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Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Walter Knoll “Vostra” Chairs for Knoll, Germany, 1947
By Walter Knoll, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare pair of “Vostra” chairs designed by Walter Knoll, manufactured by Knoll in Germany around
Category

Vintage 1940s German Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Knoll Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Knoll butterfly chairs, sold individually or as a pair, suitable for interior or exterior
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Usa modern Black fabric metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern Black fabric and metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s Pair of iconic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 'Parallel Bar' Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1954
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of lounge chairs in beautiful cognac leather from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Metal Legs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
Saarinen Executive side chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s Cockpit chairs with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Model 420, Side Chairs with White Metal Frame by Harry Bartoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Model 420 side chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Early edition with white metal frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal
By Knoll, Emilio Ambasz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Office Chair stackable ergonomic modern design. Price per
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Childrens Black and White Knoll Bertoia Wire Chairs with Red Cushions
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage children’s Bertoia wire chairs for Knoll. A super cool collector’s item or
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Dining Chairs w Beige Alexander Girard Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Bertoia Knoll dining chairs with Girard fabric. This is a unique set of mid century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Warren Platner Arm chair made by Knoll. Distinctive wire design with pedestal motif and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
H 29.25 in W 26.75 in D 21.75 in
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh
Category

Vintage 1940s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was originally designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Knoll Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950’s vintage Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

BERTOIA Diamond Chair, Model HB_10, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA diamond chair, model HB_10, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Florence Marguerite Knoll Basset was one of the most renowned American designers and architects of
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
By Shiro Kuramata, Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare chairs. These chairs by Richard Shultz designed inspired by the purist function using
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With brown fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Side Chairs with white vinyl pads. Newer models that are still in
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs
Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plus years ago, in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Dining Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural set of four "Executive" model dining chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Dining Chairs for Knoll
Saarinen Dining Chairs for Knoll
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Harry Bertoria Chairs metal Knoll 1970 production Model 420
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Harry Bertoria Chairs metal Knoll 1970 production Model 420
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chair in Grey Leather and Black Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 72, lacquered steel, leather, United
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 30
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black fabric and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Small Diamond Chairs. New aftermarket seat pads in Lime Green. Great
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Lounge Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early 1960s lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Chair is a great opportunity to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
H 31 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Walter Knoll – 369 – Lounge Chair – Set of 2 – Warm Grey – Germany
By Walter Knoll
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
design. But Walter Knoll ushered in a new era with this soft and organically shaped chair. Around the
Category

1990s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Saint Louis, US
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chair This chair measures: 36 wide x 27 deep x 30.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia for Knoll Wire Chairs - Set of 8
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
side chairs for Knoll. Designed by renowned sculptor Harry Bertoia, these chairs feature his signature
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 vintage Tulip dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
seating cushions in a beautiful beige bouclé fabric. All chairs have the Knoll International signature
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Knoll 65 1950s Chrome Lounge Chair with Daniel Cooper Fabric
By Florence Knoll
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Knoll 65 lounge chair with new upholstered Daniel Cooper fabric. While the form of the chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 41.25 wide x 34
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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

Early Children's Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in White Enamel, Pair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Stamford, CT
pictured, are the chairs' original plastic floor glides and seat pads, which still have a partial Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Knoll, Donald Knorr
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Harry Bertoia “Big Diamond” Chair for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll International in the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Orsay Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
chairs designed for the Musée d'Orsay in France.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Orsay Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
Orsay Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 23.63 in
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear
Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1407 Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
salmon naugahyde. Grey metal frames. Tagged.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Indulge in comfort with the Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside Lounge Chairs Memphis Italy
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Knoll International. These two lounge chairs came from the American Airlines executive lounge at
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 41 wide x 35 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair /ready for its makeover!
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair. Ready for it's make-over! We can help with Upholstery! About
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Custom Modernist KNOLL Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. Custom Ordered “Puff” Mocha color upholstery "Nick
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Knoll Chair Metal For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll chair metal you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each knoll chair metal for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and animal skin. There are 373 variations of the antique or vintage knoll chair metal you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll chair metal — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each knoll chair metal bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made knoll chair metal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Knoll Chair Metal?

Prices for a knoll chair metal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,733.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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 Chair Metal
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
  • 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.