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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
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Mandarin chairs, bamboo arms Listing is for a pair. Style of Memphis Milo Baughman   

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Bamboo

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with swivel bases designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The design fe...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Set of Five Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Chairs in Beech
2010s Set of Five Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Chairs in Beech

2010s Set of Five Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Chairs in Beech

By Ross Lovegrove, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of five Sprite Side Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Ross Lovegrove for Knoll in 2004. These particular examples were produced in the United States in the 2010s....

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs
1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs

1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Chairs, model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. The set was produced in the USA at around the same t...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fiberglass, Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions

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 ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads
2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads

2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of original Diamond Lounge Chairs in the children’s size, Model 421LS, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The listed price includes the pair. The...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Tulip Stool by Saarinen/Knoll for the Rolex Geneva HQ
Tulip Stool by Saarinen/Knoll for the Rolex Geneva HQ

Tulip Stool by Saarinen/Knoll for the Rolex Geneva HQ

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

Knoll Tulip stool designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in Switzerland during the 1970s. Re-upholstered in high-quality leather. These stools (we have two more with their ...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Blue Fabric 4x Available
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Blue Fabric 4x Available

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Blue Fabric 4x Available

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a blue geometrically patterned fabric. Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs
1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs

1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll

Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

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.  

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Swiss Production Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s
Vintage Swiss Production Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s

Vintage Swiss Production Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and turned out as an immediate success. Saarinen, an American but Finnish-born architect / industrial designer, was one of the main influencers of the new, modernist style now typical for mid-century American furniture design. His aim has always been to use simple forms, provide a comfortable user experience, while applying new techniques and often in cooperation with others. The use of laminated birch wood, regularly seen in the designs of Charles and Ray Eames is no coincidence, since they have worked together in the early 1940s. Other well-known pieces are the Womb Chair, and the Tulip or Pedestal series. Our lounge chair is a Knoll International original, a licensed early Swiss...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Wool, Wood

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

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

By Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

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

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

2011 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs in Red Fabric w/ White Plastic Backs
2011 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs in Red Fabric w/ White Plastic Backs

2011 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs in Red Fabric w/ White Plastic Backs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2011. The listed price includes one chair, and we h...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2 The Rockwell unscripted upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spaces. Mix them with Classic Knoll dining chairs to create an Eclectic statement at your table or sprinkle them around for impromptu guest seating. Make funky colorful side...

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

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Fabric

Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International
Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International

Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Original Eero Saarinen executive armless side or dining chair in black wool fabric with chrome legs. Original fabric and foam in very good condition.

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered
Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered

Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

We are offering for sale a beautiful set of 4 upholstered chairs by Knoll International from the 1980s. The design is by Harry Bertoia and is characterized by its functional elegance...

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1980s American Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman
2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2005. T...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in bruxelles, BE

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

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available
C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available

C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available

By Knoll, Richard Sapper

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 around 2001. It features grey leather upholstery...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, White Frame
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, White Frame

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, White Frame

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wilton, CT

​​Celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines, and meticulous craftsmanship, the Brno Chair is an icon of 20th-century design. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the chair in 1930 wi...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel, 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

Materials

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

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.

2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Enamel, Steel

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Orange Fabric 1x Available
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Orange Fabric 1x Available

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Orange Fabric 1x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The listed price includes one chair. This particular example was produced ...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a rust orange geometrically patterned fabric. Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White
2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White

2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA during 2011. Th...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair
1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair

1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Armchair, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 1963. The design feature...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair

By Knoll

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1970 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Walnut and Red Fabric
1970 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Walnut and Red Fabric

1970 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Walnut and Red Fabric

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cafiero armchair, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in the late 1950s. It features a frame in stained walnut having arms, and has tomato-red hopsack upholstery with cla...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Foam

Trix and Robert Haussmann Leather Chairs by Knoll
Trix and Robert Haussmann Leather Chairs by Knoll

Trix and Robert Haussmann Leather Chairs by Knoll

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Immaculately-presented this identical pair from 'The Lounge Seating' series, originally called The 'New Weissenhof Chair', designed by husband and wife design partners Robert and Tri...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.
Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.

Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll International” during the 1960s. The sofa, two-seater, with arms at both ends, is...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Grey Hopsack 3x Available
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Grey Hopsack 3x Available

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Grey Hopsack 3x Available

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These particular examples were produced in the 1960s and had been reupholstered in 19...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes one chair, and we have three available for purchase in this colorway. ...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail
1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail

1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in Red, introduced in 1983. The price listed is for each chair. These chairs are very resilient, and stackable with a...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Emilio Ambasz, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame

2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric

1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric

By Franco Albini, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll. This was one of Knoll's earliest designs an...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Grey Volo Leather
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Grey Volo Leather

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Grey Volo Leather

By Knoll, Richard Sapper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Sapper Series Management Desk Chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This particular example dates to 2005. This piece is comprised of a steel bas...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Arm Chair in Peach Fabric 5x Available
2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Arm Chair in Peach Fabric 5x Available

2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Arm Chair in Peach Fabric 5x Available

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with Swivel Base, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2014. The desi...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery
1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery

1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of eight Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes one chair, and we have eight available for purchase in th...

Category

1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage set of four chrome dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe manufactured by knoll circa 1970s. . These chairs stand out for their floating design due to the chrome ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads
2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of classic Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420c, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular pair dates to 2011. Their design cons...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2000s Set of Three Vico Magistretti for DePadova "Cirene" Armchair Ebonized Wood
2000s Set of Three Vico Magistretti for DePadova "Cirene" Armchair Ebonized Wood

2000s Set of Three Vico Magistretti for DePadova "Cirene" Armchair Ebonized Wood

By Vico Magistretti, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are a set of three Cirene stackable Ebonized chairs, originally designed by Vico Magistretti in 1999. These particular examples were produced by DePadova for Knoll in Italy. Th...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch

By George Nakashima, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Birch

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric
2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in 2019. The chair features an upholst...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2000s Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Lounge Chair in Brown Leather 4x Available
2000s Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Lounge Chair in Brown Leather 4x Available

2000s Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Lounge Chair in Brown Leather 4x Available

By Piero Lissoni, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a circa 2008 production Divina lounge chair, designed by Piero Lissoni and produced by Knoll. Four chairs are available, though the price listed is for each one. The chairs c...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2
2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2

2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 2015. I...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1999 Set of Eight Davis Allen Exeter Armless Dining Chairs with Provenance
1999 Set of Eight Davis Allen Exeter Armless Dining Chairs with Provenance

1999 Set of Eight Davis Allen Exeter Armless Dining Chairs with Provenance

By Davis Allen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of eight Exeter Dining Armless Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993. These particular examples date to the year 1999. They are comprised of a wo...

Category

1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric
1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric

1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Three-Seater Sling Bench, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll International in 1971. It was produced in the USA around 1973. The piece features a cast aluminum base that is powder-coated black, and has 3 sectioned upholstered seats. Hannah and Morrison...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1950s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Child Size Side Chair No. 425-N
1950s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Child Size Side Chair No. 425-N

1950s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Child Size Side Chair No. 425-N

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Child's Bertoia Side Chair with seat cushion, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1955. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Fiberglass Shell Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Fiberglass Shell Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Fiberglass Shell Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A barstool with a black fiberglass shell on splayed, painted legs.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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.