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 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.
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Creator: Knoll
2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2011. The stools are comprised of welded and chromed s...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jumbo Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carrara marble "Jumbo" coffee table, designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll in the 1960s. Featuring a smooth, square marble top supported by four robust column legs, this design consists ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Side Desk Chair..early Knoll label
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A side or desk chair designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll's Art Metal series in the 1960s. Original grey / beige vinyl upholstery with a four star aluminum swivel base.Retains origi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
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 workroom. It was completed in a velvet p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lucija, SI
This iconic Chair, model Spoleto, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll Italy in '70s.
Chair is in perfect vintage condition. It is made of very thick genui...
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Table in Arabascato Marble
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Originally designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965, this table is as graceful as it is strong in its stature. Blending Knoll's Bauhaus philosophy with Aulenti's background in design, this pi...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered b...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Fabric Screen by Knoll for Knoll & Associates
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in brown fabric.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s, Set of 3
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare set of Barcelona chairs with an ottoman was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s.
The pieces features an amazing hand dyed cognac leat...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs made in Italy in the 1960s by Knoll Gavina.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', lacquered steel, leather, United States, design 1948, later production
Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
1990s Set of Six Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick Dining Side Chairs in Maple
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Hat Trick dining chairs, model 91C, designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in 1990. The listed price includes all 6 chairs. Their sinuous silhouette is formed from st...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Black marble Ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti & Knoll International, 1967
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful and heavy (4.3 kgs) black marble ashtray designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1967, produced by Knoll International.
In great vintage condition, barely showing any traces of...
Category
1960s Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team was Vincent Cafiero, a Senior Designer of Knoll’s Planning Unit, a collective that took on countless monumental projects such as the CBS interior in 1965. Cafiero took on projects from large office spaces, education facilities, and residences while also being responsible for the design of Knoll’s Showrooms of the time.
Cafiero too designed some iconic pieces for Knoll which all maintain his signature clean-lined rectangular form certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Impressive Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, Italy 1965
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Jumbo coffee table in very good condition.
Designed by Gae Aulenti in the 1960s.
Manufactured by Knoll International.
This particular table is made from Nero Marquina, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Eero Saarinen Black Carrara Marble Tulip Side Tables by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Red Lion, PA
Tulip side tables designed by Eero Saarinen.
Produced by Knoll International in America.
Base in white enameled die-cast aluminum, oval top in black marquina marble
Category
1960s Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
Eero Saarinen set of four Tulip chairs 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in bari, IT
Saarinen Tulip chairs are a modernist design classic, created by architect and designer Eero Saarinen in the 1950s. They are famous for their sleek, minimalist lines, with tulip-shap...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Edelman Engraved Hair on Hide, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set Of 4 Knoll Bertoia Polished Chrome Bar Stools
By Knoll
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 4 Knoll Bertoia polished chrome bar stools with a welded, chromed-steel wire seat & back, four legs conjoined with a box stretcher and resting on pad feet. The pieces have the...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Other, Chrome
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It was professionally reupholstered with new fabric and foam. It was reupholstered in Knoll Textile's Chain Link fabric that h...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches
Each ca...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Small Executive Desk, model 502B-BWM, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s. The doors, sides, and back are constructed w...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage co...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Classic Modernist, Manufactured by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Warren platner lounge chairs. Classic Modernist, manufactured by Knoll. Nice original condition. Retains original green wool knoll fabric, min...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
6 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hepplewhite chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown. Signed with the Knoll label. In near perfect condition.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a ste...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Dining Table 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll, Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 'Andre' dining table, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy in 1968 and later manufactured by Knoll International, showcases a sleek, minimalist design with a solid chrome fr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Green Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of '72' dining chairs, black lacquered steel, reupholstered in green leather, United States, design 1948, later production
Pair of organi...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
BRNO flat-bar chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The Brno Chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. This cantilevered chair, created in collaboration with Lilly...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest.
Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Side Tables
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Side Tables, welded curved nickel plated steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament with inset oak tops.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by American-Finnish designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll.
Compose...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Knoll Marble Ashtray, 20th Century.
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Knoll marble ashtray, 20th century.
Knoll ashtray in marble and chromed metal, 20th century.
H: 5cm, D: 20cm
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an iconic slatted-oak bench, Model 400, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It is an early piece, and dates to circa 1952. The bench was constructed using solid ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Oak and Re-Chromed Steel Base Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Florence Knoll-designed oak dining table. This table features a 7' foot long top and a newly re-chromed steel base. This table was also sold as a conference table.
The top was recently refinished along with the base being re-plated in chrome.
This appears to be an original Knoll table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2019 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Chromed Steel and Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Chair, Model 255, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced in the USA in 2019 by Knoll. This listing price is f...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Original black leather and gray and black patterned fabric. Aluminum and steel base co...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
American modern steel and crystal side tables by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Steel glass coffee tables, pair 39.5x46.5 cm 976 each.
Pair of round tables, with a structure made up of thin chromed metal bars, welded to a horizontal metal rod placed in the lower...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Side Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll black walnut side chairs
Wonderful set of 4 vintage Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll black walnut side chairs designed by Bil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It re...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning pair of the iconic lounge chair designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. Aluminum with polished stainless steel accents. This rare ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Frank Ghery Hat Trick Arm Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Ghery hat trick arm chairs for Knoll, bentwood furniture inspired by the simple bushel basket.
Gehry quotes:"These come out of m...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Knoll" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to have never ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk features a polished stainless steel base with a 1/2 inch thick cantilever glass top. By Cini Boeri for Knoll ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Wall Mounted Hanging Credenza in Walnut w/ White Doors
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a floating wall-mount credenza, Model 121 W-1, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc. in 1956. This example dates to the early 1960s. The piece features a walnut...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Knoll Aluminum Sling 3 Seat Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra-rare aluminum sling 3 seat sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. This design team worked together at Knoll throughout the 1970s and won numerous design awards! Super comfy sling design makes a great spot for long conversations, or watching a show. Leather is very nice, with some minor wear due to age. Like Marc Newson's Lockheed Lounge...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Dining Chairs w Beige Alexander Girard Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Bertoia Knoll dining chairs with Girard fabric. This is a unique set of mid century modern design chairs. The Bertoia chair is a timeless design with a very versatile styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bnro Tubular Chair
By Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll has made this incredibly comfortable and stylish chair. Complimentary orange with chrome frame will liven the seating area wherever it may be.
Chair has minor blemishes and you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Size Womb Chair in Crimson Red Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA circa 2...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut Four Door Credenza, Model 541 with Original Label
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 4-Door Walnut Credenza, model 541, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The piece is constructed with a rich grained wa...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
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- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What 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.