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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
Single Handkerchief Chair Designed by Vignelli for Knoll Studio
Single Handkerchief Chair Designed by Vignelli for Knoll Studio

Single Handkerchief Chair Designed by Vignelli for Knoll Studio

$675

Single Handkerchief Chair Designed by Vignelli for Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli

Located in San Diego, CA

Single iconic chair designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, circa 1996, for Knoll studio great condition complete with rubbers, the seats are very clean this chair is nice and comfy....

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

$1,650

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair

By Knoll

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll. Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Iron

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 Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

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...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Cantilever Chairs, 6
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Cantilever Chairs, 6

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Cantilever Chairs, 6

$5,500 / set

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Cantilever Chairs, 6

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Cantilevered Chairs, each with chrome-plated tubular frame and black leather seat and backrest, label to underside. 31.5" H x 18" W x 26....

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s

"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s

$14,891

"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s

By Knoll, Marc Held

Located in bruxelles, BE

High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tipped. Measure: Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIV...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s

$1,250

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s

By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

$10,395 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman Each chair measures: 34.5 wide x 31 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chai...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Cini Boeri - Pair of Lounge Chairs / Loveseats "Gradual" for Knoll, 1970s
Cini Boeri - Pair of Lounge Chairs / Loveseats "Gradual" for Knoll, 1970s

Cini Boeri - Pair of Lounge Chairs / Loveseats "Gradual" for Knoll, 1970s

$10,538

Cini Boeri - Pair of Lounge Chairs / Loveseats "Gradual" for Knoll, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Pair of “Loft” Lounge Chairs by Cini Boeri for Knoll International, Italy, 1970s Striking pair of “Loft” lounge chairs (also referred to as loveseats) designed by Cini Boeri for Kno...

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$9,095 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18.25 and arm hei...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee

$45,705 / set

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Mirror, Leather

Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery
Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery

Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery

$1,270

Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century Executive armchair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1950/60's. The chair features an upholstered seat, arms and back rest, mounted on steel legs. This...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa

$4,790

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. MID 1950'S..Ingenious design as the seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchair MR series for Knoll, 1980s
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchair MR series for Knoll, 1980s

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchair MR series for Knoll, 1980s

$2,634

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchair MR series for Knoll, 1980s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Parma, IT

Armchair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll, 1980s. Curved and chromed metal frame, black leather seat and backrest with padded horizontal stitching, leather ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

$1,050Sale Price / item|30% Off

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Culver City, CA

One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...

Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.
Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.

Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.

$5,154 / set

Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Firenze, FI

Six elegant dining chairs model 666, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International in the 1950s, an authentic expression of mid-century modernist design. The chairs feature a sleek...

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$9,095 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 26 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm heig...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle

$9,250

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

An iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair newly upholstered in a very high-quality French bouclé. The colors include yellow/gold, sienna browns and white. This pairs beautifully w...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

$1,280 / set

Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s. They are in very good condition. They have slight signs of use given by time and use. Retai...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

2007 Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Visor Stacking Dining Arm Chair in Black
2007 Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Visor Stacking Dining Arm Chair in Black

2007 Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Visor Stacking Dining Arm Chair in Black

$450 / item

2007 Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Visor Stacking Dining Arm Chair in Black

By Knoll, Emilio Ambasz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are 'Visor' Steel and Dining Armchairs, designed by Emilio Ambasz for Knoll in 2002. These examples were produced in 2007. The listed price includes one chair, and we have seve...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

$1,580

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Barcelona, ES

Conference side chair designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 for Knoll Internatinal, USA. Upholstered with mohair fabric and ebonized oak wooden legs.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal
Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal

Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal

$360Sale Price / item|20% Off

Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal

By Emilio Ambasz, Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Office Chair stackable ergonomic modern design. Price per chair. Maker stamped. Plastic with metal frame 31.25 tall x 24.5 w 20d Seat 17.5 A...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s

$3,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Bill Stephens, Knoll

Located in Madison, WI

Here is an incredible, Rare Set of 6 Post Modern Knoll Oak bentwood upholstered armchairs. The seats are upholstered in a sturdy and very cool Blue pattern textile. Price is for the ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Bentwood

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather
1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

$5,000

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1990. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in a toffee brown or dark tan leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...

Category

1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads
Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads

$1,750 / set

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with yellow & crimson pads The Bertoia children’s chair is a child-sized version of Harry Bert...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

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

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

$8,995 / item

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

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 4. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, al...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

$36,450

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

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 19 Available
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 19 Available

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 19 Available

$380 / item

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 19 Available

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli

Located in South Bend, IN

A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International USA, 1980s Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base. Measures: 23.5"W ...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available

$408 / item

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available

By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll

Located in South Bend, IN

A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International USA, 1980s Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base. Measures: 23.5"W ...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100

Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100

$18,000 / set

Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Aachen, NW

This very rare Barcelona chair and ottoman were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in 1981 for the 30th anniversary of Knoll International. The...

