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 intends to operate under the name MillerKnoll.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
Gae Aulenti Three Seat Sofa
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Three seat sofa by Gae Aulenti (b. Palazzolo Dello Stella 1927 - Milano 2012).
Produced by Knoll International, USA, circa 1970.
Features removable Cognac faux leather seat and bac...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century classic and iconic Bertoia for Knoll stools in a high chrome finish. Architectural design, clean original condition, ready to use. Very solid and sturdy showing no loss t...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
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1920s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Knoll by Mies Van der Rohe & Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchairs, Set Of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
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1920s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Chrome Frame With Beige Cowhide Back + Seat Dining Chair, KNOLL
By Knoll
Located in Tulsa, OK
Spoleto Chair By Knoll
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Swivel Club Chairs by Joe D’urso in Velvet
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two chairs manufactured by Knoll and designed by Joe D’Urso. Upholstered in blue velvet. Minor wear to the steel swivel bases. Upholstery is in great condition, completely res...
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Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of four (4) collectors pieces are called the 'Queen Anne' chairs by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 and feature a faux olive burl design with tan leather seats. Post-Modern functional art ready to be used as stand-alone collectible sculptures or as chairs. Signed underneath three chairs with Knoll International labels.
Please note, the color amongst the 4 chairs are consistent however due to the studio lighting they appear slightly different from chair to chair, this is simply due to the angle and position of the studio photography lights...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcelona Couch' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors example' as it is from Knoll's earlier years of producing this design in the 1960s and 1970s before they changed to different manufacturing processes during the 1980s.
This example is signed with a Knoll International label that has the 320 Park Ave address and is dated on the back of the label July 9, 1975. To determine the estimated production year we note that the date most likely corresponds to the retailer or possibly the Knoll sold/ ship date. The address of 320 Park Ave changed to Fifth Ave in 1970 and Knoll Associates did not become Knoll International until 1968. Therefore we would pinpoint the production year to be between 1968 and 1970. It is possible that it was slightly after 1970 that this example was produced as it is believed that Knoll continued to use labels with the older 320 Park Ave for several months to a couple years after changing addresses, however generally speaking 1970s examples will be labelled with their Fifth Ave address. All construction details also indicate a 1st-Generation 'original' production by Knoll as their production did not change throughout the Knoll Associates years and through the first half of the Knoll International years.
This rare original 1st-Generation 'Barcelona Daybed' features its original brown leather upholstery with subtle patina and wear throughout. These traces of age and use bring more vibrancy to the leather, giving this piece an on-trend lightly distressed look. The original bolster pillow in matching brown leather is secured to the cushion and platform via straps and lock snaps. The platform is crafted from stained Mahogany and supported by polished tubular stainless steel legs and the original leather straps are all in-tact. Both the cushion is labelled and the platform frame as well with a partial Knoll International sticker label as can be seen in the photo gallery.
Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed in 1930 the Barcelona daybed (also referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair.
This Barcelona couch by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International is ideal for a living room, family room, study, den or lounge. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a retail boutique...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs Wool Blend "Black Iris"
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Joe D'Urso's most iconic designs, this pair of chairs was produced in 2008 by Knoll. This pair forgoes the height adjustmeant feature in favor of the elegant 360 swivel featur...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All wheels work as does swivel base. Height adjusta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Diamond Chair" by Harry Bertoia 'Set of 2'
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Roma, RM
"Diamond chairs" by Harry Bertoia.
Bertoia, who came from the collaboration with architect Eero Saarinen and architect-designer Charles Eames at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Mich...
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1950s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hepplewhite chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown. Signed with the Knoll label. In near perfect condition.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
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" ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair in Rare White Finish, Amazing Condition, Signed
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare white / ivory Queen Anne Chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. Great condition. Appears as though it has never been used.
From Knoll: "A leader and drum b...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair and ottoman in Nick Cave Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Providence, RI
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. Reupholstered in “Puff” upholstery by artist Nick Cave and Manufactured by Knoll Textiles. Chair and ott...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Executive Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. This executive office chair is an icon of Mid-Century Modern de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Eero Saarinen, Greenapple, Knoll
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabulary o...
Category
1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage condition.
The B...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Mid Century Model 704 Sofa Daybed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Mid Century Model 704 Sofa Daybed
This sofa measures: 83 wide x 34 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 14 and arm height of 21 inches
All p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Upholstered in black leather with enameled frame. Two are tagged.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Eero Saarinen, Greenapple, Knoll
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabular...
