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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Period: 1970s
Creator: Knoll
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen 1976 Swan Armchair & Matching Egg Footstool Brown Suede Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Knoll
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 1976 Fritz Hansen Swan armchair with matching Egg stool in bro...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Suede
Pair of Pfister Style Lounge Chairs in Suede with Down Cushions
By Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pait of Pfister Style Lounge Chairs
Light tan leather with down cushions. Very comfortable.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather
Four Bill Stephens For Knoll Black Lacquered Armchairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage set of 1300 Series armchairs designed by William 'Bill' Stephens for Knoll. The unique style of Stephens feature gorgeous bent wood frames. Previously lacquered and re-u...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1970s Executive Office Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six (6) door leather wall mounted storage unit. ( 10...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Chrome and Lucite Wall Sconces by Peter Hamburger
By Knoll, Peter Hamburger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular pair of chrome and acrylic wall sconces design by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International in the 1970s.
Dimensions with large bulb: 51” high 6” deep 5” wide.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Polish Brass and Acrylic Table Lamp by Peter Hamburger
By Knoll, Peter Hamburger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous polished brass and clear acrylic table lamp. The lamp is part of the Crylicord Lighting collection design by Peter Hamburger for K...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Brass
Knoll Wall Sconce
By Peter Hamburger, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Crylicord wall lamp by Peter Hamburger for Knoll, (never used sconce), with original box.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Smoked Glass Low Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial square low table having a heavy gridded architectural steel base supporting a thick smoked glass top.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Architectural 1970's Mahogany Knoll Desk
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mahogany Knoll desk with chrome detailing and legs. Unique, clean and architectural piece. Plentiful storage along sides with file drawer, storage drawers and pull out exte...
Category
1970s German Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Mid Century Natural Oak and White Marble Top Credenza
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Natural Oak and White Marble Top Credenza
This credenza measures: 74.75 wide x 18 deep x 25.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Olive Green Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 1970s.
The piece features an amazing hand dyed olive green leather up...
Category
1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Wire Easy Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our iconic Warren Platner Easy Chair for Knoll, model 1705, originating from the creative surge of the 1960s. Warren Platner, ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 27.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cle...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Eero Saarinen Oval Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice oval tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.
The marble has an amazing structure and this example comes in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.
The marble has an amazing structure and this example comes in a very good condition.
The marble hasn´t ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
1975 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Brown Leather Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
ONE LEFT, sold individually--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown Leather and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the cr...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage “Sling” Sofas by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two matching three-seat settee sofas. Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll circa 1970s. These “sling” sofa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Knoll Pollock Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Charles Pollock For Knoll Arm Executive Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original red orange Pollock desk chair / executive chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. This is original orange red fabric in almost pristine original condit...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creatio...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Gae Aulenti '54L' White Edition Armchairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, armchairs, model '54L' designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. Late 1970s production, in a even more rare, all white edition.
Iconic des...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier''
Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Knoll 3’ Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll 3’ round tulip coffee table walnut Laminate top. Base is heavy and has has original off white paint. Has original felt ring around base to protect the floor....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Usa Modern Centerpiece Bowl by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern centerpiece bowl by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s.
Centerpiece bowl in the shape of a cup with a round base, in gray marble.
Produced by Knoll in 1970s and designe...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Signed & Dated Marcel Breuer Pair Wassily Lounge Chairs Knoll Blk Lthr & Chrome
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of signed 1977 Marcel Breuer for Knoll pair of model B3 lounge chairs, also known as Wassily chairs. Originally designed for and named after Bauhaus artist Wassily Kandin...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tulip Chairs and Armchairs in Hermès Upholstery by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Int
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Fashion icon meets design classics!
4 Tulip chairs and 2 armchairs in Hermès upholstery by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. This set was pro...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
American Space Age Brown Fabric Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American space age brown fabric Tulip Armless chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Iconic and elegant Tulip armless chair with round base in white pa...
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of 1970’s Rosewood Knoll Saarinen Tulip Tables
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of 1970’s Eero Saarinen tulip tables by Knoll. 745 Fifth Avenue label to one indicates 1970’s production. Nicely grained tops that have been refinished. The bases have...
Category
1970s American Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
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 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.