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
Knoll "Andre" Soapstone Table Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina
By Knoll, Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary Soapstone "Andre" Knoll table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1969. Designed in 1969 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table was part of the Bastian...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Soapstone, Steel, Chrome
Early Jumbo Table in Golden Calacatta by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pièce de résistance is considered the holy grail of 'Jumbo' cocktail tables due to the rare golden Calacatta marble which features dramatic veins in golds and greys. The 'Jumbo' table is already extremely sought after and original early production examples are extremely rare. The white, grey and gold Calacatta marble is the most sought after due to the deep gold veining - and this particular example is an original early production example with a copy of the original receipt provided to us by the original buyer / owner, ideal for a collector or an interior designer who has a client who wants only the best of the best. One thing we really love about this example is the dark almost black veins that look like lightning emanating from one corner like a work of art.
Produced by Knoll International, the 'Jumbo' cocktail table was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965, originally for Gavina Italy. This example was produced in the late 1980s and sold in 1990, per the original receipt. You can also see in the photos that there is age appropriate coloration to the marble which takes many decades to develop and you don't see in new and newer year productions. Most of the ones you see online, including on 1sDibs, the dealers will list as "1960s" production however you can tell that they were made in more recent years making them not desirable for collectors. Dealers do this because it allows them to list for a higher price however they often have no documentation to support their 1960s production claim. Therefore savvy collectors look for age in the marble and/or documentation to decipher when the table was made and if it is a collectors example which is worth much much more than new and newer examples.
Perfect fit for a Postmodern or Mid-Century Modern home, this Jumbo table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in white gold and gray Calacatta marble would also work great in a Contemporary or Transitional home or office. Also consider a splash of juxtaposition in a Traditional, Classical, French, Spanish, Mediterranean, Mixed-Style, Asian, or Minimalistic styled room. Great for a designer residential or commercial project, due to its strength and sturdiness, would be apt for a hotel, lobby lounge, restaurant, retail boutique...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chrome Warren Planter Knoll Tables with Custom Travertine Marble Tops
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of Warren Planter designed wire side tables. Produced by Knoll international since 1966. Welded steel rod undulating inwards from the top out ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lounge chairs
1970s Pair of Warren Platner easy lounge chairs for Knoll.
Metal design fabric with fresh new upholstery
Original label pres...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Early Tulip Marble Oval Coffee Table 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Munster, NRW
We had the original table surface re-polished and re-sealed. This means that water rings can no longer form. The marble has a very beautiful grain.
The early Knoll label is still pr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Formway Design Aluminium and Italian Blue Leather "Life" Office Chair, Knoll
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing early 21st Century aluminium and Italian blue leather office armchair. This chair model, the "Life" office chair was designed in Italy by F...
Category
1990s Central American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Tables Set, Coffee, Dining & End
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original vintage petal cofee table, end table and dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This lovely set adorns eight individual “petals” inspired by...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Black and White Lacquered Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A modern take on the Classic, presented is an eye-catching black and white lacquered sideboard/credenza designed by architect and designer Flor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Brown Leather Set of 2
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 2 Wassily chairs, in chromed tubular steel and brown leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Wassily...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Eero Saarinen executive chairs for Knoll De Coene, Belgium 1950s. These chairs have black leather upholstery and black metal legs, finished with round feet. Both chairs ar...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Exectuvie Chairs with Armrests for Knoll De Coene
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Black leather upholstery with chrome / nickel tubular legs, finished with round feet. Both chairs are in good condition; one chair has a small dent in the leather as per picture. The...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
1 Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Saarinen design for Knoll executive arm chairs, circa 1970s. This chair is in good, original condition, showing some cosmetic wear to fabric, usable as is, or can be reuphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, 1962
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Bastiano three-seat sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, 1962
Bastiano three-seat sofa with seat and back in black leather, solid beech frame
Designed by Tobia Scarpa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Out of Production Pair of Maya Lin 1st-Gen Concrete Stools for Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Maya Lin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation pair of Maya Lin stools are no longer in production, making these Fine examples a rare and coveted collectors set, and is fabricated of molded concrete, unlike ...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Maya Lin 1st-Generation Concrete Stool for Knoll Studio, Signed and Stamped 1998
By Knoll, Maya Lin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Maya Lin stool is no longer in production, making this fine example a rare and coveted collectors piece, and is fabricated of molded concrete, unlike the polyethylene (plastic) modern versions of today. This incredible example of post-modern functional art can be used as a stool, footstool, ottoman, small coffee table or side table or as occasional seating, for indoors or outdoors use, and is signed and dated underneath. In our opinion, these are far greater than the concrete designs by Willy Guhl, since his products were made using asbestos. We do not sell Guhls designs for this reason, and find these Maya Lin for Knoll...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Empire Chair in Molded Plywood by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott, 1984
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in New York, NY
Empire chair in molded plywood with laminated finish in the "Grandmother" pattern. Designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, USA, 1984.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Florence Knoll International Chair Armchair Model 25 BC
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This armchair was designed by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International.
Model 25 BC. From the 1960s and rare.
It features the original black, white, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll International Sofa Model 25 BC
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sofa was designed by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International.
Model 25 BC. From the 1960s and rare.
It features the original black, white, and ecru...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs by Knoll International, 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Eero Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll International, 1960. Retain original Knoll wool fabric in nice original condition, extremely comfortable.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vico Magistretti "Caori" Coffee or Cocktail Table for Knoll
By Vico Magistretti, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Caori table designed by Vico Magistretti for Knoll, rendered in black lacquered oak and stainless steal, 1969.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Florence Knoll Marble Oval Dining Table or Desk for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Echt, NL
Largest version of the Florence Knoll 2480 dining table or desk in very good condition.
Designed in 1961 for Knoll International.
The frame and legs a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll International, 1957
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of Scissor chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll International, manufactured in the 1960s, USA.
The chairs are in a ...
Category
20th Century American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
Early Florence Knoll No. 75 Stool for Knoll Associates, circa 1950
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Florence Knoll designed No. 75 stool for Knoll Associates. Comprised of a round birch seat supported by three wrought iron hairpin style legs with white enamel finish and the origina...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hannah & Morrison Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
An innovative chair designed in 1971 by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll, the sling seat is suspended by a cast aluminum frame. We have three or four lounge chairs and one ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Tripod Tables 1948 black and wood
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early Knoll tripod tables designed by Hans Bellman in 1948.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Pair of Richard Schultz Petal Side Tables
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in North Miami, FL
Always fresh and charming! Early pair of Knoll petal tables by Richard Schultz with white enameled bases and redwood tops. Over-sprayed remains of or...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
The classic Bertoia wire chair was produced in the standard size for adults, but also in two smaller sizes for children. This pair is the larger of the two kid's sizes. They were often marketed with the Noguchi cyclone side table as a diminutive version of the dinette set to be used as a child's activity table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century 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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Questions About Knoll Furniture
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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, 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, 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, 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.