Category
1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
Vintage Charles Pollock For Knoll Arm Executive Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original red orange Pollock desk chair / executive chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. This is original orange red fabric in almost pristine original condit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Original Warren Platner Bronze Stool by Knoll 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
An original 1960s production Warren Platner bronze stool for Knoll. Early and rare bronze finish. Newly upholstered seat in a Kvadrat / Davina wool felt fabric. The fabric is ston...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Blue Classic Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we have in classic blue ...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 30 wide x 29 deep x 29.75 high, with a seat height of 12 inches
All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Bird Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Izegem, VWV
1970s production Bird Chair in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. New rubber shockmounts were provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair By Marcel Breuer For Gavina 1960
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ntroducing the Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - A Modern Classic from 1960
The Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair, designed by the visiona...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa with arms. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int. USA. Solid Steel frame and is in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design!
The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
By Eero Saarinen, Nordiska Kompaniet, Knoll
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Eero Saarinen may have succeeded in designing one of the best, most beautiful and most comfortable chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero S...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960's and manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 1970's.
This set has been rest...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Formway Design Aluminium and Italian Blue Leather "Life" Office Chair, Knoll
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing early 21st Century aluminium and Italian blue leather office armchair. This chair model, the "Life" office chair was designed in Italy by F...
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1990s Central American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Eero Saarinen "Tulip" White Stool for Knoll W/ Leopard Print Seat
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eero Saarinen's iconic white "Tulip" stool, a design synonymous with Knoll, showcases a sleek, steel-cast construction with a white finish. Adding a touch of flair, its seat is uphol...
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1950s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1 Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Saarinen design for Knoll executive arm chairs, circa 1970s. This chair is in good, original condition, showing some cosmetic wear to fabric, usable as is, or can be reuphols...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tulip Chair (Blue Cushion) by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in 성동구, KR
Classic Mid-Century Modern set of two armless tulip, side, dining chairs, for Knoll designed by Eero Saarinen (USA 1910-1961) for Knoll Furniture International in 1956. Features mold...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman, Blue Upholstery, Black Frame
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair, Blue Upholstery, Black Wrought Iron Frame. In original condition and upholstered in blue Knoll fabric over plywood, with a black wrought iron ou...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pollock Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. This chair features black leather in good condition with a chrome tube. Four star base with tilt, swivel, and manual heigh...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
6 Knoll Swivel Tilt Office Chairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll c 1960's
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six Charles Pollock design for Knoll swivel tilt desk, or office chairs. The chairs feature supple black leather seats and backs, with black plastic arms, and shell, on a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Jens Risom Model 666 for Knoll Reupholstered Side Chairs c.1941-Set of 6
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original set of six Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 WSP dining side chairs. Constructed of solid Maple frames...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool, Maple
Knoll Brigadier 2 seater leather sofa by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Brigadier two-seater comes in excellent condition. The high-gloss painted black side cubes show no signs of wear. The soft, black leather is in very good condition. The suspensi...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but restrained form speaks to Risom's Scandinavian heritage. The upholstered body is s...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
Eero Saarinen Early Womb Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
Classic “Womb Chair” and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This example dates to the early 1960s and has been recently reupholstered in a Knoll fabric. The color is a pale citron y...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist: William 'Bill' Stephens, the young Knoll designer whose 1300 series of chairs took off a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs in a supple Italian Leathe...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Wassily modern armchair in leather and steel by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, ca. 1970.
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Leather armchair model Wassily or B3, with chrome-plated tubular steel frame and banded seat made entirely of brown leather, with visible stitching.
Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Side Chairs with Seat Pads c.2014-Price per chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
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Featuring delicate filigreed construction that's supremely strong, the airy seats of the Bertoia Seating Collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2023 Eero Saarinen For Knoll Full Size Womb Chair in Two-Tone Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original full-size Womb lounge chair, model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1946. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in 2023. The piece...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronze Frames
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Armchairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These are early examples, dating to the late 1960s. The frames of these chairs are composed of pati...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Loveseat Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage original loveseat club sofa designed by the Italian designer Gae Aulenti in 1976 as part of the lounge seating line for the Aulenti Collection of Knoll International. The l...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a Rare bright yellow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of 1960s Charles Pollock "657" Lounge Chairs in Leather + Chrome
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Charles Pollock
Manufacturer: Knoll
Era: 1960s
Dimensions: 24.5″ wide x 26″ deep x 28″ tall
Seat: 17.5″ tall
Condition: In great original condition with typica...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair w/ Tubular Legs Black
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Armless Executive Chair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
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, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.
