Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.
“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.
A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.
With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.
The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.
Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.
By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.
“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.
In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,599 / item
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting Office Chair. Great functionality and very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Swivel Chair
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Much rarer than the side chair version of this design, the desk chair variation of Pettit’s 1105 chair for Knoll International sits on four wheels and a central post that allows the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
By Niels Diffrient, Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll International. Armless style, padded, with a great base. 2 available.
CONDITION N...
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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.
This...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974
When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll leather executive chair redone in medium brown color. This executive desk chair has a swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheel...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International, USA 1970
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International, this mid-century modern swivel chair offers both functionality and iconic design. The chair features a sculptural molded shell uphols...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. This authentic vintage Saarinen chair has been reupholstered...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 / item
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
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1990s French Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s. This high back masterpiece blends ergonomic comfort with timeless sophistication, making it the...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Knoll Generation Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Gray and Black, Fully Adjustable
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation ergonomic office desk chair in gray fabric and black frame, fully adjustable.
Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comf...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather in Saddle...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair.
One of Knoll's most significant chairs was designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock.
Sixty years after its introduction,...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Set of Six Handkerchief Armchairs by Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage set of (8) eight Knoll Handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli
Inspired by the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drifting ...
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Late 20th Century American Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage lightly restored Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office armch...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision.
Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles.
This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison x Knoll Desk Chair
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Astoria, NY
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair, model 2328, Knoll International, Inc. paper label to underside, with velvet covered seat and back atop chrome frame term...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$6,800 / item
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Astoria, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Armchair, deep green leather covered seat and back, atop five casters. 31.5" H x 26" W x 21" D; seat: 19" H; arm: 23" H. Provenance: From a 5...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll 2328 office chair by Hannah Morrison, 1970
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Knoll 2328 office chair, in a very unusual color combination of raspberry-colored cushions with black buttons and a dark aubergine-colored metal frame,...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed industrial designer Richard Sapper.
Ergonomic and very Comfortable design, the chair fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Red Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple red leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been inst...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970 Knoll Executive Chrome + Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) Red Knoll Textile and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,382 Sale Price
20% Off
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Countryside, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 47 high, with a seat height of 21 and arm height/chair clearance of 29 inches
All piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with swivel bases designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The design fe...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With original orange fabric and cushions (stiff).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all florence Knoll-designed interiors, the saarinen executive chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Astoria, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Armchair, deep green leather covered seat and back, atop five casters. 31.5" H x 26" W x 21" D; seat: 19" H; arm: 23" H. Provenance: From a 5...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in excellent condition.
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1990s French Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, a...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$14,500 / item
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes.
The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,600 / item
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Aluminum & Black Leather Life Chair
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Knoll Life fully adjustable office chair. Aluminum and black leather chair with casters and Knoll stamp.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been in...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team was Vincent Cafiero, a Senior Designer of Knoll’s Planning Unit, a collective that took on countless monumental projects such as the CBS interior in 1965. Cafiero took on projects from large office spaces, education facilities, and residences while also being responsible for the design of Knoll’s Showrooms of the time.
Cafiero too designed some iconic pieces for Knoll which all maintain his signature clean-lined rectangular form certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example retains its 655 Madison Avenue label, signifying ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
Knoll office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll office chairs and desk chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 114 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, and Charles Pollock. Prices for Knoll office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $285 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,595.
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- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The 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.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll 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.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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 7, 2024To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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.