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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 seatinglounge 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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Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s
Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s

Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this Model 71 dining chair embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovation converge i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Uccle, BE

Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...

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

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Leather

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderfully redone vintage 1960’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. It has been reupholstered in a beautiful Knoll fabric designed by Nick Cave called Garden Vert. Fr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Wool

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather
Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare and beautifully preserved set of four early Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs, manufactured by Knoll in the 1960s. These examples retain their original black leather...

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

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Steel

Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Milano, IT

The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies van der Rohe. These vintage chairs are iconic, with frames that draw inspiration from...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered
1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful early vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair. The chair dates from 1966. We had it upholstered and it is stamped with the date on the shell of 1966. We have had the c...

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1960s American Vintage Knoll Seating

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Wool

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Wonderful pair of club chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll circa 2004. The original design of these was from the 1920s. These are very well made and comfortable cha...

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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

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Leather, Ash

Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa
Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa

Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back Light wear, consistent with use.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Vicenza, IT

Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International. Made of chromed steel and leather. Fully restored in Italy. The Barcelona cha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Solid Maple Side Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
Pair of Solid Maple Side Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

Pair of Solid Maple Side Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed in 1943 by Jens Risom for Knoll Studio, this modest 600 Series side chair has an angular fame of solid maple wood and kicked out square legs finished with small plastic feet...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Maple

Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather
Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather

Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll circa 2015. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were originally designed by Ludwig Mies va...

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

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll, Gavina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Cesca Arm Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll / Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. The classic...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948
Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948

Florence Knoll, Model 75 Stools, Birch, Iron, Knoll Associates, USA, 1948

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of birch and iron stools, Model 75, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates, USA, 1948. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Iron

6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric
6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric

6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Telgte, DE

Six exclusive Saarinen chairs from Knoll International - a design classic (without table, lamps, sofa and decoration) Model: Side Chair 72 U Design: Eero Saarinen Manufacturer: Knol...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair
Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

$556Sale Price / item|20% Off

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

By Knoll

Located in Commerce, CA

A Herman Miller Brand! Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair (1928) by Knoll is a comfortable cantilever design with a poetic blend of materials. Named after his daughter Francesca, the icon...

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

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Steel, Metal

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen with Sunbrella "Nairobi" acrylic upholstery seat making a striking black and white botanical fern pattern on the bark cloth fabric. The st...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and sought after set of collectors chairs is called the 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 featuring a black c...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather, Laminate, Plywood

Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll

Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in New York, NY

Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in grayish blue leather, it is in good, original condition, showing l...

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Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating

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Leather

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Butterfly Chair with a tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan, and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll. This iconic mid-century design exudes a relaxed ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide. When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...

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

Materials

Steel

Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knl set of Four Bruno chairs with arm pads, Original Gray leather with stainless steel frames. * Seat Height (in): 17.5 * ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Telgte, DE

Exceptional, balanced design Manufacturer: Knoll International Design: Florence Knoll Florence Knoll transferred the principles of the architecture of her time to the design of fur...

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

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Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage co...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...

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

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Steel

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases
Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designed for one year in very limited production run, executive lounge armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, unusual square stock aluminum bases, slightly lower back legs ma...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Platner Armchair, designed by Warren Platner, produced by Knoll Studio
Platner Armchair, designed by Warren Platner, produced by Knoll Studio

Platner Armchair, designed by Warren Platner, produced by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Armchair designed and engineered by Warren Platner, produced by Knoll Studio, 1960s. The Platner chair is a masterpiece of mid-century modernism. The frame is made of vertical steel...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Gold

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman
Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman.. Amazing original condition,, Retains it's original Knoll wool fabric upholstery..Classic design..

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Italy. Upholstered in original leather and reworked with boucle seats and back rests. Metal base.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Bouclé

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of armchairs 'Tulip', model 151, design Eero Saarinen, 1955-1956. Early production, probably 1960s. White lacquered molded fiberglass and seat with wool cover. Produced by Knoll...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...

