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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
Mid Century Blue Leather Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 4
Mid Century Blue Leather Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 4

Mid Century Blue Leather Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 4

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four mid century modern Brno arm chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll was produced in 2013. Originally designed in 1930, the iconic Brno Chair is disting...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

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

Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll & Associates
Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll & Associates

Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll & Associates

By George Nakashima, Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early production straight chair with spindles and a shaped seat on four splayed, tapered dowel legs.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Hickory

Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy

Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Knoll Associates sofa on steel frame. Sofa has been restored with new webbing, foam and upholstery. Label located on the left hand side of sofa. Label is Knoll Associates, 320 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022. Made in Italy. Upholstered in Knoll textile called Infinite in Sugar (Infinite is a highly usable upholstery and wrapped panel fabric showing continuous circles defined by a fine black outline...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

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

1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames

1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames

By Knoll, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s and have be...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

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 Maya Lin, Knoll

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

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

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

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen "Tulip" White Stool for Knoll W/ Leopard Print Seat
Eero Saarinen "Tulip" White Stool for Knoll W/ Leopard Print Seat

Eero Saarinen "Tulip" White Stool for Knoll W/ Leopard Print Seat

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Eero Saarinen's iconic white "Tulip" stool, a design synonymous with Knoll, showcases a sleek, steel-cast construction with a white finish. Adding a touch of flair, its seat is uphol...

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1950s American Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Desk Chair in Fabric and Bronze Base
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Desk Chair in Fabric and Bronze Base

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Desk Chair in Fabric and Bronze Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1960s. The chair's des...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Bronze

Mid-Century Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, White Leather
Mid-Century Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, White Leather

Mid-Century Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, White Leather

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Queens, NY

"Pair of Mid-Century Finnish ""Tulip"" stools from the American Pedestal Collection (Late 1950s) upholstered in white leather, standing on white enameled metal bases. (EERO SAARINEN ...

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

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Metal

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

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6

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

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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

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

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Oak

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll

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...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966

Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Warren platner gray leather easy chair and ottoman set of two, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. See final two images for proper dimensions...

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

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Model 2530-6, 4-Seater Bench in Dedar Blue Fabric by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 2530-6, 4-Seater Bench in Dedar Blue Fabric by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 2530-6, 4-Seater Bench in Dedar Blue Fabric by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A refined and highly architectural example of Florence Knoll’s influential approach to modern furniture design, the Model 2530 four-seat bench perfectly embodies the disciplined eleg...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Knoll Intenational Barcelona Sessel Mies van der Rohe schwarz 2
Knoll Intenational Barcelona Sessel Mies van der Rohe schwarz 2

Knoll Intenational Barcelona Sessel Mies van der Rohe schwarz 2

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen von insgesamt zwei wunderschönen Barcelona Sesseln von Knoll International aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Die Polsterung wurde im Jahr 2000 erneuert. Die Rahm...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chairs Grey Fabric & Chrome
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chairs Grey Fabric & Chrome

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chairs Grey Fabric & Chrome

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Bertoia Small Diamond Chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s. The chairs are compris...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

6 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Holland & Sherry Navy Velvet, Wood Legs
6 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Holland & Sherry Navy Velvet, Wood Legs

6 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Holland & Sherry Navy Velvet, Wood Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His iconic pieces, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and these Executive Chairs continue to embody his design philosophy and are celebrated for their timeless elegance and functional simplicity. We offer a collection of authentic Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bertoia Bar Height Stools - Set of 4
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bertoia Bar Height Stools - Set of 4

Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bertoia Bar Height Stools - Set of 4

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous, authentic mid-century modern set of four Bertoia bar height stools designed by legendary sculptor and designer Harry Bertoia in 1952 and produced by Knoll. The Bertoia clas...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer. Additionally, a Carrara marble round pe...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal, Steel

Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair

Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren Platner's iconic Easy chair for Knoll. We have reupholstered this in a high-quality mohair.

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

Materials

Nickel

2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey
2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey

2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Armchair, Model 150, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These particular examples were produced in the United States...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chair with Fabric Upholstery
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chair with Fabric Upholstery

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chair with Fabric Upholstery

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Small Diamond Chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The chair's design is comp...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair for Knoll Mid Century Modern Black Metal
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair for Knoll Mid Century Modern Black Metal

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair for Knoll Mid Century Modern Black Metal

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

This mid century modern Executive Side Chair designed by Eero Saarinen was manufactured by Knoll in 2019. Introduced in the 1950s, the Saarinen Executive Chair brought elegance and c...

