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
1995 Pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Stainless Frames Red
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 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 1995, and the listed price includes the pair. They feature solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frames (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and have cushions upholstered in Spinneybeck "Sabrina" calfskin leather in Nasturtium, a color that resembles a deep terracotta. The retail price of these chairs was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair, rendering them to be very special indeed.
Each chair measures 30 inches long, 29.5 inches wide, and 30.25 inches high. Their seat height is 17 inches. Both the frames and the leather upholstery are in good condition, with some light cat scratches...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
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
2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Daybed / Couch, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to 2005. It feature...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 36 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 24.75 inchesAll pieces of furniture c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1972 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Side Chairs w/ Blue Upholstery 151C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal side chairs, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. These examples date to 1972. The listed price includes t...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chair
This chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches
We take our photos in a cont...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of leather club chairs designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Executed in grayish blue leather, close to a slate blue in tone. Chairs are matching in color, they appear different in the pictures as a result of uneven lighting. The chairs are in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Priced and offered as a pair, please view the matching loveseat we have listed separately at Barbarella Home...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
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
1990s Gae Aulenti for Knoll Lounge Chair in Blue Leather 8x Available
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
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
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
Pair of Shelton Mindel Arm Chairs for Knoll, 2006 Upholstered Seat
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Shelton Mindel chairs for Knoll, 2006.
Lacquered wood, mohair.
Knoll plaque and paper label on underside.
Measures: 22”W x 23”D x 32”H.
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Condition: These chairs a...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973.
This iconic chair was des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Zweisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in Black
By Knoll, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Handkerchief Chair, Model 4901, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. These examples date to 1998. Their design features a wavy molded seat in black, perched atop a black powder-coated steel sled base. The Vignelli’s were some of the most influential designers of the 20th century, perhaps most famous for their work with the New York City subway maps...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Of Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Brno leather lounge chairs from 1971
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contac...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
$4,000 Sale Price / set
27% 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
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity to own a one of a kind piece. This bench can also make a great soft ottoman.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s, Set of 3
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare set of Barcelona chairs with an ottoman was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s.
The pieces features an amazing hand dyed cognac leat...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
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
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern executive arm chair for sale. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1950's. This one was manufactured in the 1960's, and has been professional...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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
Pair Mid century bastiano lounge chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Gavina
By Knoll, Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Vintage "bastiano" lounge chairs with a rosewood frame and both chairs newly reupholstered in black leather from the Original cushions. All original frame has a B...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Brass
$8,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Black Leather Management Office Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Black Leather Management Office Chair
This chair measures: 31.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame.
The chairs were manufactu...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless steel legs and all original glides.
Labels absent but there's the presence of the out...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 / set
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Westside Collection Lounge Armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for KnollStudio in 1983. Not too many of these were produced. This one dates to the 1990s based o...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s, his vision was to create a chair that was sturdy and practical, but also looked light and airy. He famously said "They are mainly made of air,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Aluminum and Leather 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
From Richard Schultz's collection for Knoll known widely as the 1966 Collection, the clean lines of the 25L lounge chair emphasize its understated design. A slender rectilinear frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cube Chair in Green Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage club chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, ca. 1970s.
Upholstered in a fabulous deep green mohair. Original upholstery shows very well.
The chair is v...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet
2000s Knoll / AMAT 3 Jamaica Bar Stools designed by Pepe Cortes 10x Available
By Knoll, Pepe Cortés
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple stools are available, priced individually) Jamaica bar stool, originally designed by Pepe Cortes for AMAT-3 in 1993. These stools are a later Knoll & AMAT-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
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 popular designs. This womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Bill Stephens For Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern lounges chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the early 1960's. Model no. 1315 with dark walnut frame and new brushed silver velvet upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$3,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs in a supple Italian Leathe...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa
By Knoll, Florence 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
1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in London, GB
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927.
Produced by Knoll International in the USA, with Brown leather and a chrome steel frame; t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
$6,047 Sale Price
20% Off
Warren Platner Pair of Wire Frame Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warren Platner Model No. 1715 Nickel Plated Wire Frame Lounge Chairs designed for Knoll, 1960's/1970's
These iconic chairs have been reupholstered in this blue floral pattern at som...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen "Tulip" White Stool for Knoll W/ Leopard Print Seat
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eero Saarinen's iconic white "Tulip" stool, a design synonymous with Knoll, showcases a sleek, steel-cast construction with a white finish. Adding a touch of flair, its seat is uphol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$660 Sale Price
40% Off
Knoll Chairs
By Knoll, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Pasadena, TX
(30) Knoll 2000 "Moment" arm chairs
Designed by Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk
Taking its cue from the cantilevered form of the classic Tubular Brno chair by Ludwig Mies van...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches
All pieces of furnit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Richard Schultz Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white plastic coated wire chaise lounge with adjustable backrest and orange Knoll fabric two piece cushion . This rare chaise was produced for in door use since unlike the outdoor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design!
The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$950 / item
Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Joe D'Urso for Knoll Swivel Lounge Chairs in Blue Leather Model 2165
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D’Urso Swivel chair, model 2165, initially designed by Joe D’Urso for Knoll in 2008. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several D’Urso chairs available ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs
Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.
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- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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, 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, 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 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.