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
Dealer: Newel
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Mid-Century Black Mica Laccio Coffee
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' coffee table with a gloss black mica rectangular top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (MARCEL BREUER FOR GAVINA UNDER...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio Coffee
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' coffee table with a white mica rectangular top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (matching end/occasional table: DUF00...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' end / occasional table with a white mica top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (matching coffee table: DUF0019A) (MARC...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll American Mid-Century T-Bar Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut top supported on a T-shaped black metal base. (FLORENCE KNOLL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century two-seat settees with peach color faintly textured upholstered seat and back cushions supported on black powder coated metal frames. (FLORENCE KNOLL / KN...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll T-Bar Walnut Laminate Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut laminate top in three sections supported on a T-shaped black metal base. (FLORENCE KNOLL)(Similar table: DUF0082).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll White Laminate and Walnut Square Nightstands / End Tables
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century square nightstands / end tables with white laminate tops above a walnut base with a single drawer, resting on four squar...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Walnut
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Red Lacquered Redwood 'Petal' Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'petal' form center table made of redwood and finished with red lacquer, resting on a pedestal base. (RICHARD SCHULTZ FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Charles Pfister for Knoll 'Tuxedo' Crushed Orange Velvet Lounge / Armchair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Tuxedo' form lounge / armchair with crushed orange velvet upholstery, a square profile, and a removable seat and back cushion. (CHARLES PFISTER FOR KNOLL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Green Fabric Upholstered Grasshopper Chair and Footstool
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century 'Grasshopper' armchair and matching footstool with dark green button tufted fabric upholstery and curved birch wood frames and legs. (EERO SA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Frank Gehry for Knoll International Ebonized Steam Bent Maple and Glass Coffee
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century coffee / cocktail table with a steam bent ebonized maple vertical slat base around a square wooden frame, topped with a thick square clear glass top. (FRANK GEHRY FOR KNO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Maple, Glass, Wood, Ebony
Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
SET of 5 American mid-century lounge chairs with hourglass forms comprised of shaped steel rods, with fiberglass molded seats enclosed in red textured ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Jens Risom for Knoll Multi-Colored Textured Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with woven multi-colored fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (Jens Risom for Knoll)(Similar...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 'Brno' White Leather and Chrome Tube Armchai
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century 'Brno' armchairs with chrome tube frames and white leather upholstery. (Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International)(Priced as Pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Beige Lacquered 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'petal' form coffee / cocktail table made of redwood and finished with beige lacquer, resting on a pedestal base. (Richard Schultz for Knoll International).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates American Mid-Century Wooden Slat T-Bar Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on a beige powder coated metal frame with four legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM F...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Brown Leather and Chrome Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a two section chocolate brown leather upholstered seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Jens Risom for Knoll Lime Green Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with faintly striped lime green fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tape...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll Circular Parallel Bar Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Parallel Bar' cocktail / coffee table with a circular walnut top supported by three satin chrome-plated steel legs. (Florence Knoll).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Beige Fabric Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with beige textured fabric upholstery and matching antimacassars, resting on four broad tapered wooden legs.(FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered L
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with textured orange fabric upholstery, resting on four broad tapered wooden legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL I...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with light gray sateen fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM FOR KNOLL)(Similar p...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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Florence Knoll Solid Chromed Steel Tables with Floating Walnut Laminate Tops
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Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
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Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
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Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
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Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
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Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
What a bold statement! Not the obligatory black leather, this Florence Knoll 72" Bench for Knoll is executed in the most exquisite red spinneybeck leather. Classic Knoll Design, fits...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
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MR Table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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MR Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe executes his iconic bent tubular chrome frame combined with thick glass top. Originally designed for the Tugendhat Hous...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer for Tecta "Bauhaus Original Laccio" Side Table, Germany 1980's
By Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tubular emtal frame and blond wooden top. Marked at the bottom.
Category
1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
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Previously Available Items
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Black Lacquered Slat Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a black lacquered slat wood seat resting on two Y-shaped black iron legs. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
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.