Charles Pollock Furniture
American, 1930-2013
Charles Pollock was a renowned but reclusive furniture designer. He rarely spoke to the media and instead preferred to let his iconic designs speak for themselves. Pollock’s name is ubiquitous with mid-century modern office furniture — while vintage furniture obsessives know the office chairs he made for Knoll, he designed armchairs and lounge chairs for domestic interiors as well.
Pollock was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1930. When his family moved to Michigan, he attended Detroit's Cass Technical High School, whose alumni includes artist-designer Harry Bertoia. For his extraordinary work at Cass, Pollock earned a full scholarship to Pratt Institute in New York City.
Industrial designer Lucia DeRespinis had been a classmate of Pollock’s at Pratt and got a job in architect George Nelson’s studio after graduation. Nelson, the design director at legendary mid-century furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, was always looking for new design talent. DeRespinis was struck by Pollock’s sculptures at Pratt and recommended Nelson hire him. Pollock, who had been working for Donald Deskey’s firm, took a job with Nelson and helped create the Swag Leg armchair (a full Swag Leg collection debuted at Herman Miller in the late 1950s). Soon afteward, Pollock opened his own studio and shared his portfolio with pioneering designer Florence Knoll at the modernist behemoth she cofounded with her husband Hans.
Pollock’s 657 Sling chair for Knoll debuted in 1960 and earned him a substantial contract with the brand. This paved the way for his most famous design: the Executive chair. Introduced in 1963, the Executive chair became one of the best-selling and most recognizable office chairs in history. Pollock devoted five years to perfecting the seat, and his patented rim technology allowed for simple assembly, which contributed to its success and popularity.
Pollock later returned to sculpting and explored other pursuits but never stopped designing furniture. In 1982, he created the Penelope chair for the Italian furniture maker Castelli. At 82 years of age, Pollock was commissioned by American manufacturer Bernhardt Design to create the CP Lounge chair, which was launched at the London Design Festival 2012. Pollock died a short while later, in 2013, but his seating is still produced by Bernhardt Design today.
Pollock received much acclaim throughout his career. He earned several awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Award and Pratt Institute's Rowena Reed Kostellow Award for outstanding work in industrial design. His Executive chair has been exhibited at museums around the world, including the Louvre Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Creator: Charles Pollock
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
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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 Charles Pollock Furniture
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Metal
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
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Metal
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
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Metal
Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, aluminum band, c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
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Chrome
1975 Knoll Executive Pollock Chrome, Tufted Black Leather Office Chair w/Casters
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) BLACK Leather and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creation of both stunningly gre...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All wheels work as does swivel base. Height adjusta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
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Leather
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Charles Pollock lounge chairs are iconic pieces of mid-century modern furniture design. Designed by American industrial designer Charles Pollock, these lounge chairs showcase a combi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
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Steel
25 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 25. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creatio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum, Chrome
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence.
Measures: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal
Executive office chair by Charles Pollock, Knoll, 1960s
By Charles Pollock
Located in Argelato, BO
Charles Pollock, executive chairs for Knoll, 1963
It is one of the most iconic and representative office armchairs, created by the American artist and designer Charles Pollock. Here...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum
Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal
'657' Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Labeled, c1970s
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite mid-century modern 1970s Charles Pollock Armchair, known as the "Sling Chair", Model 657. Immerse yourself in the beauty...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Charles Pollock Chairs
By Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand crafted chairs and hand painted chairs have hand rushed seats and in fine sturdy condition.This set of four chairs are two arm chairs and two regular chairs.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Charles Pollock Furniture
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Wood
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Chrome
4 x Castelli "PENELOPE" Dining Chairs By Charles Pollock Italy 1980
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing a captivating set of four vintage Penelope Chairs by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1980. These iconic chairs exude timeless elegance and impeccable craftsma...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Black & Chrome Plated Metal Penelope Armchair by C. Pollock for A. Castelli, 80s
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chair with chromed metal, plastic structure and metal mesh shell. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Model 657 Sling Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollcok model 657 leather and steel framed sling chair designed for Knoll circa the 1970s. Original leather sling and cushion. Original Knoll International mark present on un...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of office armchairs was designed by Charles Pollock for the German manufacturer Comforto during the 70s. The seats are made of durable brown plastic and high-quality olive-...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Fabric, Plastic
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1970 Knoll Executive Chrome + Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Pollock for William Switzer Giltwood Center /Dining Table
By Charles Pollock, William Switzer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunningly beautiful center or dining table designed by Charles Pollock for William Switzer.
