Knoll Seating
Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.
“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.
A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.
With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.
The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.
Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.
By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.
“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.
In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.
A defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true Classic....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,050 / item
Charles Pollock MCM Leather Executive Desk Chair in Cognac Brown for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Plainview, NY
Charles Pollock Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Desk Chair for Knoll:
An iconic Charles Pollock ( American 1930 - 2013) executive desk chair for Knoll, designed in 1963, upho...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Sofa for Knoll International, c 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Warren Platner for Knoll International sofa, designed in 1966 and produced in the late 1960s–1970s. Part of Platner’s iconic collection that transformed industrial steel rods into sculptural furniture forms, this rare loveseat / sofa features the elusive bronze wire frame, far less common than the nickel-plated versions, and no longer in production.
The curved architectural silhouette is formed from hundreds of vertical steel rods, welded with horizontal rings to create a structure that is at once airy and monumental. The base is finished in the original bronze patina, lending warmth and depth that distinguishes it from later reproductions.
Knoll ceased production of the Platner sofa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Jens Risom chairs.
Simple classic and honest design made this side or dining chair so popular that its still in production today. Made from solid walnut wood and natural cotto...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Classic womb chair in original knoll butter yellow fabric.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully preserved example of the iconic MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 and later produced by Knoll International. This particular piece is best attributed to Knoll’s mid to late 1980s to 1990s production, distinguished by its seamless heavy-gauge tubular steel frame with a continuous bend, stitched (as opposed to riveted) saddle leather support straps, exposed button-head cushion straps, and its original deep oxblood / burgundy leather upholstery. Unlike earlier two-position examples from the 1970s, this model features Knoll’s three-position reclining system, a refinement introduced in the late 20th century to enhance comfort and usability.
The original leather cushion presents beautifully, with a rich, even patina consistent with careful use in a well-maintained environment. As expected of Knoll International’s production in the 1980s and 1990s, the leather is of exceptional quality, supple yet robust, complemented by thick matching saddle-leather straps with stitched detailing that reinforce the chaise’s luxurious character. The polished tubular steel retains its bright luster with only minimal signs of age, while the upholstery remains supple, surface-rich, and clearly consistent with Knoll’s late-20th-century construction methods.
Highly versatile, this MR Adjustable Chaise...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chairs Cane Chrome Knoll Gavina Italy
By Gavina, Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely Stunning All Original Vintage Set of Matching 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chairs Blonde Birch Lacquer with Cane backs and seats by Gavina Italy for Knoll. (6) chairs are ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
$9,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lucija, SI
This iconic Chair, model Spoleto, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll Italy in '70s.
Chair is in perfect vintage condition. It is made of very thick genui...
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Category
1970s American International Style Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman, designed by Mies van der Rohde for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. The previous owners added snaps to the back of the backrest cushions so ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery.
Knoll Associates, 1960's
Set of 6 chairs
Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare, vintage Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Rebuilt and reupholstered in the most luxurious cashmere from The Elder Statesman.
One of a kind.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern canvas Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern natural canvas cloth wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was originally designed by Marcel Breuer has flat caps on the end tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Bensalem, PA
Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Large wool sofa model 54A by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Lyon, FR
Large sofa, model 54 A, by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, mid-1970s.
Ultra comfortable with good back support.
Cushions covered in the original speckled beige wool fabric, on a curved steel ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 model B64 "Cesca" Chairs with armrests by Marcel Breuer for KnollStudio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The iconic 'Cesca' chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. It was named after Breuer's daughter Francesca.