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

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Metal

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Gray, 1950s
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Gray, 1950s

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Gray, 1950s

By Jens Risom, Knoll

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

Set of Eight Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll, Mid-Century, 1950
Set of Eight Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll, Mid-Century, 1950

Set of Eight Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll, Mid-Century, 1950

By Knoll

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Set of 8 "Tulip" chairs designed by Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961) and manufactured by Knoll. Glass fiber, aluminium base and synthetic leather cushion. United States, Circa 1950.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Italian postmodern armchair Diamond by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 2004
Italian postmodern armchair Diamond by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 2004

Italian postmodern armchair Diamond by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 2004

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian postmodern armchair Diamond by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 2004 Armchair model Diamond, entirely made of chromed metal rod. The seat is composed of a mesh of welded steel wires ...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 41.25 wide x 34 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 21 inche...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Knoll Brno Flat Bar Side Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe, Set of Ten
Knoll Brno Flat Bar Side Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe, Set of Ten

Knoll Brno Flat Bar Side Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe, Set of Ten

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Rochester, England

The Brno Flat Bar Side Chair, designed by the iconic architect Mies van der Rohe, is a true classic of modern design. Defined by its sleek flat bar steel frame and upholstered leathe...

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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Knoll Seating

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Steel

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

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

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

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Aluminum

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Multi-Colored
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Multi-Colored

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Multi-Colored

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Minimalistic FK33 sofa bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Minimalistic FK33 sofa bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Minimalistic FK33 sofa bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Minimalist Knoll International Sofa bench model FK33, designed by Florence Knoll We do have a matching FK31 lounge chair available in a parallel listing ! Rather early edition, ma...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Minimalistic FK31 chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Minimalistic FK31 chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Minimalistic FK31 chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Minimalist Knoll International lounge chair model FK31, designed by Florence Knoll We have a matching FK33 sofa available in a parallel listing ! early edition, manufactured by Kn...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Florence Knoll Walnut  Side Table with Chrome Legs circa 1950's
Florence Knoll Walnut  Side Table with Chrome Legs circa 1950's

Florence Knoll Walnut Side Table with Chrome Legs circa 1950's

By Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

Florence Knoll Is considered one of the most iconic designers of the Mid-Century Modern era. Florence designed this walnut side (coffee) table in the 1950's with the clean, sharp and...

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

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Chrome

2021 David Adjaye for Knoll Washington Prism Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
2021 David Adjaye for Knoll Washington Prism Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black

2021 David Adjaye for Knoll Washington Prism Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We present this rare and unusual Washington Prism lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sir David Adjaye and produced by Knoll. First off, it should be noted that the set is free of ...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Acrylic, Wood

1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric

1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric

By Knoll, Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Exeter Dining Arm Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993. These particular examples date to the 1990s. They are comprised of a wood frame, wit...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Foam, Wood, Fabric

Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern indoor / outdoor chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll features white painted metal seats atop a pair of sled legs.

Two sets of 6 chairs and two sets of 4 chairs ...

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

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool
Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool

Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar stool 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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric

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

Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

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

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This bench dates to 2022, and is seemingly pristine (or near pristine). The design incorporates a simple chromed steel fra...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll

Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll is simple yet elegant design. The Butterfly chair model consists of an open, criss-crossing, tubular wrought iron frame with a leather sling seat that slips over the frame. The newly produced, thick tan leather sling covers on these chairs are hand-cut featuring saddle stitching with one horizontal and one vertical seam that places the sitter in a comfortable upright position. The butterfly chair was designed by Argentine architects Juan Kurchan, Antonio Bonet, and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy (but Ferrari-Hardoy is considered to be the primary designer), who were inspired by the British military folding chair...

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

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Wrought Iron

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Stool or Ottoman
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Stool or Ottoman

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Stool or Ottoman

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural stool or ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This stool requires reupholstery and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 3 yards...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll & Associates
Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll & Associates

Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll & Associates

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods retaining the original woven green wool upholstery. Measures: 40.5" tall, seat height 31". Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2er Set Original Harry Bertoia Stühle Knoll Intenational 1970er
2er Set Original Harry Bertoia Stühle Knoll Intenational 1970er

2er Set Original Harry Bertoia Stühle Knoll Intenational 1970er

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Vintage Stühle vom US Premiumhersteller Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Harry Bertoia und gilt als wahrer Designklassi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather

2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Thin Pad Dining chair, model 245A, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These examples were produced by Knoll in 2004, and the listed price includes on...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of six dining chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass, the founder of the Memphis Group, Milan, Italy. These chairs are in very good completely original condition. Super sturdy constr...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Bar Stools by Florence Knoll, Black Metal, Circa 1955
Mid-Century Bar Stools by Florence Knoll, Black Metal, Circa 1955

Mid-Century Bar Stools by Florence Knoll, Black Metal, Circa 1955

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

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Neuss, NW

BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt seat cover in yellow. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Red Loveseat by Knoll Associates, Circa 1955
Mid-Century Modern Red Loveseat by Knoll Associates, Circa 1955

Mid-Century Modern Red Loveseat by Knoll Associates, Circa 1955

By Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American red upholstered loveseat / Settee / sofa with a removable spacious yet straight seat, and two removable tapered back cushions, standing on a four-legged wooden f...

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

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs for Knoll Mid Century Black Metal
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs for Knoll Mid Century Black Metal

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs for Knoll Mid Century Black Metal

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four mid century modern Executive Side Chairs designed by Eero Saarinen were manufactured by Knoll in 2019. Introduced in the 1950s, the Saarinen Executive Chair brought ...

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

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Metal

1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather

1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather 1956 Design Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides. Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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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.

Questions About Knoll Seating

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.