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Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Boucle Womb Chair, 2019
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Boucle Womb Chair, 2019. Covered in custom Flax Boucle from Knoll. The
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge C...

Materials

Bouclé

Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. When you think of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
. Remnants of the Knoll labels are still visible on some of the chairs. The underside of the bases sports the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
By Marco Maran, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A set of 4 Knoll "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for home or office, and everyday use or comfortable
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
H 30.25 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
shaped shell of fiberglass. This chair is a mid fifties production . Recently restored by a Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, fabric, metal, United States, 1946/48 This
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1955, Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, Wide, Large, Chrome, Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
edge banding around the chair’s periphery separating hard shell frame from upholstery. Original Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Designed Comfortable Cognac Leather Dining-Room/Office Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four executive armless chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Chairs has a label
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2021 David Adjaye for Knoll Washington Prism Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present this rare and unusual Washington Prism lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sir David
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Wood

Set of Vintage Knoll Style Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style similar to the Womb chair as sold by Knoll. The unique molded shell design with upholstered frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern pair of Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 8
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of eight Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in München, Bavaria
. Manufactured by Knoll (European production), these chairs are distinguished by their elegant design and high
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960's Eero Saarinen Tulip dining chairs for Knoll, set of 4 upholstered
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs, armless with off-white upholstery. by Knoll, USA Set of 4 chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of six Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
wear to the leather and some scuffing around the base. The chair has the Walter Knoll label stitched
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fabricius & Kastholm Fk Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by Fabricius and Kastholm the FK bucket chair (also known as the bird
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
for one chair) Specifications: Upholstered in Knoll high-quality wool blend fabric, light gray color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 12 Executive "Pollock" Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll, USA, 1963
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Hellouw, NL
specific variant is equipped with a soft shell and is fully covered in a classic black Knoll circa fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Parker Knoll, Easy Chair Model 938 "Malton, In Bronze Velour, U.K c.1960's
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
This British design iconic lounge chair has a pleasant sculpted silhouette with the innovative use
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic, Beech

Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
By George Nelson, Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes. Tagged 1979. The Pollock executive chair features what the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
Florence Knoll, planning Unit member Vincent Cafiero saw promise in a leather and steel lounge chair and
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll Studio 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tulip armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Moulded fibreglass shell and cast
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll Studio 1970s
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll Studio 1970s
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Tulip chair looks as if it is made of all one Material, the sculptural fiberglass shell seat is actually
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Contemporayr Modern Grey Molded Shell Counter Stools
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Bertoia for Knoll molded shell counter stools. A lovely pair of contemporary modern
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 1305U Knoll Bill Stephens Armchair
By Bill Stephens
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

1 1305U Knoll Bill Stephens Armchair
1 1305U Knoll Bill Stephens Armchair
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 22 in
FK6725 Tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
by Walter Knoll. Made of fiberglass shell covered by white leather on aluminum tripod base. In a good
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Suite of 4 Walter Knoll “Turtle” Armchairs – in Lime Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
light marks to the plastic-shell of the chairs and metal framework, are as well-presented as is possible
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 1305U Knoll Bill Stephens Armchair Large Quantity Available
By Bill Stephens
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Brown Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-century modern Saarinen Executive Arm Chair by Knoll. One of Knoll most
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm 'Bird' Chairs for Alfred Kill, 1960s, Signed
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather 'Bird' chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair and originally called the 'Bucket
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Italia MarCo Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Marco Maran
Located in Secaucus, NJ
outdoor restaurant dining, sturdy and very comfortable. This chair is also called Gigi and sold by Knoll
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
: Knoll Made in: USA. Authentic the chair has the Knoll label attached under the seat. Year manufactured
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Italian Marco Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Marco Maran
Located in Secaucus, NJ
outdoor restaurant dining, sturdy and very comfortable. This chair is also called Gigi and sold by Knoll
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Three White Leather Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set is the original "Alfred Kill International" version, not the newly made Walter Knoll
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tilted as
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Pair Iconic Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Black, Ca. 1975
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Knoll Textiles, ca. 1975. These sophisticated lounge chairs provide luxurious deep-piled comfort
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6728 high back leather armchairs
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
shell and polished aluminium 4 star base. The price listed is for all 10 chairs as shown. Originally
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

KNOLL Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs- Textured Knoll Upholstery 7 available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good original condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful ‘Concha’ chairs in very good condition. Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
, chests of drawers, bookcases, tables, and chairs. But as rationing amped up, Knoll asked Risom to revisit
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid-Century Authentic Knoll Warren Platner Wire Glass Coffee Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
collaboration with Knoll , unveiled the Platner Collection—a series of sleek modern chairs, ottomans and tables
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1952, Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Early Harry Bertoia two-tone diamond chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1 Original Knoll Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
is cast aluminum, lacquer paint finish. The shell is molded fiber glass reinforced plastic. Original
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1982
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Almelo, NL
. The frame of this chair is made of chrome-plated steel wire. Pollock chose fine black coated wire mesh
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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Shell Chair For Knoll For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell chair for knoll for your home. Each shell chair for knoll for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and fabric. There are 222 variations of the antique or vintage shell chair for knoll you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell chair for knoll, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell chair for knoll made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made shell chair for knoll has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Charles Pollock are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shell Chair For Knoll?

The average selling price for a shell chair for knoll at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced.

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 Shell Chair For Knoll
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell 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, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 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.