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Knoll Furniture

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As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Led by Florence Knoll, the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office.

The company was formed in 1938 by the German immigrant Hans Knoll. He first worked with his fellow ex-pat, the Danish designer Jens Risom, who created furniture with flowing lines made of wood. While Risom served in World War II, in 1943 Knoll met his future wife, Florence Schust. She had studied and worked with eminent emigré leaders of the Bauhaus, including Mies, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. She won Knoll over with Bauhaus notions of industrial arts, and an aesthetic that featured flat and tubular metal frames and angular forms. When Hans died in a car crash in 1955, Florence Knoll was appointed head of the company. It was as much through her holistic approach to design — a core division of the firm was dedicated to planning office systems — as Knoll's mid-century modern furnishings themselves that she brought about the sleek and efficient transformation of the American workplace.

Today, classic Knoll furnishings remain staples of modern design collections and decor. A history of modern design is written in pieces such as the elegant Barcelona chaircreated by Mies and Lilly Reich — Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair, Breuer’s tubular steel Wassily lounge chair and the grid-patterned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.

As you can see from the collection of these designs and other vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and tables on 1stDibs, this manufacturer's offerings have become timeless emblems of the progressive spirit and sleek sophistication of the best of modernism.

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Creator: Knoll
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Barstools by Horst Brüning
By Knoll, Horst Bruning
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of split beam steel bar stools with black leather seats.
Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.    
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base. Upholstery varies. Manufactured by K...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Upholstery

1940s Straight Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early production straight chair with spindles and a shaped seat on four splayed, tapered dowel legs.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Hickory

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fabric Screen by Knoll
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

1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Bar Stool by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed stool having an architectural blackened steel base with a floating chrome footrest supporting a sculptural walnut seat upholstered with thick patinated wove...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1980s Leather Pillow by Joe D'Urso for Knoll
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather

Green Fabric Screen by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in green fabric. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Knoll, 1960s.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Steel Cube-Form End or Low Table by Joe d'Urso for Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stainless steel cube-form table designed by Joe d'Urso. Table rests on recessed casters with a safety glass top. Produced by Knoll in the USA, circa 1970s.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Green Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods retaining the original woven green wool upholstery. Measures: 40.5" tall, seat height 31". Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960s Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960s Fiberglass Shell Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barstool with a black fiberglass shell on splayed, painted legs.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Standing Floor Ashtray by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall, Minimalist standing floor ashtray having a weighted cylindrical black lacquered steel body with a chromed removable top.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Armchairs by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of armchairs with bentwood laminated frames and arm rests.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

LaFonda Pedestal Table by Eames
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular "La Fonda" end table with a Botticcino marble top on a polished aluminum base.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

Red Barstool by Harry Bertoia
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods, retaining the original red upholstery. Measures: 40.5" tall, seat height 31". Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, manufac...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Barstool by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bar or counter stool having a patinated steel frame with a floating satin steel footrest and an upholstered square seat.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Petal' End or Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'Petal' end/side table designed by Richard Shultz. With a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured in the USA b...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Iron

1950s Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.  
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Club Chair by Davis Allen for Knoll
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern leather club chair of generous proportion designed by Davis Allen. This chair features a streamlined rectilinear form with the arm level even to the backrest and...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

'Petal' Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'petal' dining table designed by Richard Shultz. This table features a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Iron

Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut French polished lounge chair.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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Previously Available Items
1960s Rosewood Partners Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood partners desk with two slim drawers on each side atop a heavy machined steel base.
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1940s Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early lounge chair with original tufted upholstery on a laminated birch bentwood frame. Model 61.
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Pedestal Side Table by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular end table with the original walnut veneer top and white cast iron pedestal base.
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Oval Pedestal Table by Eero Saarinen
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early occasional side table having a sculptural white enameled cast-iron pedestal base and an oval figured carrara marble top.
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Oval Pedestal Table by Eero Saarinen
Oval Pedestal Table by Eero Saarinen
H 20 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
1960s Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bench or low table having an architectural blackened iron base with Y-shaped legs supporting a floating top of honey-toned parallel slats of figured white oak.
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1960s Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
1960s Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
H 15.5 in W 82 in D 18.5 in
Minimalist Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly Minimalist and refined rectilinear credenza, the highly figured walnut case having four cream lacquered doors with discrete tab pulls concealing storage shelves and drawer...
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Minimalist Credenza by Florence Knoll
Minimalist Credenza by Florence Knoll
H 29.25 in W 75 in D 18 in
'Petal' Low/Coffee Table by Richard Shultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'Petal' low table / coffee table designed by Richard Schultz with a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Made in the USA, circa 1960s.
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Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A long credenza in figured walnut having a white Carrara marble top over four doors on front, and two doors on the rear ends, the case floating on a minimalist chromed steel base.
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Credenza by Florence Knoll
Credenza by Florence Knoll
H 27 in W 108 in D 20 in
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Minimalist Low Table by Joe D'urso
Minimalist Low Table by Joe D'urso
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Dining Chairs By Warren Platner
Dining Chairs By Warren Platner
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 22 in

Knoll Furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Knoll Furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll Furniture there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. 942 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there are 75 modern editions to choose from as well. Many original Knoll furniture pieces were created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture from Edward Wormley Furniture, Milo Baughman Furniture and Herman Miller Furniture. Knoll Furniture prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at US$174 and tops out at US$51,209, while pieces like these can sell for US$3,600 on average.

Questions About Knoll Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.

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