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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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Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series 7 Danish Teak Arm Chairs (A) - Pair
Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series 7 Danish Teak Arm Chairs (A) - Pair

Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series 7 Danish Teak Arm Chairs (A) - Pair

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series 7 Danish Modern Teak Arm Chairs (A) - Pair. Item features manufacturer labels found on the underside of each chair. Current retail is approx. ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Teak

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original dark red velvet Fabric. In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Inte...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Stainless Steel

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather
2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Daybed / Couch, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to 2005. It feature...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Early Model 652 Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, circa 1946
Early Model 652 Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, circa 1946

Early Model 652 Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, circa 1946

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early Model 652 Lounge Chair, circa 1946 by Jens Risom (1916-2016) for Knoll Associates maple, nylon Early Decal: Knoll Associates Inc., 601 Madison Ave, New York 22, N.Y. "This ...

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

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Maple

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

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

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...

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

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs

By Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage modern chairs by Knoll International makes the perfect eye catching addition to any modern interior. An extremely co...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal, Aluminum

Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern
Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern

Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Torino, IT

The set of four Executive 72CC chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, represents one of the most elegant and functional expressions of modernist design in the second half of th...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet,  Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 12
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet,  Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 12

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 12

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 We've been restorin...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 2
MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 2

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 2

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 2 Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (03.1886 – 08.1969) Brand Knoll International Era 1920’s Material ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A striking matching set of six vintage Model 420 Side Chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Bertoia designed his celebrated wire furniture collection for Knoll i...

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll
Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll

Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Highland, IN

The classic Bertoia wire chair was produced in the standard size for adults, but also in two smaller sizes for children. This pair is the larger of the two kid's sizes. They were often marketed with the Noguchi cyclone side table as a diminutive version of the dinette set to be used as a child's activity table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in St. Louis, MO

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...

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

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Leather, Wood

1960s Set of Six Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Chairs with Blue Pads
1960s Set of Six Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Chairs with Blue Pads

1960s Set of Six Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Chairs with Blue Pads

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six Saarinen Tulip Armless Side Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These examples date to the 1960s. They each retain their original Kno...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of mid century modern indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white painted metal seats with signature mesh back atop sled legs.

Additional set of six ch...

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

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Metal

Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Toledo, OH

This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a ste...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Original Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
1960s Original Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

1960s Original Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Philip Johnson, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Four Seasons Bar Stool, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and Phillip Johnson in 1958 for the Four Seasons Restaurant in the Sea...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

2er Set Diamond chairs Knoll Harry Bertoia Design Gartenstuhl
2er Set Diamond chairs Knoll Harry Bertoia Design Gartenstuhl

2er Set Diamond chairs Knoll Harry Bertoia Design Gartenstuhl

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Diamond chairs vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Knoll zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle wurden für rund 750€ professionell sandgestrahlt und neu pulve...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an iconic slatted-oak bench, Model 400, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It is an early piece, and dates to circa 1952. The bench was constructed using solid ...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's
East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's

East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Wonderful lounge chair with its original soft leather upholstery in great condition. This suburb lounge chair features gray lacquered steel feet with translucent plastic end pieces. ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Green Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
Green Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll

Green Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is the stunning Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll. The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1948. This piece features its original green upholstery, just waiting to add a ...

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

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Metal

1990s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Grey Geometric Fabric
1990s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Grey Geometric Fabric

1990s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Grey Geometric Fabric

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pfister Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. These examples were produced in the United States and date to the 1990s. Their design featur...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Davis Allen 'Exeter' Chairs for Knoll
Set of 4 Davis Allen 'Exeter' Chairs for Knoll

Set of 4 Davis Allen 'Exeter' Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Davis Allen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Refined and minimalist, this set of four “Exeter” chairs — designed by Davis Allen for Knoll — blends functional design with quiet elegance. Each chair features a solid wood frame (t...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech

Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s

Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

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...

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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Plywood

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads
1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These chairs have welded steel basket seats and retain their ori...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel, Nickel

MR20 Tubular Steel Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
MR20 Tubular Steel Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

MR20 Tubular Steel Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

MR20 Tubular Steel Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (03.1886 – 08.1969) Brand Knoll International Era 1920’s Material metal, chrome p...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern 4 Seat bench Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Mid Century Modern 4 Seat bench Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

Mid Century Modern 4 Seat bench Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern 4 Seat armchair sofa bench with upholstery by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1970s. Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morriso...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Circa 1960 American Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman
Circa 1960 American Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman

Circa 1960 American Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman

By Knoll

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960 Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman, Knoll, USA. Designed in 1948 at the request of Frances Knoll. This chairs was acquired circa 1960 by Dr. & Mrs. Julius Stratton, Presid...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal

Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966. Recent Knoll edition in bordeaux burgondy Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure. Knoll ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Topeka, KS

Classic MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 8. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, alu...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A stunning and timeless example of Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural white wire lounge chair is an authentic piece by Knoll, designed by renowned Italian-American designer H...

