold by Knoll. The unique molded shell design with upholstered frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Baltimore, MD
housed their offices from 1961 to 1970. The pair dates to the early 1960’s. The diamond chair is an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of four swivel lounge chairs by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Walter
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
H 34.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Pollock Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century leather executive chairs designed by Charles Pollock. A sleek and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eighteen tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Early 1970s Dining Chairs in the Style of Preben Fabricius / Knoll
By Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Markington, GB
Four early 1970s dining chairs in the style of Preben Fabricius / Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Camel Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Pfister for Knoll International, lounge chair, leather, United States, 1970s
This lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair newly upholstered in a very high-quality French bouclé
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ten Chrome & Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of ten tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Set of 8 1970's Saporiti Italia Chrome Chairs by Ernesto Redaelli - Knoll Fabric
By Ernesto Radaelli, Saporiti
Located in Austin, TX
This is a rare set of 8 chrome Saporiti Italia chairs designed by Ernesto Redaelli in the 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 19 in D 21 in
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
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Knoll Chair 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of knoll chair 1970s is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and animal skin, all knoll chair 1970s available were constructed with great care. Knoll chair 1970s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial knoll chair 1970s are consistently popular styles. Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen each produced beautiful knoll chair 1970s that are worth considering.
How Much are Knoll Chair 1970s?
Knoll chair 1970s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,233, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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Questions About Knoll Chair 1970s
- 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.
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- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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