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
Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll & Associates, 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods retaining the original woven green wool upholstery. Measures: 40.5" tall, seat height 31".
Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2016 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs w/ Grey Boucle Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Saarinen Armless Executive Chairs, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. These examples were produced in 2016. The listed price incl...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plastic
Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Jens Risom chairs made in the 1940s, model “666” of the 600 series from 1941.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color dot fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Textile, Plastic
1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chairs
Designed by Pfister and manufactured by Knoll, these cube lounge chairs are a classic design that ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
C. 2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Blue Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Models 70L and 74Y, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was manufactured in the USA in...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label
By Knoll, Jens Risom
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
1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Model 245 Chrome and Leather Armchair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
245 armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Early edition with original leather and stainless steel frame.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1986 Set of Four Knoll Mandarin Armless Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 4 Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes the set of 4. Their design features an upholstered seat & bac...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amarillo, TX
Florence Knoll
Pair of benches
USA 1954
leather, steel
Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H inches
Pair of custom-sized Florence Knoll benches in a custom flat steel finish wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic Easy chair for Knoll. We have reupholstered this in a high-quality mohair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in North Miami, FL
The wide/ Large diamond chair is the largest of the Bertoia seating group. These vintage chairs have the ORIGINAL brown covers in very good o...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International.
Produced from 1958-1975!
This series has exceptional seating comfort and a timelessly modern look.
Dxhxl: 78x81x72 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
C. 2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w/ Arms in Black Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comp...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio MR arm chair in gorgeous red leather upholstery. These examples came from the e...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Black Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Bar Stool for Knoll, 1940s
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed stool having an architectural blackened steel base with a floating chrome footrest supporting a sculptural walnut seat upholstered with thick patinated wove...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stamped midcentury armchair by Knoll. Designed in 1927, the Krefeld chair features the pure composition featured in all of of Mies van der Rohe’s work. T...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2011 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs in Red Fabric w/ White Plastic Backs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Side Table in Bronzed Steel and Glass
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Side Table, model 3710T, originally designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This particular example features a bronzed-steel base and has a glass top. It date...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. These examples date to the 1960s and have...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
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
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather & Bronze Finish
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Brno' Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular piece was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The design features a fla...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll International Green Capitonné Leather Steel feet Benches
By Knoll
Located in IT
Knoll International benches in green capitonné leather and steel feet. There are 2 benches and they have been completely restored both in the padding and reupholstered with new green...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany.
One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment.
Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Specifications:
Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle.
Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer.
The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort.
The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support.
The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood.
Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish.
The seat cushion is reversible.
Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
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
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Side Chair in Pink Mohair 2x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. These particular examples were produced in the USA in 2022. The list...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2
By Knoll, Florence 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
C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an unusual pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs, model 84 ULB, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. We date this pair to C. 1958, and the listed price includes the pair....
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Chrome Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Bird chair in chrome. The chair has a beautiful and elegant design with beautiful angles an d details. The chair shows some traces of use, like some rusty spots, which can be polishe...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
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
2013 SM1 Sofa in Orange Leather by Shelton Mindel for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2013 production SM1 Sofa, designed by Shelton Mindel and produced by Knoll. The sofa was specially ordered in orange leather with very nice hand feel. It's in terrific cond...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell.
...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Knoll Studio “Brno Tubular” Lounge Chair Armchairs in Dark Brown Leather
By Knoll
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, original identical-pair of “Brno Tubular” Armchairs from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile dark-brown leather, and with ...
Category
2010s Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Milano, MI
La Poltrona Lounge Platner, disegnata nel 1966 da Warren Platner per Knoll International , risulta tutt’oggi una seduta contemporanea. Caratterizzata da linee molto eleganti, present...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Lounge Chair for 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
Florence Knoll leather two-seater mod. 65 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence 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
Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs in Striped Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2009. The listed price includes one chair,...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s production executive armchair with metal legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example has tan fabric upholstery. Condition overall is...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
J. Kastholm, JK 720 Lounge Chair for Kill International, 1970s
By Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Renens, CH
JK 720 Lounge Chair by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International:
The JK 720 Chair was only produced for a short time during the 1970s by Alfred Kill’s company; it features a brushed ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1990s Heli Three-Seat Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Heli three-seat sofa, initially designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in 1983. This particular piece was produced in Czechoslovakia in the early 1990s, an...
Category
1990s Czech Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Enamel
Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Stool stamped Knoll International.
Cast aluminium base,
Wear due to time and use of the stool.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s executive armchair No. 71 USB designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example retains part of its original 320 Park Avenue label, ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red 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. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Dining Chair in Tan Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, Model 71A, initially designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2021. The listed price includes ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Barstool Enameled, Brushed Chrome Steel w/ Upholstered Seats By Knoll, 1960
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
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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.