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

Materials

Wire

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

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

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Steel

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

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....

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather, Wood

Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame
Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame

Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame

By Knoll, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Chair, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in collaboration with Gratz Industries (formerly Treitel Gratz) and features a striking combination of white leather cushions and a gold-plated steel frame's rare and luxurious variation of the iconic modernist design. The chair was specially produced for an exhibition called "So right its wrong: the gold Barcelona chair" and has since been newly upholstered with new Knoll Barcelona cushions...

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20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome & Walnut Accent Chair
Mid Century Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome & Walnut Accent Chair

Mid Century Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome & Walnut Accent Chair

By Knoll

Located in Madison, WI

Chrome framed Side / accent / lounge / Office chair in the manner of Knoll has walnut armrests & royal blue wool upholstery in good condition. The upholstery could use a good cleaning. Very comfortable Original Mid Century Modern accent chair...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Chrome

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

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

Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll, Pair
Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll, Pair

Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll, Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Littleton, CO

An elegantly sculptural 1960s pair of Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll, recently reupholstered in a richly textured gray woven fabric. Saarinen’s distinctive desi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Enamel

American modern black leather chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s
American modern black leather chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s

American modern black leather chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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 ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy
Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy

Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pair of leather chairs. Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy.....Nice original condition, amazing quality / construction, stainless steel bases, retain original Knoll label...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored
Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored

Original Mid-Century Modern 1955 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Fully Restored

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Portland, OR

A professionally & fully restored Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates "Parallel Bar" sofa, 1955. This classic Florence Knoll Model 53 Parallel Bar Sofa has been professionally r...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. These particular examples were produced in the 2017. Their design features chromed-st...

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2010s American 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

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

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

Mcm Rockwell Unscripted Upholstered Swivel Seat Low Cylinder by Knoll
Mcm Rockwell Unscripted Upholstered Swivel Seat Low Cylinder by Knoll

Mcm Rockwell Unscripted Upholstered Swivel Seat Low Cylinder by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern rockwell unscripted upholstered swivel seat low cylinder by Knoll. The rockwell unscripted upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spaces. Mix them with Classic Knoll dining chairs to create an Eclectic Statement at Your Table or Sprinkle Them Around for impromptu Guest Seating. All are display pieces...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric

Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Toledo, OH

This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a ste...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

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

1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs
1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs

1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Brno chairs, model MR50, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. Th...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Stainless Steel

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric

By Knoll, Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1960's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It was professionally reupholstered with new fabric and foam. It was reupholstered in Knoll Textile's Chain Link fabric that h...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Model 71 Dining Chair in Alpaca Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 71 Dining Chair in Alpaca Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 71 Dining Chair in Alpaca Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this Model 71 dining chair embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovation converge i...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Chairs Designed By Warren Platner With Steel structure, 1960's
Set of Four Chairs Designed By Warren Platner With Steel structure, 1960's

Set of Four Chairs Designed By Warren Platner With Steel structure, 1960's

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of 4 chairs designed by Warren Platner between 1968 and 1970, featuring a chrome-plated steel structure and white fabric upholstery. First edition, produced by Knoll. Warren Pl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

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Chrome

Model 72 Dining Chair in Pierre Frey by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 72 Dining Chair in Pierre Frey by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 72 Dining Chair in Pierre Frey by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

Who doesn’t feel like a boss in this Saarinen-designed chair? For over 70 years, this piece (model 72) has been popular in executive board offices and residential interiors. This des...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Oak

1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric
1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric

1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Westside Collection Lounge Armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for KnollStudio in 1983. Not too many of these were produced. This one dates to the 1990s based o...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads
2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads

2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are classic Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Model 421, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These particular examples date to 2005. The listed price includes one chai...

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Early 2000s North American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970
Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Large three-seater sofa, chrome steel frame, new foam padding for the upholstered seat and back cushions, new off-white rustic wool cover. Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. Lenght:...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather

By Richard Sapper, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2005. This is one of Sapper's most ic...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703

Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

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 up...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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.

Questions About Knoll Seating

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.