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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 seatinglounge 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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Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll

Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Dallas, TX

This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist: William 'Bill' Stephens, the young Knoll designer whose 1300 series of chairs took off a...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Bentwood, Upholstery

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

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Dove Velvet, Lunar Gloss 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

Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400
Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400

Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Firenze, IT

Harry Bertoia Bench Model 400 Bench model 400 designed by Harry Bertoia, metal legs and wooden slatted seat. Manufactured by Knoll International, USA, late 1950s Bibliography: S. Ro...

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1950s Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll, Chrome Base, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll, Chrome Base, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll, Chrome Base, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

This pair of original lounge chairs, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the 1950s, captures the essence of mid-century modern design. With their clean architectura...

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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s.This has many of the feature...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Chrome Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
Chrome Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

Chrome Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Bird chair in chrome. The chair has a beautiful and elegant design with beautiful angles and details. The chair shows some traces of use, like some rusty spots, which can be polished...

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

Materials

Metal

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing

By Knoll, Ralph Rapson

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing...

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

Materials

Leather, Birch

Otto Zapf Follow Me Sofa, Maple Wood Frame, Mid-Century Modern, 1976
Otto Zapf Follow Me Sofa, Maple Wood Frame, Mid-Century Modern, 1976

Otto Zapf Follow Me Sofa, Maple Wood Frame, Mid-Century Modern, 1976

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in bari, IT

Original comfortable Follow Me two-seater sofa maple wood frame and original fabric seats in good condition, designer Otto Zapf for Koll International 1970s production. The seat is slightly reclining Industrial designer Otto Zapf was born into a family of cabinetmakers in 1931 in Rossbach, former Czechoslovakia. In 1945 his family moved to Germany, to Eschborn near Frankfurt, where, discouraged by the dustiness of his father’s carpenter’s studio...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Beech

2022 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Oatmeal Tweed Fabric w/ Steel Legs
2022 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Oatmeal Tweed Fabric w/ Steel Legs

2022 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Oatmeal Tweed Fabric w/ Steel Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, model 71A, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example hails from 2022. It features chromed-steel tubular legs, and has a...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen W/ Zebra Seat, Pair
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen W/ Zebra Seat, Pair

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen W/ Zebra Seat, Pair

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Eero Saarinen designed a chrome stool with a "tulip" shape made popular by this model in the knoll company. This steel cast stool features the original chrome finish with a Zebra pri...

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1950s American Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Vicenza, IT

Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. ...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

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 ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Bentwood

1980s Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MR10 and MR20 Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
1980s Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MR10 and MR20 Steel and Leather Dining Chairs

1980s Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MR10 and MR20 Steel and Leather Dining Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six dining chairs, Mies van der Rohe’s classic MR10 and MR20. The MR Collection, designed in 1927, was the debut of van der Rohe’s earliest bent-steel designs. T...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair

Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

"Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with light gray sateen fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM FOR KNOLL)(Similar ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1940's PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels
1940's PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels

1940's PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Jersey City, NJ

George Nakashima's wonderful interpretation of the Windsor chair. This is a fabulous pair of the N19 Straight Chair, designed by Nakashima and produced by Knoll from 1946-1958. Thi...

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Mid-20th Century Knoll Seating

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Walnut

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

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

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Metal, Nickel

Scarce set of four  green Washington "Skin" chairs David Adjaye for Knoll 2013
Scarce set of four  green Washington "Skin" chairs David Adjaye for Knoll 2013

Scarce set of four green Washington "Skin" chairs David Adjaye for Knoll 2013

By Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

. Currently out of production and somewhat rare set of four Washington "Skin " chairs in apple green . Designed by David Adjaye produced by Knoll . This set has designers signature...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity ...

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1980s American International Style Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Usa modern Black fabric metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
Usa modern Black fabric metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s

Usa modern Black fabric metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Usa modern Black fabric and metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s Pair of iconic and vintage cockcit chairs with round base. The structure is made up of curved nickel-plated metal rods welded to rounded frames and the base. The backrest, armrests and seat follow the shapes of the structure and are padded and covered in black fabric. The rounded seat cushion...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International
1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International

1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International

By Knoll, Max Pearson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pearson Executive Chair, designed in 1966 by Max Pearson for Knoll. While Pearson had worked for Knoll for several years behind the scenes, this was first debuted in his fi...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair

By Knoll

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Iconic pair of MCM Knoll chairs. The tubular version of the coveted BRNO design. A cantilevered profile with brilliant blue broken stripe upholstery.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern 4-Piece Living Room Set by Florence Knoll
Mid-Century Modern 4-Piece Living Room Set by Florence Knoll

Mid-Century Modern 4-Piece Living Room Set by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 American Mid-Century gray wood upholstered living room / salon set resting on teak legs & base with seat & back cushions (att: FLORENCE KNOLL)(loveseat, 3 armchairs)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Teak

1961 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Original Receipt
1961 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Original Receipt

1961 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Original Receipt

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Bird lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, models 423LU/424YU, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This chair and ottoman were originally purc...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

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Steel

Maya Lin Longitude Chaise for Knoll
Maya Lin Longitude Chaise for Knoll

Maya Lin Longitude Chaise for Knoll

By Maya Lin, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

This work is from the Earth is (not) Flat series, Maya Lin's first venture in production furniture design. Knoll International, 1998. Upholstered cushion with a leather head rest.

