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
Pair of Early Production Florence Knoll for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs on maple legs. Early 1950s production. Recently covered in a Knoll Pullman chenille style textile .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair Vintage Warren Platner Chairs For Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair Warren Platner for Knoll vintage chairs. Bronze tone base. Old recover work in very nice condition with minor wear. 36" wide x 27" deep x 30....
Category
20th Century North American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
$9,500 / set
Set of 3 Piton Stools by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, Signed
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Piton stools designed by Edward Barber and Osgerby in 2013 and manufactured by Knoll.
The stools are made in die cast steel with a wooden swivel seat.
All of the t...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
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
Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Memphis Postmodern Mandarin chairs rendered in black lacquered steel frame with black Naugahyde cushioned seats designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of classic Bauhaus “MR Lounge Chair with Arms” designed by Mies van der Rohe were produced by Knoll circa early 2000s. The model 248LC MR chair is part of the MR Collection...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno chair remains a design icon.
Sleek and simple, these cantilever chairs are upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa 1970s.
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
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...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. These particular examples were produced in the 2017. Their design features chromed-st...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original pair of rare 1966 series armless lounge chairs, designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll International. This set was acquired from a the son o...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1990s Pair of Knoll Salsa Lounge Chairs by Paul Aferiat and Peter Stamberg
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of Knoll Salsa Lounge Chairs, designed by Paul Aferiat and Peter Stamberg in 1994. The listed price includes the pair of lounge chairs as sh...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen's name is ubiquitous in the worlds of Design and Architecture. His extensive work in furniture for Knoll remains are timeless as it was in the 1950's. His Executive Cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs & Ottomans for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair (two) Power play chairs and ottomans designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very good condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt seat cover in yellow.
Quality Features:
very good workmanshi...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features a fiberglass seat, original red upholstery, original labels, quality American craftsmanship. Doe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll Set of 4
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Culver City, CA
These spectacular chairs need no introduction. this rare X base models are in my opinion the most incredible of his designs with this unexpected and unconventional look and design al...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Set of 4 1970s Walnut Knoll Bill Stephens Arm Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Medina, OH
Set of four walnut 1970s Knoll Bill Stephens arm chairs in their original fabric. These chairs are in great condition considerings its age. There are some imperfections in the wood (...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,150 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of 8 Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Cir
By Enrico Franzolini, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Postmodern Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Circa 1980s
In 1989 Knoll introduced the Franzolini chair, a thoroughly modern interpretation ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2000. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Ettore Sottsass East Side Armchair for Knoll, circa 1980, Italy
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of Ettore Sottsass East Side Armchair for Knoll, circa 1980, Italy. Very decorative piece made with black leather and metal base.
CONDITION: Good condition. Wear co...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original maroon hopsacking upholstery and newly ebonized frames by Bill Stephens for Knoll set of 5. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Two chairs have been reglued and two chairs have a different weave in the fabric. Fabric has been shampooed and the wood frames have been restored with a black finish; but they still retain a few age-appropriate nicks and dings. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1961-1969.
Move over Marvel… We have the real FANTASTIC FIVE!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of five 1300 Series bentwood chairs by famed designer Bill Stephens for Knoll!! The 1300 Series chairs were designed by Bill Stephens in 1967 and featured a bentwood frame supporting a molded plastic seat. This particular set of 5 frames is comprised of a fabulous bent plywood with a new black dyed finish. Three of the molded plastic seats are upholstered in a maroon hopsacking upholstery (we believe these to have been reupholstered) and two with a maroon fabric but with a different weave. They’re FABULOUS! They are circa 1961-1969 labeled with Knoll Associates, Inc., 320 Park Avenue tags. Use them at your dining table and enjoy a comfortable, long leisurely dinner with family and friends! Or, they would be wonderful at a game table, breakfast nook, around a conference table at the office, or as convenient and stylish extra seating in any room. Wherever you choose to use them, be ready for one of the most ergonomically comfortable chairs you have ever experienced.
Bill Stephens born 1932 in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He began his career with Knoll as an assistant prototype builder in 1960 for their Design and Development Group. After working up the ranks he became its director in 1971. He spear-headed and worked on the creation and development of many projects and products during his time as director including several where he was the principal designer. His greatest were his part in the Petitt chair which was not only beautiful but an achievement in technology and construction; his own 1300 Series or Stephens Chair which was originally designed for the student center at the Yale School of Architecture and remained in production at Knoll until 1988; and his contribution in the first wood landscape systems created along with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to be used in their Weyerhaeuser headquarters project. Stephens passed in 2007.
Ergonomic comfort, superb style, and an iconic designer and manufacturer! This set of five Knoll Bill Stephens’ 1300 Series...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Stool, Swivel, Blue, White Signed. According to Steven and Linda Rouland's 1999 book: "Knoll Furniture, 1938-1960", the tulip stool was originally called the pedestal stool (152 S) and was described as "foam rubber upholstered cushion on Aluminum base with fused plastic finish". Retains 320 Park Avenue label on the underside of the seat in addition to being stamped "BR 51...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll International original fabric
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll, anni '70, lungo 230 cm, è un’icona del design modernista italiano. Caratterizzato da una struttura in legno laccato marrone, la sua finitur...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool
Brno Flat-Bar Chair in Original Navy Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of MR Lounge Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic pair of MR Lounge armchairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. With a canted back and cantilevered bounce, the MR Lounge Chair invites relaxation. Its channel-tufted ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946-1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Stool, Model 667-W, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1946. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 1946. The stools design is comprised of a m...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Early Warren Platner Large Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll , C.1970 Cado Wool Woven
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Warren Platner model 1705 easy wire lounge chair for Knoll
Designer: Warren Platner
Knoll International
USA - Circa 1970s
Condition: Very...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa 1970s.
