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
Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia, 1952 for Knoll. The bar stools are constructed of molded fiberglass and iron and ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison for Knoll, this Sling sofa is a fantastic example of 1970s design.
Inspired by sail boats, the Sling sofa features an industrial ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
$1,270 Sale Price
50% Off
Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner Big Easy Chair for Knoll. Originally purchased in the 1980's this chair was recently re-upholstered in a pretty Knoll fabric....
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1980s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
2000s Set of Five Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining / Side Chairs w/ Blue Cushions
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420C, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples were produced in the 2000s. The...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. This example came directly from Gratz Industries and was in their private collection. Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Mid-Century White Tulip Arm Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 mid-century white resin tulip armchairs with vinyl seat cushions and painted metal pedestal bases (EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL)
Scratches in finish to chairs and bases and wear...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$6,050 / set
Knoll KN High Back Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Knoll, Piero Lissoni
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni for Knoll, the KN High Back Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set blends sophisticated comfort with sculptural modernism....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.75...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular wooden bench with a lattice mesh of 2" wide leather strapping plus removable two-drawer cabinet with inlaid blue enamel top, standing on four metal l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Brass
2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Model 71APC 10x Available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2007. The listed price includes one chair...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Original black leather and gray and black patterned fabric. Aluminum and steel base co...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Armchairs. C1970, the set is in very good condition with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs all swivel v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1407 Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in salmon naugahyde. Grey metal frames. Tagged.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,900 / set
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 24 inches...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to 2021. The listed price includes one bar ...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Lounge Chair in Black Leather 2x Available
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s. They have black leather uphol...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2024 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Red Fabric and Chrome
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in 2024. The piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s. This high back masterpiece blends ergonomic comfort with timeless sophistication, making it the...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronze Frames
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the 1970s. It is made from metal frame with canvas and is in a good vintage and original...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Original Knoll Intenational Barcelona chair Mies van der Rohe II
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen, originalen Barcelona chair von Knoll International vermutlich aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von Mies van der Rohe entworfene Sessel gilt a...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Loveseat Sofa For Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early Jens Risom model 37 loveseat sofa for Knoll is a classic example of Mid-Century Modern design. The fully upholstered sofa features a high back with rounded edges and reces...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner grey leather easy chair and ottoman set of three, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. Please see last image for proper dimensions.
Warren Platner for Knoll gr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt seat cover in yellow.
Quality Features:
very good workmanshi...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames
By Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s and have be...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Zinc
1980s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Black Leather, Model 258L
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Daybed Sofa, Model 258L, initially designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This example was produced by Knoll Associates in the 1980s. It features ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer.
A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for K...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Chaise Longue by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Fraser, MI
Richard Schultz for Knoll Chaise Longue.
Category
1960s Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It re...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) gorgeous and original Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Sofa, produced by Knoll.
Multiples of these two-seater sofas are a...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Richard Meier, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seat Sling Sofa, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a polished cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The uphols...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
Exceptional, balanced design
Manufacturer: Knoll International
Design: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll transferred the principles of the architecture of her time to the design of fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$12,565 / item
Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Kansas City, MO
A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good original condition. No tears or scuffs to the leather. Light signs of use. Minimal hone...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs and Ottoman in Holly Hunt Boucle'
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with this pair of iconic Warren Platner Easy Chairs for Knoll, with matching ottoman reupholstered in luxurious Holly Hunt white b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
C. 2009 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools w/ Brown Leather Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to ca. 2009. The listed price includes one ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gio Ponti Cane Seat Armchair for Knoll International
By Gio Ponti, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare walnut armchair by Gio Ponti for Knoll International, c.1960s, Italy, is an exquisite example of mid-century craftsmanship. This piece features a modernist and mini...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$8,500 / item
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Designed in 1956.
These are from the 1970s.
Design Classic from the Pedestal coll...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
American modern black leather chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern black leather and steel chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Chaise longue with padded seat and backrest, upholstered in black leather with black straps on ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Bertoia Stools, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welded...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Renens, CH
The Isokon Chaise Longue was originally created by Marcel Breuer during the late 1930s from his refuge in England, for the British firm Isokon. It was later produced under license by...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Plywood
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Stool in Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful stool designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Stool has been reupholstered in a high quality mustard colored mohair. Stool is bronze and bears Art-Metal Knoll label.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chair
This chair measures: 27.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance of 24...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
2020 Knoll Washington Skin Side Chair in White by Sir David Adjaye
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Washington Skin nylon side chair, designed by Sir David Adjaye for Knoll in 2013. The listed price includes one side chair, but we have eight available for purchase. The ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Mid-Century Finnish ""Tulip"" stools from the American Pedestal Collection (Late 1950s) upholstered in white leather, standing on white enameled metal bases. (EERO SAARINEN ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Robert Venturi "Chippendale" Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in New York, NY
Black laminate plywood, black leather seat.
Six available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
1980s Pair of Gae Aulenti for Knoll Orsay Dining Arm Chairs with Frame & Leather
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Orsay Armchairs, originally designed by Gae Aulenti in 1976. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1980s. This armchair was named af...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
A Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black leather with a metal base. This chair is completely original from the 1960's, and beautifully patinated. The leather is conditioned and rock ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,144 Sale Price
20% Off
2023 Knoll Joe D'Urso Swivel Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D’Urso Swivel chair, designed by Joe D’Urso for Knoll in 2008. This particular chair was manufactured in 2023. The chair's graceful tulip base is formed of polished die...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
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
Bentwood, Upholstery
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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.