Knoll introduced the Cesca Chair in 1968. The chair combines a great...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction
Upholstery in excellent condiction
Chrome in excellent condiction
"Knoll International" sticker label.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version
Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of knoll Barcelona Chairs Stainless Steel with ottoman
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version
Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sling Sofa in Steel and Bouclé by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage three-seat armless sofa in charcoal bouclé with an off-white powder-coated steel frame designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll (1971, New York, NY USA). The de...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Knoll Wool Boucle, Pair Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition pair of authentic Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are upholstered in a gorgeous red wool boucle fabric by Knoll called their "Classic Bo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
$4,750 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, aluminum band, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer
B33 chairs, pair
Knoll International
Italy / USA, c. 1970
Chrome-plated steel
Fabric Seat
Ufficio Tecnico 1971
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Barcelona Daybed for Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
This iconic daybed pairs Bauhaus simplicity with refined craftsmanship. Upholstered in rich brown leather with a tufted cushion and bolster, it rests on a solid wood frame with sleek...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Thonet, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies van der Rohe. These vintage chairs are iconic, with frames that draw inspiration from...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs for Knoll, Black Lacquered
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play chairs.
Hard maple, black finish.
Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips.
The underside of both...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Adjustable Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Outdoor Adjustable Chaise Lounge for Knoll.
Executed in enameled aluminum and mesh with Knoll manufacturer's stamp on the underside of the chair. Seek...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Marcel Breuer MB Lounge Chair for Knoll in Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Basically New MB Breuer Lounge Chair in an ivory leather. Like new condition! Bought from a Knoll Employee, like new condition!!!! leather pad with Knoll fabric to underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,599 / item
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadier' Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, three seater sofa, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, designed in 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadier' designed by Italian designer Cini...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in good condition.
We have these on sale now! (original price was $9500)
Iconic west side designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. Stylish and very comfortable oversized chairs in 3 different shades of red and violet on heavy enameled steel feet. The lounge chairs still have their original upholstery which is astonishingly well preserved. Overall they are in good to very good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. One arm-rest shows a bit of slight deformation. Labelled Knoll at the bottom. Dimensions are H.30.7" x W.38.2 x D.29.52". Seating height is 14.17 cm. Provenance: derives from a Villa in Vienna.
These will sell as a pair only and will ship crated and internationally. We do offer white glove service in NYC and LA.
In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered off from his collective to partner with Knoll Studio, creating the Eastside and Westside collections. Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lounge chairs in color-blocked upholsteries. In spite of his iconoclasm, Sottsass had a deep appreciation of ancient art and architecture—particularly Sumerian, Assyrian and Chinese—resulting in the decision to shoot the collection against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide
$17,800 / set
A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco
By Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Art Deco highback lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll, 1930s.
Knoll was founded in 1865 by Wilhelm Knoll with the ambition to manufacture high quailty furniture. During t...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting Office Chair. Great functionality and very comfortable.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side/ Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Side Dining Chairs for Knoll. This set dates to 2009. Red velvet material in very nice condition! Just Cleaned!! Chrome is clean as well! Chairs are ready ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
4 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 4. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, al...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-Century Modern 'Bastiano' sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. This vintage three-seater sofa features a sturdy oak frame and upholstered in a beautiful turquoise fabric, Italy, 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most pop...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Stools in Chocolate Brown Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohde for Knoll, American, circa 1980s. They are upholstered in their original chocolate brown leather which is ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Joe D'Urso's most iconic designs, this pair of chairs was produced in by Knoll. This pair forgoes the 'return to center' feature in favor of the more practical height adjustm...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Mohair Settee Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Mohair Settee Sofa
This settee measures: 51 wide x 30 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23.5 inches
All pieces ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four
By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Miami, FL
Black high-gloss lacquered Handkerchief chairs on black lacquered frames by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corpo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Three-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather – Fully Restored
By Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
This exceptional Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s (later produced by Knoll), is a true icon of Italian modern...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The original 1970s Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll is a celebrated piece of mid-century modern design, characterized by its sleek and minimalist aesthetic. The stool features ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Bertoia Side Chair is a timeless icon of mid-century modern design, originally created by Italian-born sculptor and designer Harry Bertoia in 1952 for Knoll. Renowned for its air...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,449 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in brown webbing for Knoll 1950s
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs in brown webbing for Knoll. The seat is removable and adjustable from lounge to occasional chairs.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Executive armchair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1950/60's. The chair features an upholstered seat, arms and back rest, mounted on steel legs. This...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs
Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.
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- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
- 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 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.