Knoll Corner Sofa
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in GB
leather Knoll sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions.
This sofa was fully restored around 2-3
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 49.41 in W 77.76 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Brayton International
Located in Raleigh, NC
for the Walter Knoll Collection and produced by Brayton International, circa 1970s. This sofa has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Walter Knoll “Together 290” Corner Seat L-shape Sofa in Red Leather by EOOS
By EOOS
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb “Together” corner seat from the world renown German
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 96.46 in
Omnibus Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dorchester, MA
previously reupholstered in Knoll's classic bouclé in neutral (K162-20).
The corner piece is 60.5" wide and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Richard Schultz 1966 Collection Outdoor 3-Seat Sofa
By Richard Schultz
Located in Media, PA
Richard Schultz was commissioned to design the 1966 collection by Florence Knoll who, after
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Star Trek TNG Paul Boulva for Artopex Ten Forward Modular Sofa Lounge Chair Set
By Don Chadwick, Florence Knoll, Jan Ekselius, Paul Boulva
Located in Chattanooga, TN
modules without arms, 2 chairs that have a single arm and one corner table (6-piece set). Each piece can
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
H 29.25 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Contemporary NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofa or settee with yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
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Metal
H 52 in W 59 in D 32 in
Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
seating elements and a very rare 'Sofalette' corner table in fibreglass
Newly upholstered in 100% cotton
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
H 25.2 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
room sofa; dividing a corner or u-shaped sectional; or even a separation for perpendicularly placed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Brass
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 29.75 in
Start Trek Tng Ten Forward Suspension Seating Group by Paul Boulva for Artopex
By Don Chadwick, Knoll, Jan Ekselius, Paul Boulva
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The corner table’s top surface is covered in the same high quality black vinyl. Take a look from the
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 29.25 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
70 s Italian Coffee Table minimalist & brutalist in Travertine, 1970 - Italy
Located in Paris, FR
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End of the 70s.
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This is a spectacular piece that will go perfectly with a large modular sofa like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.39 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
one corner. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 17.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Cathedral City, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Zagreb, HR
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Mid-century Sectional Corner Sofa with Side Tables, Germany, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
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Florence Knoll Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Walter Knoll Friedrich Hill Sectional Sofa Dark Brown Leather, Germany, 1972
By Walter Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sectional sofa model 144 by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll Collection in dark brown (almost black
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H 26.78 in W 178.75 in D 43.31 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Sectional Sofa, circa 1970
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NJ
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By Walter Knoll
Located in Brecht, BE
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Located in Pasadena, TX
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Located in Southampton, NJ
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By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
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By Marcel Breuer
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By Charles Hollis Jones, Leon Pace
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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By Florence Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
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By Walter Knoll
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By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
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Located in Cologne, DE
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By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Located in Denver, CO
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Large Modular Sectional Sofa in Elephant Grey Leather by Walter Knoll, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
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Unique Leather Sofa by Knoll
Located in Mobile, AL
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Very Rare Seating Lounge Group, Sofa by Otto Zapf, Germany
By Otto Zapf
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
produced by Knoll International.
10 Seating Elements, 10 Backrest Elements, 2 Corner Tables, two Armrests
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By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
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Knoll Corner Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll corner sofa for your home. A knoll corner sofa — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll corner sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A knoll corner sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made knoll corner sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by EOOS, Founders Furniture Company and Walter Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much is a Knoll Corner Sofa?
The average selling price for a knoll corner sofa at 1stDibs is $6,411, while they’re typically $1,295 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Knoll Corner Sofa
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
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Mod Bookshelf
Henredon Sectional
Blue Faux Leather Lounge Chairs
Joseph Suede
Henredon Sectional Sofa
Thayer Coggin Sectional White
Myrtle Desk
Cini Boeri Gradual
Florence Knoll Glass Side Table
Knoll Gradual
Yellow Plastic Coffee Table
Mcm Sectional
80s Loveseat
Knoll Platform Sofa
U Shaped Sectional
Cini Boeri Gradual Sofa
Double Sided Loveseat