Eight Dining Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll, White Frames, Red Orange Seats
By Richard Schultz
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 Richard Schultz dining chairs, made by Knoll, 1960s. The frames and seat backs have been expertly refinished in a soft white / ivory color and the original red orange seats ...
Steel
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four (sold separately) recent production Arne Jacobsen swan chairs, produced by Fritz Hansen in 2012. The chairs are in terrific original condition! See photos f...
Metal
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb chairs are some of our most p...
Sheepskin
Pr. Swivel Chairs by Hugh Acton for Burke Acton, circa 1960s
By Hugh Acton, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Post Modern, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chairs, designed by Hugh Acton, for Burke Acton circa 1960's. The chairs feature commercial grade orange tweed upholstered seats, on styli...
Aluminum
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International 1986 Memphis Group, Milan, Italy. 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs newly upholstered in a ri...
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Red Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple red leather in very good condition.
Steel
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
Chrome
$4,659Sale Price / set|39% Off
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Oirlo, LI
Design Harry bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird armchair with ottoman, 1970s Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Vogel armchair and ottoman in black lacquered steel wires that form grids, the uph...
Metallic Thread
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948.
Steel
1970 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Walnut and Red Fabric
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero armchair, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in the late 1950s. It features a frame in stained walnut having arms, and has tomato-red hopsack upholstery with cla...
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
1964 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair with Red Seat
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchair, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. This particular example dates to 1964, which is dated on the und...
Aluminum
Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer.
Metal, Steel
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These examples have glossy red enamel details. It’s all about the arms on these chairs... unmistakably Sottsass.
Steel
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available Sold par piece 1250€.
Chrome
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. ...
Chrome
Classic Velvet Upholstered Club Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable velvet upholstered club chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original label. Celebrated interior designer Charles Pfister, whose personal design philosophy was “restrain...
Upholstery, Velvet
1983 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Armless Chaise Lounge Chair in Red Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in 1927. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates back to 1983. The chaise ...
Steel
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage co...
Chrome
2014 Bob Lounge/Side Swivel Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse / Walter Knoll
By Pearson Lloyd, Walter Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bob Guest Swivel Chair, Model 231, designed by Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd of Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse and Walter Knoll in 2014.
Aluminum
Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia, 1950
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia.
Metal
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Exeter Dining Arm Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993.
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Vintage Warren Platner Lounge Chairs and Table for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of lounge chairs and table designed by Warren Platner, circa 1970s. A Stunning set in original upholstery.
Wire
1975 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Orange Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example was produced in 1975. The design features legs of polished tubular stainl...
Steel
1976 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Dining Arm Chair in Cato Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These particular examples were produced by Knoll and date to the year 1976. The design features a polished stainless steel cantilever frame with upholstered seats and backs in red Ca...
Steel
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