The table has a combination of solid woods and veneers such as burlwood on the base al...
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1980s Spanish Empire Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charles Pollock
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
Pair of armchairs from the 60s by Charles Pollock
in leather and chrome. cracking on the leather of the seat cushio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Chrome
6 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 6. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, a...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Black leather armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Armchair, “Executive Chair”, designed by Charles Pollock in the 1970s for Knoll International.
Black molded plastic shell with chrome contours, aluminum star base, comfortable, ergo...
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Mid-20th Century American Charles Pollock Furniture
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Chrome
1960s Pair of Charles Pollock for Knoll Sling Arm Lounge Chairs Leather & Chrome
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Pollock Arm Chairs, originally designed by Charles Pollock in 1963. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the United States and date back to the 1960s...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
4 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 4. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, al...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
8 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 8. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, alu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Chrome
12 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 12. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, a...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
10 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 10. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Charles Pollock - William Switzer Italian Demilune Console Table - Rouge Marble
By Charles Pollock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Charles Pollock - William Switzer Italian Demilune Console Table - Rouge Marble Top
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Early 2000s Canadian Regency Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Marble
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
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 Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venetian Purple Palazzo Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer
By Charles Pollock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian purple palazzo arm chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer.
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood, silk
Color: Purple
Brand: William Switzer
Designer: Charles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Charles Pollockk Penelope Stacking or Stack Chairs
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Kansas City, MO
Charles Pollock (Pollack) for Castelli sturdy wire mesh and chromed steel stacking chairs with arms. We took each of these chairs apart and replaced the inner screws that break with ...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Chrome
18th C, Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Silver Giltwood Mirror
By Charles Pollock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
"18th C style charles pollock for William Switzer silver giltwood mirror.
Additional information:
Materials: giltwood, mirror, silver.
Color: silver.
Brand: William Switzer.
D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Biedermeier Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Side Table
By Charles Pollock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Biedermeier style Charles Pollock for William Switzer side table. It features a dramatic cabriolet leg with ebonized wood.
Priced each.
Additional information:
Materials: fruitw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Biedermeier Charles Pollock Furniture
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Fruitwood
Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of 657 chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. C1960 design signed in two places by Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
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Chrome
Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll, 1963
By Charles Pollock
Located in Catania, IT
1963. Charles Pollock project for Knoll. Charles Pollock challenged himself and created a chair inspired by a single line. An evergreen object that has overcome the challenge of time and continues to be part of the American company's production line, as well as being exhibited in the prestigious collections of the Louvre in Paris and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 'secret' design of the Executive Chair...
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1960s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Giltwood Table Lamp, 2010s
By Charles Pollock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Charles Pollock for William Switzer Eclipse Giltwood Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood
Color: Gray
Brand: William Switzer
Designer: Charles Pollock
Period: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 657 Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of early 657 armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. This 1970's pair features chromed steel and wood frames with black leather seat and cushion. O...
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1970s American Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Steel
1980s Charles Pollock for Knoll Executive Chair
By Charles Pollock
Located in Victoria, BC
This authentic 1980s Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll exemplifies timeless design and comfort. Featuring Pollock’s signature “rim technology”—a single aluminum band encircli...
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1980s Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock, Set of Height Penelope Chairs in Chrome and Meshed Metal
By Charles Pollock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Pollock, set of height chairs in chrome and meshed metal. Penelope model. Edition Castelli, 1982.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Eames style Swivel Arm Chair Charles Pollock for Comforto Orange Fabric
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Markington, GB
Italian executive armchair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, stunning orange fabric swivel desk chair, This plastic / metal framed chair is in very good vintage condition, A classic c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Furniture
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Charles Pollock furniture 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 Charles Pollock furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Charles Pollock were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Conant Ball, Russel Wright, and Salterini. Prices for Charles Pollock furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,469 and can go as high as $6,469, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,469.