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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
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

$5,284 / set

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Naples, IT

A stunning and exceptionally elegant set of "Brno" cantilever chairs, a timeless icon of 20th-century design created by Bauhaus master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for Villa Tuge...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981
Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

$4,000 / set

Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of four Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe designed dining chairs ( 3 MR 10 & 1 MR 20 ), made by Knoll circa 1981. These iconic chairs feature cantilevered tubular chrome fram...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

$820

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Decatur, GA

All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Wood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Gae Aulenti 4x Lounge Chairs by Knoll, Black Steel, Leather Cushions
Gae Aulenti 4x Lounge Chairs by Knoll, Black Steel, Leather Cushions

Gae Aulenti 4x Lounge Chairs by Knoll, Black Steel, Leather Cushions

$5,800 / set

Gae Aulenti 4x Lounge Chairs by Knoll, Black Steel, Leather Cushions

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Vienna, AT

Collectors set of 2x two Gae Aulenti for Knoll International lounge chairs-Priced as a pair This set of two times two lounge armchairs is constructed of black lacquered steel frames...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Executive Conference Chair Armless
Executive Conference Chair Armless

Executive Conference Chair Armless

$1,174

Executive Conference Chair Armless

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beads

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise

$11,695

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise This chaise measures: 37.75 wide x 77 deep x 24.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Great Vintage Condition - L...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1980s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair in Leather and Chrome
1980s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair in Leather and Chrome

1980s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair in Leather and Chrome

$1,200

1980s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair in Leather and Chrome

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...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included
Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included

Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included

$22,500 / set

Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included

By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Culver City, CA

One look at these chairs and you'll be OBSESSED. These original 1960s Model 92 Pierre Jeanneret scissor chairs are a lot like George Clooney ~ they're both hot in their 60s and somehow have managed to look better with age than the rest of the world. Pierre Jeanneret was Le Corbusier's cousin and right-hand man for two decades, doing a wild amount of the actual genius-level design work while Corbusier got the magazine covers. (You probably know him from Chandigarh, the Indian city he basically single-handedly furnished, teak chairs, cane seats, the works.) But this chair actually predates all of that. Back in 1948, while Hans and Florence Knoll were touring Europe scouting new design talent, they came across this scissor base chair, a design that was entirely Jeanneret's own. They were so taken with it they licensed it on the spot and brought it to America as the Model 92 Scissors Chair. Knoll made this chair from 1948 to 1966. That's it. Eighteen years, then done forever. This particular pair is from right near the very end of that run, circa 1965 -- which we know because of the Scovill zipper on the original cushions, a little hardware detail Knoll (and Herman Miller, and Thayer Coggin) used from the mid-60s through the 70s. It's basically a built-in birth certificate. So not only are these legit Jeanneret-for-Knoll chairs, they're some of the last ones that ever rolled off the line before this design got retired. Incredibly rare, even by rare-chair standards. What's actually going on with these chairs: We had the birch wooden frames professionally refinished but left the aluminum hardware completely alone; that soft worn patina is six decades in the making and we weren't about to buff out the only proof these chairs have actually lived a life. The original webbed straps are still on there too, original, unreplaced, with this gorgeous gentle fade that you genuinely cannot fake. And here's the fun part ~~ you're getting TWO sets of cushions. The originals are this incredible avocado, tan, and forest green stripe that is so 1965 it should come with its own rotary phone and a pack of Pall Malls. They're still totally usable (the foam has gotten a little more dense over 60 years, because foam isn't immortal, but they're not falling apart, they're just... a little more firm). If you're a purist, these are indeed your grail. That said, maybe avocado/tan/forest green isn't your design combo, and we totally get that. So we had a second set of cushions custom-made to spec in a soft oatmeal nubby cotton that'll effortlessly flex into any color scheme. The original cushions have the same kind of webbing / straps that fold over the frame and button down to secure them to the frames of the chair (so they don't slide around). We carefully, expertly removed them from the original cushions and installed them on the new oatmeal colored cushions. Should you want full 1965 energy instead, we're happy to move them back to the originals. We don't believe in scrubbing the character out of a piece just to make it "showroom ready." These chairs have a zipper that tells you their birthday, a patina that tells you they were used, and straps that tell you they were loved. We fixed what needed fixing and left the rest exactly as time intended. This is the chair that Hans and Florence stopped for in the middle of a road trip, and almost 80 years later it'll do the same thing to anyone who walks into your living room. We've currently got ours in the gallery alongside a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa, a Gabriella Crespi coffee table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern Design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Set East Side Lounge Club Chairs
Post Modern Design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Set East Side Lounge Club Chairs