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
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...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 6 Mid-Century Armchairs
By Stendig Co., Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Bill Stephens for Knoll, two Stending Co chairs. All in the same upholstery with bentwood arms.
4 chairs measure 31 1/2" h x 22 3/4" w x 23" d. Seat height 17...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,200 / set
Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Blue Velvet 1977, Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original navy-blue velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chair in Grey Leather and Black Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 72, lacquered steel, leather, United States, design 1948, later production
Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen....
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International Postmodern Handkerchief Chairs, Twelve
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of twelve Postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chairs
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vincent Cafiero Task Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team...
Category
1960s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1999 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Leather 12x Available
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with t...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll leather two-seater mod. 65 for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll leather two-seater mod. 65 for Knoll International!
Produced from 1958-1978!
This series has exceptional seating comfort and a timelessly modern look.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Saarinen Stool, Yellow, White, Swivel, Signed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Knoll Saarinen stool, yellow and white, swivel, signed. Late 1960's early 1970's pedestal stool with swivel collar. Base was likely re-painted. Some signs of wear to the finish on the edges the base. Great period "Pop Art" lemon yellow vinyl seat cushion. Remnants of a Knoll Park Avenue label on underside of the cushion. Stamped BR...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12
By Michael McCoy, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern discontinued Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom for Knoll with black cantilever bases and blue fabric 12 total. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor scuffs on all frames and arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 6/23/2000.
NOTE: We are selling these chairs as a set however, if you love them and would like fewer, we may consider entertaining that request. Just let us know.
Doughnuts, Roses, Cookies, Eggs, and these Awesome Knoll armchairs… Just a few things that are better by the DOZEN! That’s right! We have TWELVE of these wonderful Bulldog Armed side chairs by Knoll for you!! They were designed in 1990 by award winning designers Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom and discontinued in 2009. These are labeled 6/23/2000. They are comprised of black finished steel cantilever frames with black plastic arm covers, molded plastic scoop-back seats, and they wear a fabulous blue nubby textured fabric. They have an ergonomically thought-out design, ensuring comfort and timeless style sure to withstand the hands of time. They are ready to grace your home or office with their iconic awesome-ness! Of course, they would be perfect surrounding a fabulous conference table at the office, but they would also be wonderful at a dining table in your Modern dining room, at a game table in the family room, or maybe you need extra seating for times you encounter those unexpected guests? Comfort, Style, Versatility, two AWARD WINNING designers, and they’re by Knoll… an exemplary manufacturer. These chairs have everything you’ve been looking for.
As a designer, Michael McCoy is best known for his work with furniture manufacturer Knoll International. Along with Dale Fahnstrom, Fahnstrom/McCoy Design Consultants designed the 5-time award-winning Bulldog chair. The Bulldog is Knoll's best-selling office chair to date. Michael McCoy along with his wife Katherine McCoy was the recipient of the Smithsonian’s first Design Minds National Design Award. His designs include the Horizon LED Light for Humanscale with Peter Stathis, the million selling “Bulldog Chair” for Knoll and the Place Airport Seating for Arconas with Curt Fentress. He has received many international design awards for his work for Humanscale, Knoll, Philips, Steelcase and NEC including Germany’s Red Dot Award, the IDSA Gold Award, The Spark Award, London’s FX Award, the ID Magazine Best of Category, the IBD Award and The Interiors Magazine Best Office Design. He was principal in McCoy & McCoy Inc. in Colorado and Fahnstrom/McCoy Design Consultants in Chicago, he was Co-chair of the Design Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art for 23 years. His strategies for interpreting technology and information through design form have been widely published and he lectures internationally on the subject.
Dale Fahnstrom graduated with a BFA and MFA in Industrial Design, in 1962 and 1965, from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Early in his career Fahnstrom was product designer for Unimark International. He co-founded the Chicago design firms Source, Inc. and Design Planning Group, and designed products for firms such as Knoll International, Philips Electronics N.V., Steelcase, Brayton International, Vecta Contract...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 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
Tulip Stools by Saarinen/Knoll for the Swiss Rolex Geneva HQ, Set of 2
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Set of two Knoll swivel stools designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in Switzerland during the 1970s. This ensemble comes with the original Knoll leather.
These stools c...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair on Casters w/ Pneumatic Base, Model 187
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. This example dates to the 1970s. The chair bears the tags of 'BK Upholstery', a well...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979. This particular example dates to 1996. It features grey leather upholstery with a...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Slipper Lounge Chair, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This particular example dates back to the 1960s. The chair is comprised of a solid s...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Childrens Black and White Knoll Bertoia Wire Chairs with Red Cushions
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage children’s Bertoia wire chairs for Knoll. A super cool collector’s item or functional vintage piece. These chairs feature a scaled down version of the iconic Harry ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs in Camel Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll International in the 1970s, and ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. These examples were produced in the USA in 2015. These pieces feature uphol...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Foam, Oak, Fabric
2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2015. The chairs feature upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2014 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools with Black Leather Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic pair of Bertoia bar stools, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to 2014, and the listed price incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Associates Leather Strap Day Bed with Red Upholstered Cushions
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchair in Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchair, sheepskin, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This armchair was commissioned for the UNESCO ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Black Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Knoll Executive Side Chairs, originally designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced during the years 2005 to 2007. They are comprised of a s...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024To 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, 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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 7, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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.