As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Led by Florence Knoll, the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office.
The company was formed in 1938 by the German immigrant Hans Knoll. He first worked with his fellow ex-pat, the Danish designer Jens Risom, who created furniture with flowing lines made of wood. While Risom served in World War II, in 1943 Knoll met his future wife, Florence Schust. She had studied and worked with eminent emigré leaders of the Bauhaus, including Mies, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. She won Knoll over with Bauhaus notions of industrial arts, and an aesthetic that featured flat and tubular metal frames and angular forms. When Hans died in a car crash in 1955, Florence Knoll was appointed head of the company. It was as much through her holistic approach to design — a core division of the firm was dedicated to planning office systems — as Knoll's mid-century modern furnishings themselves that she brought about the sleek and efficient transformation of the American workplace.
Today, classic Knoll furnishings remain staples of modern design collections and decor. A history of modern design is written in pieces such as the elegant Barcelona chair — created by Mies and Lilly Reich — Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair, Breuer’s tubular steel Wassily lounge chair and the grid-patterned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.
As you can see from the collection of these designs and other vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and tables on 1stDibs, this manufacturer's offerings have become timeless emblems of the progressive spirit and sleek sophistication of the best of modernism.
Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Glasgow, GB
This set of four Platner armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, designed in the 1960s, represents a defining example of American mid-century modern design. Each chair is constructed ...
Steel
Vintage Florence Knoll 3-Seat Sofa, Black Leather, Chrome Frame, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless iconic vintage black leather 3-seat sofa was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll. The 3-seat sofa featuring the original fine black leather upholstery and buttoned tufte...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily Reich in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 70s labeled The Barcelona ch...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Vintage Camel Leather
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful, authentic original daybed for a designer collection. The daybed is in good vintage condition. Several pieces of leather in the patchwork were replaced in the 1980s. The ...
Metal, Chrome
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard by David Rockwell for Knoll
By David Rockwell, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard Designed by David Rockwell for Knoll. Modern knoll White lacquer credenza. Featuring (5) cabinet doors. The credenza sits White metal Iron X cu...
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Pair of Armchairs "Bastiano," Italy 1970s
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant pair of club/lounge chairs Model Bastiano, designed by iconic Italian design duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy. The chairs have a solid wooden frame and have recently...
Velvet, Wood
Professionally Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oak Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and exquisite table was designed by legend Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Featuring a rare top, this oval top is made of oak, which is beautifully figured and bookmatched. The to...
Aluminum
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 4 Pieces Available Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 70 cm Seat Height : 45 cm Please do not he...
Chrome
Florence Knoll Oval Carrara Marble Dining Table, Signed Stainless Steel Base
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Florence Knoll Oval Carrara Marble Dining Table, Signed Stainless Steel Base Offered for sale is a Florence Knoll elongated oval carrara marble dining table with a stainless steel ...
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and desirable pair of early Barcelona chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll during the formative years of auth...
Steel, Chrome
Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chair in Plywood
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saari...
Iron
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Walnut Five Drawer Dresser, C. 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Peabody, MA
A five drawer walnut dresser, model #326-2, by Florence Knoll, for Knoll International, ca. 1960.
Walnut
$3,807Sale Price / set|20% Off
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig...
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll Oval Emperador Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Eero Saarinen tulip side table for Knoll with oval Emperador marble top. There has been a repair, older restoration done by a professional. I didn't even notice it I took pho...
Marble, Aluminum
Superb Mid Century Modern Pfister Cube sofa by Knoll in Parchment Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube 3 seat sofa. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are characteristic of Knoll's design aest...
Steel
$2,415Sale Price|30% Off
36" Knoll Teak coffee table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Teak wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The Teak is flawless, the highest grade and uncommon...
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery. Knoll Associates, 1960's Set of 6 chairs Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
Fiberglass
Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, coffee table, steel, glass, United States, design ca. 1962 This iconic coffee table by Warren Platner is created by welding curved steel rods to circular...
Steel
$1,916Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Bill Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of iconic chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Diamond chairs in a dark blue knoll fabric indicating they are from mid to late seventies. Chairs are unsigned but have al...
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
Chrome
Early MODERNIST Lounge Chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1940s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production,, late 1940's iconic modernist club chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll A ( Park Ave ). in good, clean, ready to use (original) condition, minor wear consist...
Fabric, Teak, Walnut
Vintage Cream Leather Knoll Barcelona Chair By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An authentic late 20th century Barcelona Chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This iconic modernist lounge chair features the classic hand-tufted leather...
Chrome
Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Dining Chairs, Knoll International, 1960
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe Brown Leather MR10 Dining Chairs, Knoll International, 1960. Measure 31.5” tall 19.25” wide 26” deep, seat h...
Chrome
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. Features light Tan tufted leather upholstery with pipi...
Chrome
Early Florence Knoll Ebonized Door Walnut Credenza
By Knoll
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Early Florence Knoll Credenza or Sideboard with original black ebonized doors. Long sleek walnut case beautifully contrasted by the black doors and chrome p...
