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Knoll Furniture

American

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 chaircreated 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.

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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Knoll
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of model 72 chairs, in wood and yellow fabric, United States, design 1948 Pair of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Pair Knoll Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of C. 1950 vintage cognac leather Butterfly chairs, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

47" Walnut Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dorchester, MA
This iteration of Eero Saarinen's 1957 pedestal dining table, a modernist classic, features a round walnut top on a white cast aluminum base. The 47-inch diameter seats up to six peo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Aluminum

1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to ear...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Chairs, Signed, Set of Twelve
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Original Richard Schultz Rosewood Coffee Table for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Miami, FL
Original Richard Schultz Rosewood Coffee Table for Knoll 1970s, rosewood veneered wood with chromed steel legs. Nice condition with some normal scratches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Birch

1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six circa mid 1940s dining chairs designed by Jen Risom and produced by Knoll Associates. The model number is 666 WSP, a model introduced by Knoll Associa...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional early Knoll Associates armchair, designed by Jens Risom. This example has what looks to be a natural maple frame and lovely striped black fabric. Th...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1972 Florence Knoll Custom 72 inch Dining Conference Table in Walnut and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original custom Florence Knoll Dining or Conference Table, featuring a walnut top and a chromed-steel base. The table was manufactured in the USA by Knoll in 1972. The p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in Red, introduced in 1983. The price listed is for each chair. These chairs are very resilient, and stackable with a...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the 1970s, many of them dated 1979. The listed price in...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) Richard Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. Thi...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poltrona moderna Wassily in pelle e acciaio di Marcel Breuer per Knoll, 1970 ca.
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Wassily or B3 model leather armchair, with chromed tubular steel structure. The back, the armrests and seat are in banded entirely in brown leather, with visible stitching. Disegnata...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Pair of Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chairs by Knoll with original green and blue woven fabric in good condition. Originally featured in almost all of the Florence Knoll’s interiors, the Sarrinen Executive chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Original Vintage Florence Knoll Bedside End Side Table Walnut and Laminate
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage 1950's Florence Knoll walnut and white laminate bedside table, produced by Knoll Associates. The table is in very n...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates circa 1948. These are exceptionally rare and early examples ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Maple

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original label to the bottom letter tray.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Walnut

C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair Knoll Charles Pfister Mohair Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Charles Pfister Mohair Lounge Chairs, 1980. Original beautiful emerald color mohairs. There is some signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Mohair

1978 Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Velvet and Nickel
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Lounge Chairs, model 1715L, originally designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These particular examples date to 1978. The listed price includes the p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll brno armchairs. The chairs feature a steel flat bar design with a chrome finish. The frames have navy blue leather seat covers....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern 1966 Richard Schultz for Knoll Square Patio Dining Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic outdoor patio dining table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. It features gray frame with white porcelain top. Clean ready to use condition.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Knoll 1966 Series Prototype Dining Table by Richard Schultz 75x75 in
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large square dining table, designed by Richard Schultz for his 1966 series for Knoll (this one likely produced for Richard Schultz Designs). The design never made it to the...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Vintage Circular Indoor/Outdoor Bistro Table By Jorge Pensi For Amat
By Amat-3, Jorge Pensi, Knoll
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE ALUMINIUM AND STEEL DINING TABLE We have eight of these tables in stock, available to purchase individually. The price is per table. An iconic post-modern design by award-w...
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20th Century Spanish Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 3 Marcel Breuer Laccio Coffee and Side Tables Black Chrome Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of 3 Marcel Breuer Laccio Coffee and Side Tables Black Chrome Knoll Studio This exquisite set, comprised of a coffee table and a pair of side tables, showcases Marcel Breuer’s ic...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Height adjustable T60 workshop chair by Oldeberg & Olsen for Knoll, Inc., 1947
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stockholm-based steel entrepreneurs and wholesalers Anders Olson and John Odelberg founded a company in the 1940s to manufacture these office chairs. Knoll, Inc. in the USA took over...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Knoll An iconic classic mid century modern circular cocktail ta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Wire

Saarinen Executive Armchair with Metal Legs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
Eero Saarinen Executive Chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late 1990s / early 2000s edition is executed in geometric fabric and metal legs with Knoll ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

UNIQUE PAIR OF ENGLISH FULLY RESTORED KNOLL DROP ARM BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Knoll
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of Art Deco style, hand dyed rich Whisky brown leather, extending Knoll cl...
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20th Century English Art Deco Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather

Four Gae Aulenti for Knoll Leather Lounge Chairs c 1970's
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll lounge chair(s) designed by Gae Aulenti as part of the iconic 1970's " Aulenti Collection". We have four lounge chairs, each with rich dark chocolate brown metal f...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather

Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa This settee measures: 56 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches Al...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll large diamond chair with a green cover. Base is original white. Bushings are in good shape, and overall the cover is pretty clean! ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, C1965
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Made and sold to IBM during the s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
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 Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Double Dresser in Teak for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Double Teak Dresser on chrome stainless steel base with adjustable feet. Top newly refinished, entire cabinet cleaned and oiled. Drawers retain white drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Florence Knoll stool Knoll Associates USA 1984 leather, steel 17 h × 18 w × 18 d inches Vintage piece.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tripod Base Side Table by Hans Bellmann for Knoll
By Knoll, Hans Bellmann
Located in Toledo, OH
Tripod Base Side Table by Hans Bellmann for Knoll. Circa 1970's. White laminate 24" top with black ebonized tripod legs with chrome nuts. Excellent Vintage condition consistent with...
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Late 20th Century Knoll Furniture

Materials

Laminate

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Eero Saarinen For Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll feature black nylon seats with contrasting geometric print backs. These iconic chairs are extrememly comfortable and are the ep...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of bar stools designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, USA. Fully upholstered version in orange leather and polished chrome steel bases. Signed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen 'Tulip' Armchairs and Centro Progetti Tecno Round Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll set of six 'Tulip' armchairs with Centro Progetti Tecno round dining table Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of six 'Tulip' armchairs, fiberglass, aluminu...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Dining Table Designed by Warren Platner, 20th Century
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Hamburg, PA
An exquisite table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. This iconic dining table would look great in any Contemporary, Transitional, or Traditional interior. This set has a timeless...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Stool
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial and organic steel wire stool by Warren Platner from the Platner Collection for Knoll, after 1966. Newly upholstered in a creamy, textural wool. In excellent condition. Cur...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage, knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll. A vintage iconic pair designed by Harry Bertoia manufactured by Knoll features original yellow, removable, vinyl, covered wool and metal frames. Chairs can be used with or without fabric, manufactured early label, on underside with knoll’s 320 Park Avenue address, which housed their offices from 1961 to 1970. The pair dates to the early 1960’s. The diamond chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Mid-Century Black Mica Laccio Coffee
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' coffee table with a gloss black mica rectangular top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (MARCEL BREUER FOR GAVINA UNDER...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gio Ponti, original drawing for Knoll, prototype armchair, autenthicated
By Knoll, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
In 1964, Giò Ponti was approached by furniture company Knoll International and asked to present some ideas for chairs and armchairs. The result of the collaboration was a big dining ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Paper

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Cast Iron Tulip Table with Custom Travertine Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tulip table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" he observed underneath chairs and tables - the so-called "slum ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Knoll Furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Knoll Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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 22, 2022
    Florence 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, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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, 2022
    You 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 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.

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