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
Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Richard Meier, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Robert Venturi "Chippendale" Chair for Knoll
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Black laminate plywood, black leather seat.
Six available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
1952, Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Aluminum and Leather 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
From Richard Schultz's collection for Knoll known widely as the 1966 Collection, the clean lines of the 25L lounge chair emphasize its understated design. A slender rectilinear frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Knoll
Located in Belmont, MA
Walter Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll
Underframe of tubular steel, yellowish plush fabric, 1956.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather original upholstery wraparound design seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Maple Frame Knoll Sofa by Lewis Butler for Knoll
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage maple frame Knoll sofa by Lewis Butler for Knoll. An arm-less sofa with walnut back legs, cotton web seats and back support. A great example of classic Knoll style and substa...
Category
1950s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Teak
Armchairs by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of armchairs with bentwood laminated frames and arm rests.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Club Chair by Davis Allen for Knoll
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern leather club chair of generous proportion designed by Davis Allen. This chair features a streamlined rectilinear form with the arm level even to the backrest and...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Set of Six Handkerchief Armchairs by Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage set of (8) eight Knoll Handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli
Inspired by the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drifting...
Category
Late 20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Barstool by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bar or counter stool having a patinated steel frame with a floating satin steel footrest and an upholstered square seat.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut French polished lounge chair.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Walnut
Maya Lin Longitude Chaise for Knoll
By Knoll, Maya Lin
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1980s American International Style Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brno Armchair with Chrome Frame, Knoll Style A Midcentury Masterpiece
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Brno armchair was designed by Meis van der Rohe in 1930 and is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. These chair are a faithful homag...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll "Tulip" Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll are the perfect addition to any modern home. The set of eight chairs includes two with arms and six without, pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of two 1966 Adjustable Chaise - Original Design Knoll by Richard Schultz
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
1966 Adjustable Chaise
Richard Schultz 1966
Richard Schultz's adjustable chaise lounge has been punctuating the patios, porches and pools of modern homes around the world for over 5...
Category
2010s European Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Mid Century Cesca Armchairs Marcel Breuer Knoll Cane Tubular Steel 1974
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original Mid Century Cesca armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Knoll International in 1974.
Breuer designed this iconic classic in 1928, the cantilevered ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Original Tufted 3-Seat Sofa Cream White, USA 1954-2000s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll Original Tufted 3-Seat Sofa Cream White, USA 1954-2000s. Warmed through color and texture, the Florence Knoll Sofa is a scale...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Textile
Vintage Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s.
The piece features an amazing hand dyed black leather upholstery with on a c...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950. Upholstery is all original. We have in house upholstery if interested for an additional charge....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Black metal chair by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Seat height: 22 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
Category
1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Knoll, Ufficio Tecnico Reguitti, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spoleto Chair by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, a timeless piece of modern design. These chairs boast black leather seats integrated with polished chrome frames. The laced backrests not ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Type 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1960ies knoll international 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952.
The Famous Italian-American sculptor Arieto Bertoia (born in 1915) moved to the US with his family in 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame.
Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
Category
1950s Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Warren Platners Chairs in cream/beige fabric by Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren Platner dining chairs, beige kvadrat fabric, set of 6, Knoll International
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful' shapes that were beginn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool
Vintage Olive Green Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 1970s.
The piece features an amazing hand dyed olive green leather up...
Category
1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Restored Set of (8) Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs with Wood Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of eight vintage Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. These chairs come in variety of iterations, but I think we have a winning combo here. Our group of Saarinen chairs features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Hollywood, FL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home or office with these authentic KNOLL Marcel Breuer CESCA Modern Armchairs with the original maker’s mark sticker affixed underneath one of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll large diamond chair with a green cover. Base is original white. Bushings are in good shape, and overall the cover is pretty clean! ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Side Desk Chair..early Knoll label
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Buffalo, NY
A side or desk chair designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll's Art Metal series in the 1960s. Original grey / beige vinyl upholstery with a four star aluminum swivel base.Retains origi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Black Leather Brno MCM Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 black leather tubular Brno chairs. A beautiful, classic set of chairs from legendary designer Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a simple rectangular...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927.
