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Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
Located in Čelinac, BA
Knoll chair by Massimo Vagnelli
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
Iconic pair of MCM Knoll chairs. The tubular version of the coveted BRNO design. A cantilevered
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Chair Reupholstered in New Maharam Wool Fabric
By Warren Platner
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful and iconic Warren Platner for Knoll high back lounge chair in nickel finish recovered in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Plastic

Pair of 1980s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lafayette, IN
This awesome pair of of Manadarin side chairs is were designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, chairs
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1980s American Post-Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Textile, Plastic

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson for Knoll 1940s Modern
By Ralph Rapson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very uncommon pair of early Knoll chairs, designed by architect Ralph Rapson. Rapson designed a
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Birch

Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Madison, WI
. The 1305-U model of this Knoll chair was made some time between 1965-71 and designed by Bill Stephens
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood

6 Swivel Office Arm Chairs in Brown Tweed by Hon
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pollock for Knoll chairs. Six chairs available, priced and and offered individually, but we would love to
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1970s American Post-Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, Steel Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Knoll chairs upholstered in classic navy velvet, a stunning combination with the chromed stainless steel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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
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1940s German Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut French polished lounge chair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Walnut

Lounge Chair by Knoll
Lounge Chair by Knoll
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Knoll Copper Plated Skeleton Chairs David Washington Design for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
A very nice pair of cast aluminum copper plated skeleton chairs by David Washington for Knoll. Very
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20th Century North American Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll
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Late 20th Century Belgian Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 8 "Tulip" Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 "Tulip" chairs designed by Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961) and manufactured by Knoll. Glass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 8 "Tulip" Chairs by Knoll
Set of 8 "Tulip" Chairs by Knoll
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 22.45 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Knoll Richard Schultz Mid-century Fiberglass Swivel Chair
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Richard Schultz Mid-century Fiberglass Swivel Chair Offered for sale is a Knoll Associates
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished
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20th Century American Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of Early Production Florence Knoll for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs on maple legs. Early 1950s production. Recently covered in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Maple

Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Florence Knoll designed these slipper chairs in 1956 as part of a seating group that joined comfort
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Paoli Chair Co. done in the style of Florence Knoll. Original tag on one chair dated 1968. They are in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll Parallel Bar Side Chair
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll modern side chair with button tufted details, raised on metal legs
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Mid-20th Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Pair of Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chairs by Knoll with original green and blue woven fabric in good condition. Originally
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in La Mesa, CA
Chair consists of a bentwood frame made out of oak and an upholstered seat in navy blue fabric
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
No Reserve
H 31 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of Four Brno Dining Chairs after Mies van der Rohe Reupholstered Your Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Knoll chair! The arm height is 26".
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

1960s Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Steelcase Office Armchairs Model #451
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bases with striped fabric upholstery. The chairs are similar in style to the Charles Pollack, Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Bertoia Childs Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury child's chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example is circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Bertoia Childs Chair for Knoll
Bertoia Childs Chair for Knoll
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 17 in
Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 51W florence Knoll lounge chairs by Knoll Associates, USA 1950s The chairs have a vintage
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Florence Knoll Aluminum Lounge Chair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting lounge chair in the style of Florence Knoll. Aluminum Construction with Allen bolt
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Florence Knoll Aluminum Lounge Chair
Florence Knoll Aluminum Lounge Chair
H 30.31 in W 23.62 in D 31.5 in
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Box chair by Knoll yellow velvet like upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery

Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chair by Knoll/MYC, 1970s
By Knoll
Located in PEGO, ES
Vintage original Barcelona armchair designed by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll, ours was manufactured
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Mid-20th Century Italian Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Knoll Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Side Chair, Pair
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century yellow fiberglass side chair - pair Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21.25 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fiberglass

Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International. Model No
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

New Contemporary Knoll Brown Leather & Chrome Brno Chairs W/ Arm Pads
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Brno Chair is a timeless design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been praised for its
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Knoll Bruno Style Flat Bar Chairs with Black Leather Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Knoll Bruno style flat bar chairs with black leather upholstery. Bought in the D & D
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
– the exquisitely restored Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair. A masterpiece from the past, this
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
No Reserve
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 35.44 in
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Iron

Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century.
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century. Set of 6 tulip chairs by
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20th Century French Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Experience the epitome of timeless elegance with this authentic Mid Century Modern Barcelona Chair
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Knoll
Located in Belmont, MA
Walter Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll Underframe of tubular steel, yellowish plush fabric, 1956.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll
Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
By Ladislav Rado, Knoll & Drake, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
slipper chair is the perfect showcase for taupe-colored leather. The tufted patchwork so famous in Knoll
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Walter Knoll Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Knoll, lounge chair, leather, Germany, 1960s This half round lounge chair by Walter Knoll
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Leather

Walter Knoll Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Walter Knoll Lounge Chair in Original Leather
H 30.12 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Sold Individually.
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

BERTOIA Chairs, 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
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1940s American Bauhaus Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Conference Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of 'Conference' chairs, beech, fabric, United States
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

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
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1940s American Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Wire

Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage, knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Metal

6 Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair Brown Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid Century original mid century Model 65 chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning pair of the iconic lounge chair designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

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Knoll Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of knoll vintage chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct knoll vintage chairs — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Knoll vintage chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial knoll vintage chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made knoll vintage chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Knoll Vintage Chairs?

Prices for knoll vintage chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, knoll vintage chairs begin at $375 and can go as high as $18,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

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 Vintage Chairs
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.