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

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Sheepskin

Orsay Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
Orsay Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

Orsay Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Original gunmetal frame with reupholstered cushions

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll
Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll

Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

[Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll] This sophisticated set of mid-century dining chairs, crafted by Warren Platner for Knoll, features gracefully curved, ni...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed

Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed

By Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and sought after set of four (4) collectors pieces are called the 'Queen Anne' chairs by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 and feature a faux olive burl design with tan leather seats. Post-Modern functional art ready to be used as stand-alone collectible sculptures or as chairs. Signed underneath three chairs with Knoll International labels. Please note, the color amongst the 4 chairs are consistent however due to the studio lighting they appear slightly different from chair to chair, this is simply due to the angle and position of the studio photography lights...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original
Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Espoo, FI

Tulip chair with armrests, white with brown leather upholstered seat cushion. Designer Eero Saarinen. Manufacturer Knoll. The chair is in good used condition. Manufacturer's stamp on...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Wire

Otto Zapf for Knoll Intl. 1970s Patinated Tan Leather Executive Highback Chair
Otto Zapf for Knoll Intl. 1970s Patinated Tan Leather Executive Highback Chair

Otto Zapf for Knoll Intl. 1970s Patinated Tan Leather Executive Highback Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in St. Louis, MO

This gorgeous on trend highly patinated carmel brown leather highback executive desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections , with w...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mr chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927 and manufactured by Knoll
Mr chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927 and manufactured by Knoll

Mr chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927 and manufactured by Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Ravenna, IT

Mr. chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927 and produced in the same year by Knoll International. With its curved tubular steel frame, the MR chair has been a major design icon s...

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1920s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll
MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and unusual pair of MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe from the MR collection, 1927. The lounge chairs are early Knoll production constructed of polished chrome t...

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1970s American Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll  (up to 30)
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll  (up to 30)

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll, Leather & Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll, Leather & Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll, Leather & Chrome

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1970s Bill Stephens for Knoll Office Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric
1970s Bill Stephens for Knoll Office Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric

1970s Bill Stephens for Knoll Office Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric

By Bill Stephens, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bill Stephens Desk Chair, originally designed for Knoll in the 1960s. This particular example dates back to the 1970s. The chair is comprised of a bentwood frame with a sea...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952
White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952

White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Bertoia Side Chair is a timeless icon of mid-century modern design, originally created by Italian-born sculptor and designer Harry Bertoia in 1952 for Knoll. Renowned for its air...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Chrome String Chairs by Andre Dupre for Knoll international
Set of Four Chrome String Chairs by Andre Dupre for Knoll international

Set of Four Chrome String Chairs by Andre Dupre for Knoll international

By Andre Dupre, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare set of four 1947 Chrome and string stacking dining chairs by French Designer Andre Dupre for Knoll International. One of the chairs retain part of the early Knoll International...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five

Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five

By Knoll

Located in East Freetown, MA

Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With original orange fabric and cushions (stiff).

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco
A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco

A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco

By Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Art Deco highback lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll, 1930s. Knoll was founded in 1865 by Wilhelm Knoll with the ambition to manufacture high quailty furniture. During t...

Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Knoll Mohair
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Knoll Mohair

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Knoll Mohair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrest . in m...

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Florence Relaxed Two-Seater Sofa
Knoll Florence Relaxed Two-Seater Sofa

Knoll Florence Relaxed Two-Seater Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, this iconic two-seater reflects her architectural approach to furniture—restrained, geometric, and timeless. With softened proportions and deeper ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug

Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We collected this cult-favorite, vintage Mies Van Der Rohe daybed at auction. The stainless steel legs, walnut base, and black leather upholstery are all in excellent condition. See ...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb chairs are some of our most p...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

1990s Gae Aulenti for Knoll Lounge Chair in Blue Leather 8x Available
1990s Gae Aulenti for Knoll Lounge Chair in Blue Leather 8x Available

1990s Gae Aulenti for Knoll Lounge Chair in Blue Leather 8x Available

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Aulenti Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in 1974 as part of the Aulenti Collection. The listed price includes one lounge chair, and ...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pair of Tobia Scarpa Oak Bastiano Lounge Chairs
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Oak Bastiano Lounge Chairs

Pair of Tobia Scarpa Oak Bastiano Lounge Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1970s. A handsome pair of Bastiano lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. Featuring a solid white oak frame with plush cushions upholstered in a textured oatmeal ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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.