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: 2010s
Creator: Knoll
Classic Modernist Marble Oval Cocktail Tulip Table. Eero Saarinen / Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Marble Oval Cocktail Tulip Coffee / cocktail Table. Designed by Eero Saarinen manufactured by Knoll. Stunning graining to the Italian marble.. Hand delivery avail t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Medium Oval Grey Marble Dining Table with Black Base by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Wire Side Table by Warren Platner
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel wire rods side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International with transparent glass tabletop.
Exquisite craftsmanship, all rods are completely hand welded.
P...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel, Wire
Set of two 1966 Adjustable Chaise - Original Design Knoll by Richard Schultz
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
1966 Adjustable Chaise
Richard Schultz 1966
Richard Schultz's adjustable chaise lounge has been punctuating the patios, porches and pools of modern homes around the world for over 5...
Category
2010s European Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio Set of Four (4) Mid Century Classic Tulip Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb set of four (4) swivel armchairs of recent vintage, made by KnollStudio. Tagged under seat cushion. Metal labels underneath base. Dimensions: H 32" x W 26" x D 24" x SH 19" ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner for Knoll Arm Chairs/ Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warren Platner for Knoll Pair of Armchairs. In like new condition! Chairs are not even 2 years old! Beautiful chairs in great condition! 1966 Design that still looks current! Ni...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Eero Saarinen Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table 66x38" Blond Wood Top Black Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed and dated Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip dining table in blond wood with oval plastic-coated cast-aluminum base. This table ha...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, the Mini Desk is part of the High Table range manufactured by Knoll.
Constructed from a slimline polished chrome frame, the desk has a...
Category
2010s Italian Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new.
Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comfort and unrestr...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen Executive armchair by Knoll.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll by Harry Bertoia Black & Green Bertoia Side Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 his namesake collection has remained in production with Knoll ever since, with the side chair becoming one of the most recognisable furni...
Category
2010s Italian Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cyclone Table by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in 성동구, KR
With an eye-catching wire silhouette and cast-iron black base, the Noguchi Cyclone table was originally created as a playful stool, and later scaled to table size when Hans Knoll tol...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Custom Modernist KNOLL Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. Custom Ordered “Puff” Mocha color upholstery "Nick Cave" and Manufactured by Knoll Textiles. Literally Brand new!! Woman ordered new f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic pair of Krefeld lounge chairs.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 192...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Pair Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs. Maple with Red Webbing. Signed.
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs from his original 1941 design collection for Knoll. These are more recent production, signed with the Knoll Studio medallion. These have been used ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Nylon, Maple
2020 Charles Pollock for Knoll Sling Arm Chair in Brown Leather and Chrome # 657
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Charles Pollock for Knoll 657 Sling Arm Chair featuring a brown leather sling support and removable brown leather pad. This item was sou...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2021 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Upgraded Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2021 production Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. It has a chromed steel frame, though notably has an upgraded black leather, whi...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with white vinyl upholstery and chrome bases, produced by Knoll. These chairs have the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
2012 Florence Knoll Ebonized Walnut and Chromed Steel 46 x 22 inch Coffee Table
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2012 production Florence Knoll coffee table with chromed steel base and ebonized walnut top. This is a classic Florence Knoll design. The top is in excellent con...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Knoll by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Black Piton Swivel Stools, Set of 6
By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll in 2015, the Piton stool is a fantastic example of contemporary furniture design.
Perfectly balancing style and practi...
Category
2010s Italian Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Oval Side Table with Rosso Rubino Polished Marble and Black Base
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Eero Saarinen Small Round Table with Oak Top & White Base
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Eero Saarinen table by Knoll is both strong and stylish, with an oak top and a white base. Its classic, iconic design has graced homes and businesses for decades, and its heavy-...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Oak
Low Eero Saarinen Small Round Table with Rosewood Top & White Base
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 2020 Executive Armchair with Ivory Leather & Wood Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive arm chair with ivory/off-white leather upholstery and ebonized walnut wood legs. The upholstery appears ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Knoll in Bronze
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic classic circular cocktail table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. It features a dark bronze wire base with round clear glass top. Very nice condition.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Blue Mohair Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2021 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive side / dining chair in what appears to be Knoll Velvet textile ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Velvet
2023 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in White Leather, Model 258L
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 2023. It features a tubular polishe...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2012 Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs with Custom Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic pair of lounge chairs with arms designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The chairs were custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate offi...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Three Seat Sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The sofa was custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate office in New York City...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame.
The deep burgundy velvet is a luxurious upgrade over the standard knit fabric that is more commonly seen, the fabric is called "Knoll Velvet...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2022 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Green Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seater ‘Florence Knoll’ settee sofa, model 1205S2. The piece was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This example dates to 2022, and is upholstered in its or...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2020 Knoll Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa in Green Fabric
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2020. The fabric looks and feels simil...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Coffee Table 32 x 20 White
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series coffee table, produced in 2021. This is the smallest version of the coffee table. It was specified in white with white porcelain top. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll Swell Lounge Chair in White / Silver
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swell Lounge Chair designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. It has a white powder coated frame with white side members and silver/white mesh. The swell lounge cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
2019 Florence Knoll End Table 29 x 29 with Glass Top and Satin Frame
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a glass and satin chrome end table, model 2515T, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Studio. It was produced circa 2019 and was rarely used.
Florence Knoll app...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Steel
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive armchair in off-white leather with light walnut wood legs. The chair was produced in 2021, acquired directly from a Knoll employee. It ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Counter Height Stool in Clear Maple with Black Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2021 production Risom counter height stool designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was acquired directly from a Knoll employee, who pur...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Birch, Maple
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Risom dining chair in ebonized maple with black cotton webbing designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came di...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Ash
2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) gorgeous and original Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Sofa, produced by Knoll.
Multiples of these two-seater sofas are a...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric
2021 Jehs+Laub Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Studio in Dark Marine Blue Leather
By Knoll, Jehs+Laub 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2021 production Jehs+Laub Wire Lounge Chair designed by Jehs+Laub and produced by Knoll. This is a gorgeous example, which was acquired directly from a Knoll emp...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2021 Knoll Pilot Low Back Armless Chair by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original low-back Pilot lounge chair, designed by the British design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll in 2016. This particular example dates to 2021 and has nev...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2013 SM1 Sofa in Orange Leather by Shelton Mindel for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2013 production SM1 Sofa, designed by Shelton Mindel and produced by Knoll. The sofa was specially ordered in orange leather with very nice hand feel. It's in terrific cond...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Ottoman White / Silver
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a white 1966 Ottoman with white/silver mesh, designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. It came directly from a Knoll employee and has never been used in a home or of...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available for sale) 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chair with ivory leather and ebonized walnut wooden legs. This appears...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
2020 Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll in Grey Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the 2020 production Flat Bar Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. The price listed is for each chair. Four chairs are available in gray leathe...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Round Dining Table 54" DIA Arabescato Marble Glossy
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Eero Saarinen Tulip dining table was made for distribution by Knoll and was a huge success. This one is rare due to its size (54" round), being larger than most others on the ma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern ins...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mies van der Rohe MR Rattan Armless Side Chair by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Black marble table with black aluminium legs. Stamped knoll under the foot and shelf. Wear due to time and age of the table.
Category
2010s Central American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Oval Side Table with Rosewood & White Base by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Eero Saarinen Oval Side Table with Rosewood & White Base
By Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Experience timeless design with the Eero Saarinen Oval Side Table from Knoll. Featuring a seamless, organic form with a rosewood and white base, thi...
Category
2010s American Knoll Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.