Modernist Diamond-Jacquard Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll, 1970s
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
Designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll while he was on staff at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s interior design department, the Pfister Lounge Collection entered production in 1971 a...
Upholstery
1980s Minimalist Three-Seat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist Modernist three-seat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in soft, high quality, gray leather with undertones of cool neutral blue.
Steel
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Grey Fabric Loveseat / Two Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seat sofa, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971.
Foam, Wood, Fabric
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Superb Mid Century Modern Pfister Cube sofa by Knoll in Parchment Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa is in original vintage condition Volo cream white leather upholstery and retains the original "Knoll" label under the sofa.
Steel
1990s Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa / Loveseat in Grey Fabric 2x Available
By Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pfister Two-Seat Sofa, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971.
Steel
1970s Minimalist Charles Pfister for Knoll Chair & Ottoman Off White Upholstery
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
An original lounge / club chair with rarely seen ottoman, originally design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Elegant lines, beautifully proportioned with a minimal footprint, a ...
Upholstery, Foam, Down
1999 Charles Pfister for Knoll Settee Loveseat from IBM Headquarters Model 1052C
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Tuxedo Love Seat Settee, Model 1052C, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. This example dates to 1999. The piece retains its original upholstery, which ...
Steel
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in grayish blue leather, it is in good, original condition, showing l...
Leather
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll.
Leather
$9,415Sale Price / set|20% Off
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll.
Leather
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll.
Leather
Unavailable
H 24 in W 86 in D 33 in
Knoll Sofa by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #2 '2 Available'
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned sofa and lounge collection in 1971.
Leather
Unavailable
H 24 in W 86 in D 33 in
Knoll Sofa by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #1, '2 Available'
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned sofa and lounge collection in 1971.
Leather
Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Pfister Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Pfister's personal philosophy was to achieve products that demonstrated a "restrained elegance". 12 ft vintage Mid-Century Knoll Pfister sofa.
Wool
Knoll Pfister Club Chair in Red Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 33” long x 33” deep x 24” high - 16” seat height We're currently pairing this lounge chair with the matching red mohair Knoll Pfister sofa, a Mastercraft brass circula...
Mohair, Velvet
Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Highland, IN
Pfister's clean-lined design is a subtle, understated design that works beautifully in almost any interior. We particularly love how the small, inset legs give the sofa a floating qu...
Steel
Charles Pfister Knoll Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsomely designed by Charles Pfister the Knoll sofa features beautiful clean lines and proportions.
Mohair, Wood
Charles Pfister for Knoll Blue Tweed Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Cambridge, US
A classic three-seat tuxedo sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Features a handsome and tailored form freshly upholstered in Knoll’s Diva Songbird fabric supported by minimal...
Textile, Upholstery
Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Sectional Sofa, circa 1970
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NJ
A phenomenal black leather sectional designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Each section has the original tag underneath. It is not too often that you see a vintage example in leathe...
Steel
Knoll Pfister Tuxedo Sofa in Original Red Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. USA, circa 1970s.
Mohair, Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 76.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Charles Pfister for Knoll Petite Sofas in Original Knoll Leather
By Charles Pfister
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designed in 1971 for Knoll by architect Charles Pfister for his modular Lounge Seating Collection.
Leather
Charles Pfister for Knoll V-Shaped Sectional Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century modern sectional sofa designed by Charles Pfister and made by Knoll.
Mid-Century Charles Pfister for Knoll Modular Sectional Sofa
By Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful modular sectional sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll having lipstick red tweed upholstery.
Pair of Cream Wool Upholstery Box Shape Knoll Sofas Baughman Probber Match
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern thick soft off white wool goose feathers upholstery Knoll sofas by Charles Pfister. Square chrome legs.
Chrome
Charles Pfister for KNOLL Tuxedo Sofa (Label)
Located in North Miami, FL
Original Charles Pfister for KNOLL tuxedo sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen mohair fabric in camel/caramel tones.
Charles Pfister For Knoll Black Leather Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern three seater sofa designed by Charles Pfister and made by Knoll upholstered in black Spinneybeck leather.
Leather
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Loveseat Settee Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Pfister for Knoll mid century loveseat settee sofa Loveseat measures: 59.5 wide x 34 deep x 25 high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 23.5 inches All pieces ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 60 in D 33 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Two-Seat Sofa Settee or Loveseat with Crimson Boucle
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
Excellent condition bouclé fabric in a vibrant Crimson color with Knoll ticking and labels.
Metal
Charles Pfister Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Highland, IN
Charles Pfister's 1971 sofa design for Knoll is a classic minimal design which works in any interior.
Upholstery, Wood
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971. Original leather
Leather
Suede Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Miami, FL
Brown suede leather sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll. The cushions are feathers and foam filled.
Suede
Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased from the original owner who had worked for Knoll.
Fabric
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll.
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 87 in D 32.75 in
1970s Minimalist Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Sofa -- Off White Upholstery
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in St. Louis, MO
An original three-seat tuxedo sofa, originally design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll.
Upholstery, Foam, Down
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Original Black Leather This sleek three-seat sofa by Knoll embodies the timeless elegance of late 20th-century modern design. Uphol...
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 76 in D 30 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Box Stitched Leather Tuxedo Style Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic, near excellent condition Charles Pfister for Knoll three-seat sofa in a sturdy carmel colored leather with lovely box stitched edges all around.
Steel
Knoll Charles Pfister 1053-P Sofa Three-Seat Leather
By Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Charles Pfister 1053-P sofa circa 1971 Seat and back hardwood construction Yellow leather upholstery Nylon adjustable glides Recessed metal legs Three seat and three ...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube 3 seat Sofa by Knoll in Tan Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This 3 seat sofa is in original vintage condition light tan brown leather upholstery and retains the original "Knoll" label under the sofa.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Very Good Original Condition Designer: Charles Pfister Manufacturer: Knoll Materials: Original Black Leather
Leather
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