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Late 20th Century American Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Striped Upholstered Side Chair
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Striped Upholstered Side Chair

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Striped Upholstered Side Chair

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM F...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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

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Leather

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

1964 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair with Red Seat
1964 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair with Red Seat

1964 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair with Red Seat

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchair, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. This particular example dates to 1964, which is dated on the und...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Hellouw, NL

A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s
Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s

Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

High-end executive pair of lounge chairs designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll around 1960 with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished steel sw...

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

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Metal

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Philip Johnson

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

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

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees

Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century two-seat armless Settees with a green geometric upholstered seat and back cushions supported on black powder coated metal frames. (FLORENCE KNOLL / KNOLL...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

Modern Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Armless Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Modern Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Armless Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of 12

Modern Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Armless Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of 12

By Ross Lovegrove, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning, authentic set of twelve Sprite armless stacking dining chairs by Knoll. The Sprite chair, designed by British industrial designer Ross Lovegrove in 2004 for Knoll, is a sle...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Longitude Chaise Lounge by Maya Lin for Knoll
Longitude Chaise Lounge by Maya Lin for Knoll

Longitude Chaise Lounge by Maya Lin for Knoll

By Knoll, Maya Lin

Located in New York, NY

Longitude chaise lounge designed by Maya Lin for Knoll. This chaise is the from the Earth is (not) flat series for Knoll International, 1998. Original...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive armchair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieve...

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

Materials

Aluminum

1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair
1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair

1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chairs Designed by Pfister and manufactured by Knoll, these cube lounge chairs are a classic design that ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric

Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Black & Silver Bar Stools
Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Black & Silver Bar Stools

Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Black & Silver Bar Stools

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American bar stools standing on black metal, rectangular legs anchored by a silver metal stretcher with seat upholstered in a neutral tone, salt and pepper weave ...

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

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Fabric

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé & Terracotta Accents, Set of 6
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé & Terracotta Accents, Set of 6

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé & Terracotta Accents, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s career, though brief, left an indelible mark on both furniture design and architecture. His work was visionary, bridging disciplines and redefining how design could h...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating

Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black metal stool designed by Harry Bertoia. Seat height 77cm. Wear due to time and age of the stool. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2004. USA. Matching sofa available. Upholstered in Knoll Textiles Velvet.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs by Knoll Furniture
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs by Knoll Furniture

Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs by Knoll Furniture

By Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 5 Warren Platner classic lounge chairs. These chairs were manufactured by Knoll. They're in nice original condition with a Pine green fabric that's original to the chairs. We ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Original Bronzed Easy Lounge Chair in Boucle Pearl
Warren Platner for Knoll Original Bronzed Easy Lounge Chair in Boucle Pearl

Warren Platner for Knoll Original Bronzed Easy Lounge Chair in Boucle Pearl

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Luxurious Model 1705 Easy Chair in the highly sought-after bronze finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. The sculptural silhouette is achieved through gracefully bent and weld...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll (Old Edition)
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll (Old Edition)

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll (Old Edition)

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Argelato, BO

Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair) It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

1970s Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
1970s Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

1970s Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Sacramento, CA

1970s Sling settee designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. The settee has its original black leather upholstery and a cast-steel frame finished in white. The cantilev...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10

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

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping
Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she curated groundbreaking furniture collections and pioneered modern commercial interiors ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

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

Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Amarillo, TX

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

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s

American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s Cockpit chairs with a round base. The structure follows curved and rounded lines and makes up the backr...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cesca Bar Stool, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll circa 2020. The stools feature a two-tone upholstered finish...

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2010s Chinese Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set

Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather original upholstery wraparound design seats.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

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 camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Interna...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Counter Stools w/ Ivory Fabric Pads
2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Counter Stools w/ Ivory Fabric Pads

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Counter Stools w/ Ivory Fabric Pads

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of 427C Counter Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA during 2011. The stools are comprised...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Black Seat Cushion
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Black Seat Cushion

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Black Seat Cushion

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The design consists of a whi...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs, Model 68 UPC
1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs, Model 68 UPC

1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs, Model 68 UPC

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare pair of Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These examples date to the 1960s, and the listed price include...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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.