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1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Vintage 1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
$12,600 Sale Price
30% Off
H 32 in W 90 in D 32 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Fabric

Vintage Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
$5,875 / set
H 28 in W 87 in D 33 in
Vintage Maple Frame Knoll Sofa by Lewis Butler for Knoll
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage maple frame Knoll sofa by Lewis Butler for Knoll. An arm-less sofa with walnut back legs
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1950s American Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Teak

Vintage Maple Frame Knoll Sofa by Lewis Butler for Knoll
Vintage Maple Frame Knoll Sofa by Lewis Butler for Knoll
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 81 in D 29 in
Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a timeless Florence Knoll sofa, an icon of mid-century modern design, upholstered in
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1990s Italian Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Leather

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
$5,202
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 34.65 in
Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Handewitt, DE
Seating group, model 67A, by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa. The seating group consists of a 3
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Marble, Chrome

Vintage Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s
Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s
$16,256 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Florence Knoll Sofa in Bronze Gray Velvet & Brushed Brass Base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
this vintage iteration Florence Knoll Sofa leaving not one inch untouched. We’ve decided to honor
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Brass, Steel

Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison : Knoll Sofa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison (Designer), Knoll (Creator) Dimensions: Height: 28 in (71.12 cm
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20th Century French Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison : Knoll Sofa
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison : Knoll Sofa
$602
H 28.01 in W 47.25 in D 30.01 in
Florence Knoll Sofa Set
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
an early and hard to find sofaset . complete restored to perfect condition !
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited
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1970s Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Leather

Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
$14,000
H 30 in W 118 in D 32 in
Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Dedar, De Coene Frères, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Wilhelm Knoll sofa and a pair of easy chairs, Knolls Moderna Möbler
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Beautiful Mid-Century cherry wood living room set consisting of two armchairs and a sofa
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Cherry

Mid Century Wilhelm Knoll sofa and a pair of easy chairs, Knolls Moderna Möbler
Mid Century Wilhelm Knoll sofa and a pair of easy chairs, Knolls Moderna Möbler
$1,570 Sale Price
31% Off
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Three-Seater Sofa Mid Century Modern 1955, Model 2557
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a three-seater Sofa by Knoll. Sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
the companion Knoll sofa we have listed separately on 1st Dibs. Total H 32 x Arm H 22.25 x Seat H
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
By Florence Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Leather, Wood

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
$4,450
H 20.87 in W 73.23 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Florence Knoll Style Settee by Patrician
By Patrician Furniture Co, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
iconic Florence Knoll sofa, with its combination of angular and soft lines. The settee has been newly
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
the sofa is worn and scheduled to be fully restored by our upholsterers. Florence Knoll was a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
$2,450
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 27.17 in
Knoll Antimott Sofa Midcentury Couch Walter Wilhelm Knoll Ahorn
By Walter Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Knoll Antimott Vintage Sofa aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Fabric, Maple

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa. This was reupholstered at one point in time in an off white faux
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
$7,500
H 30 in W 84 in D 31 in
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International 3-Seated Beige Upholstered Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American three-seated sofa upholstered in a beige weave with low back, and 3 removable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extandable head rest and adjustable back
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1950s German Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Cherry

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
$4,501
H 76 in W 180 in D 84 in
Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Re-Upholstered in Knoll Rivington Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely complete re-upholstered vintage Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa or 2 seat settee. The fabric we
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20th Century American Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Fabric, Teak

Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Metal, Chrome

Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
$5,225 Sale Price
44% Off
H 29.5 in W 90.75 in D 27 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Seating Sofa Group by Knoll Studio Black Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa living room set was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by
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1970s Italian Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Stainless Steel

Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Metal

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
Exceptional, balanced design Manufacturer: Knoll International Design: Florence Knoll Florence
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
$12,643 / item
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
$10,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 90 in D 35 in
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
$9,500 / item
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 32 in
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Three-Piece Antimott Sofa by Walter Knoll / Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Antimott three-piece sofa. Design by Walter Knoll & Wilhelm
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Antimott Sofa by Walter Knoll / Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Antimott two-piece sofa. Design by Walter Knoll & Wilhelm
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Fabric, Teak

Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
By Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unique set of three armchairs and a three-seater sofa in the original setting with a walnut U
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Wool, Walnut

Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
$3,371 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 69.3 in D 29.14 in
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll
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1950s American Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
$3,300
H 31.11 in W 87.8 in D 39.38 in
Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
Minimalist sofa by Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll from the 1950s. High-quality wooden frame with
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Steel

Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll
Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll
$5,731
H 29.93 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sets one and only home was a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. Price is for both items All items are viewable at our Los Angeles Arts District showroom and warehou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Stainless Steel

Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
$4,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 30 in W 84 in D 30 in
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.  
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Metal

Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971. Original leather
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Leather

Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
$4,600
H 28.5 in W 86.75 in D 33 in
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Knoll Associates sofa on steel frame. Sofa has been restored with new webbing, foam and upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
A design classic by Florence Knoll. A stunning vintage example newly upholstered in Paul Smith
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

amazing no.26 florence knoll huge 245cm! sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful and all original florence knoll leather sofa. very unusual big size and in very good
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Metal

amazing no.26 florence knoll huge 245cm! sofa
amazing no.26 florence knoll huge 245cm! sofa
$10,837
H 32.29 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence
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1950s American Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic Florence Knoll three-seat sofa in original berry fabric. Chrome legs. Chrome has been
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Chrome

90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
$7,000
H 31.25 in W 90.5 in D 32.25 in
Model 57W "Floating" Frame Sofa in Walnut & Naugahyde by Knoll, USA, c. 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
This early Mid-Century Modern Model 57W "floating" frame sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-Century Modern 'Bastiano' sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. This vintage three-seater sofa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Fabric, Oak

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
$6,000
H 26 in W 83 in D 31 in
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa Offered for sale is one upholstered three
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Late 20th Century American Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Linen

Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 87.5 in D 33 in
Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Walnut

VINTAGE PARKER KNOLL FABRIC FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN MATCHING SOFA AVAiLABLE
By Parker Knoll
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Parker Knoll Fabric Footstool. A well made
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20th Century British Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence
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1950s American Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Steel

Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. White powdercoated frame with woven white/ blue fabric.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofas Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
$6,500
H 29 in W 33.5 in D 88 in
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Knoll Sofas Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knoll sofas vintage you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and chrome, every knoll sofas vintage was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knoll sofas vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right knoll sofas vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knoll sofas vintage over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Florence Knoll and Kazuhide Takahama are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knoll Sofas Vintage?

The average selling price for a knoll sofas vintage at 1stDibs is $3,579, while they’re typically $1,833 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About Knoll Sofas Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Where 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.