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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
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

$7,795 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 39.25 wide x 35 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 2...

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

Materials

Metal

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

$950

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 152 Tulip Swivel Stool, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The stool features Saarinen's signature ca...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet
Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet

Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet

$7,500

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

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

$5,000 / item

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250L, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. These chairs are compri...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates
Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates

Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates

$2,500

Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Amarillo, TX

Florence Knoll stool Knoll Associates USA 1984 leather, steel 17 h × 18 w × 18 d inches Vintage piece.

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair
Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair

Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair

$2,500 / set

Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of armchairs or conference chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. We have 5 sets available. The frames of the chairs are constructed by sculpted metal tubes, sinuous ben...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

$13,000 / set

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74Y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric

$2,750

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$3,000

Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Black Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Black Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Black Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6

$13,200 / set

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Black Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available

$1,100 / item

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available

By Max Pearson, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools

$1,600 / set

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered b...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome

$4,900 / set

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of Wassily sling armchairs by Knoll in brown leather and chrome. The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–1926 while he was the...

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20th Century German Expressionist Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair

$650 / item

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 1970s. The listed ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.

Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.

$36,500

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, ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools
Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools

Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools

$2,500 / set

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 ...

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather

$13,850 / set

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful set of unique and very high-quality 'slipper chairs' model 51W, an early design by American designer Florence Knoll dates from 1955 and is becoming more rare to find nowa...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs
Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs

Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs

$9,000

Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs

By Jehs & Laub, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

In my mind this is the 21st century Womb chair . Jehs and Laub lounges for Knoll . Wide seat and comfortable backrest would allow one to easily curl up on it . Strikingly simple Lo...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International
1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International

1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International

$5,590Sale Price|43% Off

1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6

$14,400 / set

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His ...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Set of four Side Chairs mod. 420, design Harry BERTOIA for KNOLL
Set of four Side Chairs mod. 420, design Harry BERTOIA for KNOLL

Set of four Side Chairs mod. 420, design Harry BERTOIA for KNOLL

$2,678 / set

Set of four Side Chairs mod. 420, design Harry BERTOIA for KNOLL

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Torino, IT

Set di quattro sedie Side Chair mod. 420, design Harry BERTOIA for KNOLL Int. USA, design 1952 ORIGIN USA PERIOD Design 1952 DESIGNER Harry BERTOIA (San Lorenzo, Udine, 1915 - Bar...

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1980s American Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Vintage Warren Platner Chairs For Knoll
Pair Vintage Warren Platner Chairs For Knoll

Pair Vintage Warren Platner Chairs For Knoll

$9,500 / set

Pair Vintage Warren Platner Chairs For Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair Warren Platner for Knoll vintage chairs. Bronze tone base. Old recover work in very nice condition with minor wear. 36" wide x 27" deep x 30....

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20th Century North American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric

Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$16,000

Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s in its original ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

$4,400 / set

Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of Eight (8) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arm...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

$9,600

Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

$2,800 / item

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Executive side chair designed by Mid Century Modern designer royalty Eero Saarinen and constructed by one of the very top makers of quality modern furniture of the time, Knoll. Eero ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

$2,200 / set

Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of Four (4) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arms...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s
Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

$8,383

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted a chair that would provide complete comfort: “like a basket full of pillows.” Saarin...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6

$1,500 / set

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

$5,950

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....

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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6
Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

$14,845

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (28.7" × 23.6" × 31.5" × 18.1") Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (25.6" × 25.6" × 30.7" × 18.1") (Width x Depth x Height ...

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

Materials

Steel

1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs
1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs

1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs

$2,950 / set

1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original pair of rare 1966 series armless lounge chairs, designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll International. This set was acquired from a the son o...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

$4,650

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966

$2,055Sale Price|64% Off

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966

By Knoll, Warren Platner

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...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6
White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6

$2,898Sale Price / set|40% Off

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 6 original 1950s white steel wire Bertoia side chairs with "X" base by Knoll. Hans and Florence Knoll never insisted that Harry Bertoia design furniture when they originally ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens
1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens

1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens

$5,500 / set

1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in 1967. This pair dates to the early 1970s, and the listed price includes the pair. Their ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

$4,800

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on two white finished Y-shaped metal legs. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL) Some chipping to finish on ...

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

Materials

Metal

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

$7,800

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s even before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as t...

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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

$9,897

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) The Execu...

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

Materials

Steel

Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray

Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray

$11,527 / set

Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color Knoll leather. Overall dimensions: 86” wide, 33” deep, 29” high, 16” seat, 24” arm...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti Cane Seat Armchair for Knoll International
Gio Ponti Cane Seat Armchair for Knoll International

Gio Ponti Cane Seat Armchair for Knoll International

$8,500 / item

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...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970
Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970

$9,082 / set

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Geneva, CH

Set of 6 tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International ca. 1970s Original red wool cushions invery good condition. Manufacturer label under the c...

Category

1970s American Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame
Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

$8,500

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNO...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1973 Knoll Sling Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison 2x Available
1973 Knoll Sling Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison 2x Available

1973 Knoll Sling Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison 2x Available

$2,000 / item

1973 Knoll Sling Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison 2x Available

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Sling Lounge Chair, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. The listed price includes one lounge chair, and we have two available for individual sal...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

$8,150 / set

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 6 chairs in fiberglass, aluminium and pink fabric. Stamped Knoll. Seat height 46cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

$1,300 / set

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2015. The chairs featur...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools
Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools

Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools

$4,500 / set

Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 Mid-Century American (1960s) curved, concave barstools with black fiberglass "bucket" seats resting on splayed metal legs with square stretcher bases, ending in small circul...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980
Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980

Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980

$14,000

Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in New York, NY

Model 1715 easy chair, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously sized lounge chair, the ...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

$3,850

Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri 1980
Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri 1980

Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri 1980

$1,822

Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri 1980

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Zweisitzer Sofa von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichsten Möbeldesignerinnen des 20....

Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

$1,400

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Dining Chair, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The chair feat...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

$5,000 / set

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

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

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

$3,950

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll A fairly more rare variation of the chair in a high back m...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

2010s Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
2010s Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather

2010s Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather

$9,500

2010s Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a two-seater Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This example dates to the 2010s. The design features a square tufted bac...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s

Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s

$7,250

Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Aachen, NW

Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll. The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Brown Leather Fabricius Sofa
Knoll Brown Leather Fabricius Sofa

Knoll Brown Leather Fabricius Sofa

$8,885

Knoll Brown Leather Fabricius Sofa

By Preben Fabricius, Knoll

Located in Rochester, England

The Fabricius Sofa embodies timeless luxury and modern sophistication. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and crafted from the finest materials, it is a true statement piec...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

$2,200 / set

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

$5,500

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs

Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.

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Questions About Knoll Seating
  • What is a Knoll Sofa?
    1 Answer
    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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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