Post Modern Design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Set East Side Lounge Club Chairs

$3,675 / item

Post Modern Design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Set East Side Lounge Club Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

Post Modern Design Iconic 1980s lounge chairs featured with original soft leather upholstery in high quality of leather in the colors grey, black seat and aubergine red, designed by ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair

$15,595 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair Each chair measures: 39 wide x 35 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height/chair ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s
Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

$11,525Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Glasgow, GB

This set of four Platner armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, designed in the 1960s, represents a defining example of American mid-century modern design. Each chair is constructed ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$6,458 / set

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily Reich in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 70s labeled The Barcelona ch...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$7,633 / item

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 4 Pieces Available Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 70 cm Seat Height : 45 cm Please do not he...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray
Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

$6,950 / set

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll and produced in the United States in 1997, this exceptional set of four "Hat Trick" dining chairs represents one of the most important furniture designs of the late twentieth century. Part of the celebrated Gehry Collection, these sculptural chairs demonstrate the designer's groundbreaking exploration of bent laminated wood, transforming a humble material into a sophisticated work of functional art. The design is composed of gracefully curving maple ribbons that flow continuously from the legs through the seat and into the dramatic open backrest. The resulting form appears almost woven, creating a striking interplay of positive and negative space while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. Gehry's innovative approach challenged traditional assumptions about furniture construction, producing a chair that is at once architectural, sculptural, and remarkably comfortable. This set retains an uncommon smoked gray maple finish that beautifully accentuates the layered bentwood construction and fluid contours of the design. The finish highlights the natural grain of the maple veneers while lending the chairs a refined contemporary presence. Original production stamps, factory markings, and 1997 manufacturing dates remain present to the undersides, further confirming their authenticity and early production status. The Hat Trick chair is among the most recognizable and collectible designs from the Gehry Collection and is represented in important public and private collections worldwide. Equally suited for use as dining, conference, or accent seating, these chairs function as both practical furnishings and sculptural design statements. A rare opportunity to acquire a matching set of four early production Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Wood, Maple, Bentwood

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s
Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s

$10,000

Vintage Florence Knoll Sofa in Original Woven Ivory Wool with Bronze Base 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, circa 1960s. Upholstered in its original heavy weave textured ivory wool fabric, the sofa features Florence K...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

$4,750 / item

Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

$3,300

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair

$1,720Sale Price|20% Off

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Skokie, IL

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair The iconic "Hat Trick" chair was designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International. Constructed of hard white maple veneers in 5cm wide, 1mm...

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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Maple, Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

$820

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Decatur, GA

All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in red Upholstery with Bentwood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Model 1258 Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs, 1965
Charles Pollock for Knoll International Model 1258 Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs, 1965

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Model 1258 Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs, 1965

$1,400 / set

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Model 1258 Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs, 1965

By Charles Cecil Pollock, Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Model 1258 Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs, 1965 Iconic executive chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, model 1258. A hallmark of...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

$3,786Sale Price / set|20% Off

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig...

