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
Charles Pfister for Knoll 'Tuxedo' Crushed Orange Velvet Lounge / Armchair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Tuxedo' form lounge / armchair with crushed orange velvet upholstery, a square profile, and a removable seat and back cushion. (CHARLES PFISTER FOR KNOLL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...
Category
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1948 Pair of Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll Associates No. 92 Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an original pair of very early production Scissor lounge chairs, No. 92, for Knoll Associates. These were produced circa 1948 and were also introduced in 1948. In dating the chairs, the 601 Madison Avenue label is notable, in that they moved from that showroom location...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood
Brno Flat-Bar Chair in Original Navy Leather
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. These are co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Chrome Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 reupholstered chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in a gorgeous Green Velvet fabric. Overall the chrome is in great condition, there are a few spots that h...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 ''K'' fabrics under the seat....
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Miles Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs - Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four vintage MCM dining chairs. The iconic BRNO chairs with the flat bar chrome and distressed leather seats. Designed b...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Stool stamped Knoll International.
Cast aluminium base,
Wear due to time and use of the stool.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1986 Knoll Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown W Tapestry Fabric
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a "Grandma" sofa designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown in 1984 for Knoll, upholstered in a floral textured fabric called tapestr...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Leather and Chrome Sling Lounge Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and spectacular leather and chrome sling lounge chair, by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition w...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Side Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll black walnut side chairs
Wonderful set of 4 vintage Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll black walnut side chairs designed by Bil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic original brown leather patchwork daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll in the 1960s. Beautiful patina and very good quality l...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Walnut Armchairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of armchairs features deep grained walnut wood, and stylish upholstery seats and backs. This beautiful set of chairs will go perfect in your home office, library or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Chrome Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Harry Bertoias concept of woven welded steel wire was to present a chair appearing lighter than air. This is the large diamond chair from his wire ser...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Memphis Postmodern Mandarin chairs rendered in black lacquered steel frame with black Naugahyde cushioned seats designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early pair of tulip dining arm chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Cushions upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet with new foam.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featur...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern Marc Krusin for Knoll Krusin Wood Side Dining Armchair
By Marc Krusin, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Krusin wood dining or side chair is contemporary and very comfortable.
Well-constructed frame and steam bent top rail with light and graceful clean lines that are engaging from ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Oak
3-Seater Bastiano Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A three-seater sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by the Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, circa 1960.
The frame is made of black painted oak wood, a...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eighteen tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
1970s Saarinen Tulip chairs by Knoll, set of 4.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Plastic
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Saint Louis, US
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll International. Each...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 15 Tandem Stacking Seats by Don Albinson for Knoll with Cart
By Don Albinson, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Don Albinson
1965, Knoll International, Plastic, aluminum
Price is for set of 15. Comes with the dolly for easy moving. Heavily discounted for clearance for new premises.
This listing is for the 15 tandem seat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed industrial designer Richard Sapper.
Ergonomic and very Comfortable design, the chair fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather lounge chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, c.1990s, USA. The plush lounge chairs feature original deep camel leather uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Natural Cashmere
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Natural Cashmere.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Florence Knoll's req...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Goat Hair
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but executed in a cool grey textile that is less common than black or brown. Featuring tilt...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of leather club chairs designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Executed in grayish blue leather, close to a slate blue in tone. Chairs are matching in color, they appear different in the pictures as a result of uneven lighting. The chairs are in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Priced and offered as a pair, please view the matching loveseat we have listed separately at Barbarella Home...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Caramel Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Danville, CA
These Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 1970s.
The chairs feature an incredible hand dyed cognac leather uphol...
Category
1970s German Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Chrome Frame Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chair with Ottoman in Red Cato Textile
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Harry Bertoia joined Florence and Husband Hans Knolls Company after leaving Charles Eames and Herman Miller. Florence Knoll Eames and Bertoia had all been schoolmates and collaborators in the early years of Cranbrook. On joining Knoll Bertoia was given free reign for a chair design. Being as much a sculptor as a designer he came up with the wire series. This chair being the large diamond chair. Set in wrought iron frame and attached by way of rubber mounts allowing a rocking action. With the ottoman and all recently covered in Knoll Cato fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Custom Diamond Bertoia Chairs for Knoll American Mid Century
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare pair of Harry Bertoia diamond chairs, with original seat pads and original chrome bases, we have the tops sandblasted and powder coated in green, they look great with ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell.
...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2021 David Adjaye for Knoll Washington Prism Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present this rare and unusual Washington Prism lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sir David Adjaye and produced by Knoll. First off, it should be noted that the set is free of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, 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
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Brown Executive Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-century modern Saarinen Executive Arm Chair by Knoll.
One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell.
Was introduced in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Light Turquoise Textile, Swivel Ba
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
1980s Vintage executive armchair with original light turquoise woven knoll textile. Beautiful faded color, great vintage look.
Designed i...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery
Originally designed in 1952, these ergonomic lounge chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century two-seat settees with peach color faintly textured upholstered seat and back cushions supported on black powder coated metal frames. (FLORENCE KNOLL / KN...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Kansas City, MO
Power play chair and ottoman designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very close to new condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood slats...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister lounge Chairs, 1980. Original upholstery excellent condition.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and iron stools, model 75, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates, USA, 1948.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs.
No longer in production. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl straps and stai...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Krusin Armchair in Ebonized Oak by Marc Krusin for Knoll, USA, c. 2000's
By Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
Beautiful style and comfortable seating. The Krusin armchair with upholstered back inset from Knoll complements a broad range of established motifs with its subtle elegance and strai...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Oak
Knoll Associates Tulip Saarinen Stool Original Black Leather Upholstery, 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern early Knoll Associates Tulip Eero Saarinen stool designed in the 1950s.
Painted aluminum tulip stand in a cream finish and upholstered in original black leather.
The base is numbered BR...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Bench or Coffee Table by Florence Knoll, Walnut and Black Angle Iron, Stunning
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll architectural bench / coffee table. Three walnut panels on a black angle iron frame. Expertly refinished. No signs of use. Beautiful.
Category
1960s Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Knoll Mid Century Brno Flatbar Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century Brno Flatbar Chrome dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 23 wide x 24 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Marc Krusin for Knoll Krusin Wood Side Dining Armchair, Set of 6
By Marc Krusin, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Krusin wood dining or side chair is contemporary and very comfortable.
Well-constructed frame and steam bent top rail with light and graceful clean lines that are engaging from every angle.
Great for home dining room or guest reception areas and private office.
Please note the price listed is for a set of 6 chairs
Specifications:
Fabric colors: Beige/cappuccino
Grey oak, black ceruse hard wood frame and arms, dowel and mortise and tenon constructions
Seat: High density polyurethane foam and elastic seat belt...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Oak
Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The open up chair is a fully adjustable ergonomic office task chair, feature a sleek modern look with a slim contoured leather seat and a generous reclining ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in London, GB
Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison for Knoll, this Sling sofa is a fantastic example of 1970s design.
Inspired by sail boats, the Sling sofa features an industrial ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Jens Risom for Knoll Multi-Colored Textured Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with woven multi-colored fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (Jens Risom for Knoll)(Similar...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll
By Knoll, Daystrom Furniture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bar stools by Daystrom.
Newly powder-coated in pink and simi-orange vintage MCM chrome bar stool in original black vinyl fabric, Marked DAYSTROM on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Original Vintage Chrome Warren Platner for KNOLL Armchairs, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in East Hampton, NY
These exceptional vintage chrome Warren Platner for Knoll armchairs have been expertly reupholstered in a creamy Pierre Frey Paris Bo...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
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.
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Questions About Knoll Seating
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.