This particular example was produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA.
The chaise features a high quality white leather channel-upholstered cushion that rests atop a tubular steel frame.
The cushion is attached to the frame with leather strips which wrap around the belting support straps and are secured with snap buttons.
The seamless stainless steel tubular frame is bright and has no damage. The white leather has developed a nice patina. Overall, this chaise is in good condition with light wear. Please see photos.
This Chaise Longue was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927 as part of his contribution to the Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart, Germany.
The MR Collection represents some of his earliest steel furniture designs. Made of tubular chromed steel and leather, this iconic piece was edited by Knoll International in the 70s.
As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Their work would help change the face of the American home and office. The Bauhaus Master Marcel Breuer influenced Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's use of tubular steel. This was apparent in his design of the MR Adjustable...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll 72" Black Leather Bench for Knoll. Classic Knoll Design! Fits in perfectly to so many spaces! Functional and Elegant. All Original Condition with some nice patina....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Woodgreen Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Woodwood Green Womb chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
The groundbreaking Womb chair was designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen at Florence Knoll's request for "a chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Charles Pollock Armchair "Sling Chair" Model 657
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charles Pollock "Sling Chair" or Model 657, designed in 1960 and produced from 1964 to 1979 by Knoll. Created out of a leather sling, seat cushion, cast aluminum and chromed stee...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1975 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Brown Leather Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
ONE LEFT, sold individually--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown Leather and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the cr...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Knoll Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen Bayberry Velvet Set of 4, 2010
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Set of 4 Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International dated around 2010.
The armchairs are covered with a very fine Bayberry high end velvet which is very sm...
Category
2010s Italian Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair and Ottoman with New Knoll Cover!
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair and Ottoman. Ottoman measures 23.5 x 16.5 and 14.5" tall. New Cover in a Knoll Fabric. On close inspection fabric is woven of threads of r...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Eero Saarinen Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair fro Knoll International. This particular chair came directly from the IBM offices in the Poughkeepsie, New York campus. ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Vintage Knoll Pollock Chair in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Knoll Pollock Chairs in Black Leather - Pair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous PAIR of vintage original black leather Pollock desk chairs designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Charles Pollock For Knoll Arm Executive Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original red orange Pollock desk chair / executive chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. This is original orange red fabric in almost pristine original condit...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
28 Fine Mid-Century Armchairs by De Coene Freres for Knoll International
By De Coene Frères, Knoll
Located in Long Island City, NY
Twenty eight fine Belgian solid oak arm chairs by De Coene Freres for Knoll International LTD New-York.
To our knowledge, this rare model was commissioned for one project in Belgium....
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Gae Aulenti '54L' White Edition Armchairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, armchairs, model '54L' designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. Late 1970s production, in a even more rare, all white edition.
Iconic des...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
"Diamond" Chairs by Harry Bertoia 'Set of 2'
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Roma, RM
"Diamond chair" by Harry Bertoia.
Bertoia, who came from the collaboration with architect Eero Saarinen and architect-designer Charles Eames at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Pollock Executive chairs for Knoll,
in Black leather.
Labels attached to underside.
Manufacturer date : 1984
One available.
Condition:
Overall in very good condition. A f...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rapson Early High Back Lounge Chair for Knoll Rapson designed an entire series of furniture that went into production in the late 40's The High Back Lounge Chair is one from th...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Birch
Set of 3 Model 65 Chair by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs Model 65 were designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s.
The pieces are upholstered in black leather and are...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Chic Pair of Brno Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of BRNO arm chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990s. These have be...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black upholstered Saarinen Executive armchairs with chrome legs. Upholstery in original condition with visible wear and fading to t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of “East Side” Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International, USA, 1980
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful pair of “Easy Side” chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1980.
Made of high quality black leather with red suè...
Category
1980s European Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Set of 12 Executive "Pollock" Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll, USA, 1963
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Hellouw, NL
These 12 executive chairs are a true classic hailing from the illustrious stable of manufacturer Knoll, designed in 1963 by the American designer Charles Pollock. An absolute master ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs
Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.
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Questions About Knoll Seating
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.