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
Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Basel, BS
These rare beauties are hard to keep in stock!
This listing is for one chair, we have two available. Use the drop down menu to indicate how many chairs you would like.
The fabric o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$1,771 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bertoia for Knoll Stool
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bertoia design counter stool manufactured by Knoll International, circa 1950s-1960s. This example is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,200
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich, the Barcelona chair remains one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-century design. Originally created in 1929 f...
Category
1960s Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll
By Knoll, Daystrom Furniture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bar stools by Daystrom.
Newly powder-coated in pink and simi-orange vintage MCM chrome bar stool in original black vinyl fabric, Marked DAYSTROM on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$519 Sale Price
40% Off
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Executive side chair designed by Mid Century Modern designer royalty Eero Saarinen and constructed by one of the very top makers of quality modern furniture of the time, Knoll. Eero ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Black Leather Club-Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Brussel, BE
Set of two iconic Italian cube lounge chairs made in black leather with a seemingly floating base, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in the 1980’s.
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Ensemble de deux fauteuils c...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a brand new, never used Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa — an authentic original from the iconic Florence Knoll Collection. This piece reflects Florence Knoll’s design...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Bronze Finish Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Warren Platner designed wire lounge chairs for Knoll in bronze finish. there have been re-upholstered in a Knoll velvet. In good overall condition., The fabric is...
Category
2010s American Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$12,000 / set
Italian Mid Century Barcelona Pouf by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white leather Barcelona pouf or footrest by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s.
Pouf or footrest mod. Barcelona with polyurethane foam seat covered in whit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Gehry Power Play chair.
Hard maple, black finish.
Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips.
The underside of both piece...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
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 in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and coffee brown leather.
Fully restored in Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Ottoman Fußhocker Knoll Intenational Tulip Hocker
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Fußhocker von Knoll International aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Eero Saarinen, einem der renommiertesten und bek...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Metal
$556 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of unique and very high-quality 'slipper chairs' model 51W, an early design by American designer Florence Knoll dates from 1955 and is becoming more rare to find nowa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular wooden bench with a lattice mesh of 2" wide leather strapping plus removable two-drawer cabinet with inlaid blue enamel top, standing on four metal l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stools in Two Tone Fabric 6x Available
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cesca Bar Stools, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2019. The stools are comp...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der Rohde c.
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Modernist Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohde, made by Knoll, circa.
High quality examples of these classic Bauhaus masterpieces. The chairs are in good, origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s. Th...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1990 Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe Model 250LS 2x Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These examples were produced by Knoll in the United States in 1990. The listed price includes one chair, and we have five chairs available for purchase. They feature solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frames (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and have patinated Whiskey Brown leather cushions. The retail price of these chairs was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
The Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Lounge Chair, Model 51, is a classic example of mid-century mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Purple Cato 1980s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive set of 4 Lounge chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. All covered with a fantastic 2-tone Purple Cato wool fabric.
The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage lightly restored Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office armch...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Berlin, DE
We have another model of the butterfly chair with light brown leather listed.
The butterfly chair, also known as the BKF chair or the Hardoy chair, is a folding chair with a simple yet elegant design. The chair consists of a metal frame with a sling seat and backrest made from leather. The frame is typically made of tubular steel and has two curved legs that are connected by a crossbar at the bottom, as well as two more angled legs that support the seat and backrest.
The butterfly chair was designed by Argentine architects Juan Kurchan...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Arne Jacobsen, Knoll, Fritz Hansen
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,897 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE PAIR of Early woven leather lounge chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll.
Made in USA, circa 1950's.
Stamped. See images.
East Coast Delivery for a fee. Please message for pricing.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
$6,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair.
One of Knoll's most significant chairs was designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock.
Sixty years after its introduction,...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The listed price includes one chair, and we currently have four chairs in this fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Orsay Arm Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Orsay armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1975. Made of white leather and lacquered steel, these chairs feature a bold, curved design. They remain in their original vintage c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been in...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair by Warren Platner in metal with green fabric. Knoll edition. Large model. Seat height: 49 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Fabric and Steel Ottomans, 1965
Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather
A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Set of Eight Mies van der Rohe Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Flat Bar Brno Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s. These iconic chairs feature flat-bar stainless steel...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione in pelle verde Bauhaus dell'iconico lettino Barcelona e prodotto da KNOLL.
Il lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eero Saarinen’s 'executive' armchair for Knoll originally designed in the 1950s is an enduring design. First seen in an office setting this piece is now often featured as a dining ch...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Matching Pair of Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather.
Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1993 Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Woven Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Frank Gehry for Knoll "Power Play" armchair and ottoman. This stunning artful furniture designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll feature a bentwood construction with a ribbon-...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs
In teal leather.
The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Tobia Scarpa new Green Boucle "Bastiano" 2-Seater Sofa for Knoll, 1960s, Italy
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in The Hague, NL
Two-seater sofa was produced by Knool in 1960s and designed by Tobia Scarpa.
Mid-Century Modern period Italian design item.
Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experime...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wenge, Bouclé
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Bauhaus Mies van der Rohe MR 20 black leather cantilever arm chairs were made by Knoll in 1979. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Ludwig Mies van ...
Category
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Knoll by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Black Piton Swivel Stool
By Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll in 2015, the Piton stool is a fantastic example of contemporary furniture design.
Perfectly balancing style and practi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$354 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sets one and only home was a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. Price is for both items
All items are viewable at our Los Angeles Arts District showroom and warehou...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features a fiberglass seat, original red upholstery, original labels, quality American craftsmanship. Doe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Tubular Dining Arm Chair Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 242 MR adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cognac Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s Ex Estée Lauder
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 1970s. From the company property of Estée Lauder.
The piece features a...
Category
1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest.
Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an iconic slatted-oak bench, Model 400, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It is an early piece, and dates to circa 1952. The bench was constructed using solid ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 10 Brno Flat Bar chairs by Knoll, design by Mies van der Rohe, 20th century
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, VI
Brno Chair Flat Bar is a chair created by Mies Vas der Rohe, a German designer who changed the history of 20th century design. The object was desig...
Category
1960s American Other Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$8,137 Sale Price
40% Off
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Knoll Wool Boucle, Pair Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition pair of authentic Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are upholstered in a gorgeous red wool boucle fabric by Knoll called their "Classic Bo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
$4,700 Sale Price / item
21% Off
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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.