Chrome
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Skokie, IL
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair The iconic "Hat Trick" chair was designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International. Constructed of hard white maple veneers in 5cm wide, 1mm...
Maple, Plywood
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
Metal
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76. All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration! Comes ...
Aluminum
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer B33 chairs, pair Knoll International Italy / USA, c. 1970 Chrome-plated steel Fabric Seat Ufficio Tecnico 1971 Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...
Metal
Florence Knoll Sofa. Expertly redone in Charcoal Robert Allen Chenille Fabric.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armless Florence Knoll parallel bar sofa expertly reupholstered in Robert Allen Chenille fabric. Charcoal gray. Beautiful and comforta...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll 2016 Chrome Diamond Chairs with Seat Covers
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classic Bertoia small chrome diamond lounge chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These are a more recent production by Knoll, made in the USA, circa 2016. Th...
Steel, Chrome
$3,600Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Joseph D’Urso for Knoll Adjustable Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of iconic lounge chairs designed by Joseph D’Urso for Knoll. Featuring a modernist low-profile silhouette with rounded arms, plush cushions, and upholstered in a soft grey fabri...
Aluminum, Chrome
Richard Stein for Knoll Model 700 Mid Century Birch Daybed Sofa
By Richard Stein, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Richard Stein for Knoll Model 700 Mid Century Birch Daybed Sofa This daybed measures: 76 wide x 41 wide x 24 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 inches Fair Vintage Condition -...
Upholstery, Birch
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
Cotton, Wood
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
Metal
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Desk Organizer Oak
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Desk Organizer, Oak. Not signed but came from a Knoll Desk.
Oak
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...
Chrome
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. Has flat caps on ...
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Marble Top Dining Table for Knoll circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marble Top Tulip Dining Table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. This is a licensed authentic example and is signed with a Knoll label underneath. This tabl...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Stainless Steel
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking set of six (6) 'Orsay' dining chairs was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, one of the most respected producers of modern design in the twentieth century....
Steel
$3,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut. Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...
Fabric, Walnut
Warren Platner Knoll 36" Round Walnut, Special Order Enameled Steel Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Platner, this table was made in the US by Knoll. Dated by the label, we can determine the date of manufacture to be from the 1960s. This example is quite special, ...
Enamel, Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
Sheepskin
$17,800 / set
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...
Zebra Hide
1970s Low Tables 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic “Andre” low table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International, featuring its original chromed steel base and a new matching glass top. This iconic model showcases...
Chrome
Midcentury Barcelona Daybed Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona couch daybed for Knoll International, USA, 1980s. One of the most iconic and enduring modernist des...
Chrome
Florence Knoll Credenza with Leather Handles, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Stunning and ultra high-end sideboard designed by Florence Knoll Basset in 1961. This original early example is finished in beautiful wood with four doors and very rare leather handl...
Metal
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table, Arabescato Marble, Knoll, 1960's
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Gae Aulenti for Knoll “Jumbo” Table, circa 1960s in Arabescato marble *Note on material: Arabescato marble ≠ Carrara. While often confused, Arabescato is...
Marble
Gianfranco Frattini Black Beech Kyoto Coffee Table For Knoll, Italy 1974
By Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto coffee table, Knoll Italy 1974 Dimensions are 44.5" x 44.5" x 13.78" This is the origin...
Wood
Florence Knoll Rosewood + Chrome Cocktail Table - Mid Century Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Florence Knoll rosewood and chromed steel cocktail table, circa 1960s. Excellent condition with minor signs of use. Rosewood has been cleaned and conditioned - chromed steel has bee...
Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...
Sheepskin
Pair American Modernist "High Sticking" Black Chairs Frank Gehry for Knoll 1992
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair American Port-Modernist "High Sticking" sculptural chairs by Frank Gehry for Knoll International in black, designed in 1992. One of the most celebrated architects of th...
Maple
Gae Aulenti Enamel Steel Lounge Coffee Table for Knoll, 1980
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Enamel metal sculptural coffee table designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, original label. We got this from the first owner together with pair of matching original chairs from the same series (check our other listings). It's a heavy metal sculptural coffee table in a great size of 34"x34". The steel frame has light scratches and age related wear. The coated table top has light scratches and patina, sturdy and structurally sound, ready to be used immediately. In recent years Gae (pronounced "Guy...
Steel
Tobia Scarpa “André” Square Dining Table for Gavina / Knoll International, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tobia Scarpa “André” Square Dining Table for Gavina / Knoll International, Chrome & Glass, 48" Two Pieces: Table base and Glass Top An architectural square table of exceptional mod...
Chrome
$2,900Sale Price|23% Off
Warren Platner for Knoll International Bronze Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic Platner Bronze Wire Coffee Table (circa 1970s) was designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll International, originally introduced in 1966 as part of Platner’s grou...
Bronze, Steel
Knoll Furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll Furniture there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. 942 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there are 75 modern editions to choose from as well. Many original Knoll furniture pieces were created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture from Edward Wormley Furniture, Milo Baughman Furniture and Herman Miller Furniture. Knoll Furniture prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at US$174 and tops out at US$51,209, while pieces like these can sell for US$3,600 on average.