Category

1980s German Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

$22,495 / set

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

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 10. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

$1,195 / set

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Knoll

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern side chairs or dining chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black lacqu...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer

1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair
1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair

1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair

$17,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Pair of easy lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Metal design fabric with fresh new upholstery Original label present 1974 39.5 tall x 41 w x...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

$8,000 / set

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Fabric and Steel Ottomans, 1965 Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

$2,395

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool This stool measures: 16.75 wide x 16.75 deep x 21.75 high, with a seat height of 21.75 inches Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our p...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Domus Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus for Knoll
Set of Six Domus Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus for Knoll

Set of Six Domus Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus for Knoll

$12,000

Set of Six Domus Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus for Knoll

By Knoll, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in New York, NY

Known as “The Finn Chair” Domus Chairs, Model 141, initially designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. These chairs were manufactured in Finland by Keravan Puuteollisuus, and distribute...

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Birch

Pair Mid-Century Red Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983
Pair Mid-Century Red Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983

Pair Mid-Century Red Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983

$2,400 / set

Pair Mid-Century Red Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage red Brno arm chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe were produced by Knoll in 1983. This iconic Bauhaus modernist chair, originally designed in 1930, is dis...

Category

1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2

$657 / set

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2 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. Make funky colorful side...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 "Brno" Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Set of 8 "Brno" Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Set of 8 "Brno" Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$9,965 / set

Set of 8 "Brno" Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Milan, IT

Set of 8 "Brno" Flat Bar Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International. Thick steel frame with no visible connections to the black leather seat. "Designed for his r...

Category

1970s American Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

$3,500

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1970s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. S...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair

$6,495

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 24 inches Excell...

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

Materials

Bentwood

Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Switzerland, 1970s – Set of 4
Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Switzerland, 1970s – Set of 4

Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Switzerland, 1970s – Set of 4

$7,789 / set

Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Switzerland, 1970s – Set of 4

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

A set of four original “Pedestal” side chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Produced under license in Switzerland during the 1970s, these chairs exemplify Saarin...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair

$450

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features a fiberglass seat, original red upholstery, original labels, quality American craftsmanship. Doe...

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

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather

2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather

$950 / item

2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather

By Richard Sapper, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 2000s. This is one of Sapper's most iconic wor...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945
Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945

$14,500 / set

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945

By Knoll, Ralph Rapson

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of rare maple, light orange cotton webbing and brass "Greenbelt" lounge designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by H.G. Knoll Associates, USA, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 12.7...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Brass

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

$3,139Sale Price / set|35% 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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

$4,500

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Bensalem, PA

Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions

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

Materials

Chrome

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

$9,000

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s. Th...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brno Chairs Steel & Leather
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brno Chairs Steel & Leather

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brno Chairs Steel & Leather

$2,500 / set

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brno Chairs Steel & Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1930s by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this pair of BRNO chairs were made by Knoll. They feature a handosme chromed tubular steel frame and a cantilever design that makes...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

251Y Barcelona Stools, 2 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s
251Y Barcelona Stools, 2 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

251Y Barcelona Stools, 2 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

$3,665 / item

251Y Barcelona Stools, 2 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 251Y Barcelona stool (2 pieces sold separately), design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll, Early 2000s. Chrome frame, leather upholstery. Marked. Good vintage con...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet

Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet

$16,500 / set

Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet

By Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli

$1,100 / set

Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli

By Knoll

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Knoll midcentury handkerchief chairs designed by the husband and wife team of Massimo and Lella Vignelli, whose design captured the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drift...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

$4,200 / set

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll, 1950
Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll, 1950

Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll, 1950

$2,900 / set

Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll, 1950

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll, designed 1948 for Knoll Associates, USA.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

$7,500 / item

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR loun...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern Lounge Chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll, Black Leather, 1988
Post-Modern Lounge Chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll, Black Leather, 1988

Post-Modern Lounge Chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll, Black Leather, 1988

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Post-Modern Lounge Chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll, Black Leather, 1988

By Knoll

Located in Wichita, KS

A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in 1988 . These chairs are large in scale and impactful. The plush lounge chairs ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs

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

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Questions About Knoll Seating

  • Who is Florence Knoll?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • What is a Knoll Sofa?

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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • Who is the CEO of Knoll furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Does Herman Miller own Knoll?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • How do I date Knoll furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • What is a Parker Knoll chair?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.

  • Who owns Knoll furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Where is Knoll furniture made?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • What is the history of the Knoll sofa?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.

  • Where are Knoll chairs made?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • Where does Florence Knoll live?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.

  • Where are Parker Knoll sofas made?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.

  • How do you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.

  • How can you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.

  • How can I tell if my Knoll table is real?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.

  • How can you tell if a Knoll chair is real?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.

  • What furniture did Florence Knoll make?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Where do I buy Parker Knoll furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • When did Knoll start stamping furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

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