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s
Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

$14,914

Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Barcelona daybed, design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll, Early 2000s. Mahogany frame, leather upholstery. Steel legs. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina co...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs
Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs

Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs

$6,500 / set

Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Ferndale, MI

Mies van der Rohe designed Barcelona chair has been produced by Knoll since 1940s . These chairs are of later 20th century production . Signed Knoll in the frame on right rear leg . ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

$2,800 / item

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather. We have 20 of these chairs available.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

$2,350

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

By Knoll, Jens Risom

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair

$9,095 / set

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches Excellent Vintage Cond...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

$17,800 / set

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...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

$14,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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 upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Sheepskin

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock

$1,850 / item

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s

$8,500

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s

By Knoll, Robert Venturi

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.  

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Plywood

MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

$1,526 / item

MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Milano, IT

The MR10 chair by Knoll is a masterpiece of original design, envisioned by the legendary Mies van der Rohe. This single chair is nothing short of iconic, its form echoing the innov...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

$16,800 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

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 popul...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

$18,600 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s

$3,737 / set

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s. These stunning dining room chairs ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Post Modern Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll 1980's
Post Modern Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll 1980's

Post Modern Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll 1980's

$2,600

Post Modern Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll 1980's

By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Post Modern sofa designed by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll as part of The Lounge Seating series, circa 1980's. The upholstered box form sofa rests on an aluminum ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

$3,992

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

$3,000

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century vintage "bastiano" lounge chair with an Birch frame and chair is in original Brown leather with the Original cushions. All original frame has a blonde birch raw wood grai...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

$3,000 / set

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in San Mateo, CA

Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two
Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of original Brno flat bar stainless steel and fabric arm chairs designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll in 1982. The fabric is original and we recommend new uph...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend
Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend

Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend

$4,500 / set

Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend

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 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

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed
Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking set of six (6) 'Orsay' dining chairs was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, one of the most respected producers of modern design in the twentieth century....

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

$285 / item

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available

By Don Chadwick, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Plastic

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

$1,999 / item

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

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

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

$2,295 / item

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

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

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

$6,811

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Karis, Nyland

Elegant and architectural sofa designed by Florence Knoll, model 578, produced by Knoll International in the 1950s. The design reflects Knoll’s signature balance of clean lines and f...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

$1,750

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll. Vintage production, reupholstered in 1998. All screws and self leveling glides intact. No rips in the textile. Cleaned and presen...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s
Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s

Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s

$1,200

Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example was executed in the chrome plated finish, and comes with its original Knoll full pad cover ( somewhat crunchy b...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$2,395 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Bill Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of iconic chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Diamond chairs in a dark blue knoll fabric indicating they are from mid to late seventies. Chairs are unsigned but have al...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock

$1,999 / item

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hannah Morrison for Knoll Suede Office Chair, 1950s
Mid-Century Hannah Morrison for Knoll Suede Office Chair, 1950s

Mid-Century Hannah Morrison for Knoll Suede Office Chair, 1950s

$2,583

Mid-Century Hannah Morrison for Knoll Suede Office Chair, 1950s

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Superb desk chair designed in the USA by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in the 1950s-1960s composed of a meticulously polished aluminium structure with swivel base on rol...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s
Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

$8,455 / item

Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Barcelona chair (8 pieces, sold separately), design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll, Early 2000s. Chrome frame, leather upholstery. Marked. Good vintage condition, mi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery

$2,750 / set

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in San Diego, CA

These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrest . in N...

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Adjustable Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Adjustable Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll

Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Adjustable Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll

$2,500 / item

Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Adjustable Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, 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

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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Questions About Knoll Seating
  • Who is Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Knoll Sofa?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Who is the CEO of Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Does Herman Miller own Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How do I date Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Parker Knoll chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Who owns Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Where is Knoll furniture made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is the history of the Knoll sofa?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
  • Where are Knoll chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Where does Florence Knoll live?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
  • Where are Parker Knoll sofas made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where 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.
  • How do you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can I tell if my Knoll table is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can you tell if a Knoll chair is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To 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.
  • What furniture did Florence Knoll make?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Where do I buy Parker Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • When did Knoll start stamping furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

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