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Knoll Seating

Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.

“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.

A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.

With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.

The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.

Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.

By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.

“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.

In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.

Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.

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1980s Pair of Gae Aulenti for Knoll Orsay Dining Arm Chairs with Frame & Leather
1980s Pair of Gae Aulenti for Knoll Orsay Dining Arm Chairs with Frame & Leather

1980s Pair of Gae Aulenti for Knoll Orsay Dining Arm Chairs with Frame & Leather

$3,000 / set

1980s Pair of Gae Aulenti for Knoll Orsay Dining Arm Chairs with Frame & Leather

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Orsay Armchairs, originally designed by Gae Aulenti in 1976. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1980s. This armchair was named af...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric

$1,500 / set

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric

By Don Pettit, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs

$4,000Sale Price / set|27% Off

Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

$2,930

Model 2530-3, 2-Seater Bench in Maharam Wool by Florence Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A refined example of Florence Knoll’s architectural approach to furniture design, the Model 2530-3 two-seat bench combines clean modernist lines with balanced proportions and excepti...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

$7,603

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. In un...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.

Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.

$525 / item

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...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

$4,700 / set

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...

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

Materials

Leather

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s
Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

$4,600

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

By Knoll, Ralph Rapson

Located in Detroit, MI

The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Birch

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

$1,100

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It features legs of polished tubular stai...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

$24,753 / set

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...

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

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Steel

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

$4,050

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exceptional sofa from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sle...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

$1,960Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1960s....

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available

2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available

$750 / item

2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a (sold separately) gorgeous and original Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Sofa, produced by Knoll. Multiples of these two-seater sofas are a...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Fabric

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather
2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather

$11,000

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

$6,000 / set

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72

$650 / item

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 ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

$2,195

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple yet elegant vanity stool by Warren Platner for Knoll c1970. Brand new cushion with all new foam in burnt orange color. Attached using velcro to lock in place. In excellent v...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2006
Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2006

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2006

$4,400 / set

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2006

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in our wavy New Zealand sheepskin "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Flore...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa

$7,280

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970

Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970

$1,690

Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Buffalo, NY

"Sling" armchair from the 70s for Knoll by designers Andrew Morrison and Bruce Hannah in a dark brown leather -like fabric and cast aluminum. Origina...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll
Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll

Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll

$7,500 / set

Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely stunning pair of the iconic lounge chair designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. Aluminum with polished stainless steel accents. This rare ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

$1,195 / set

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Knoll

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern side chairs or dining chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black lacqu...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll

$8,237 / item

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll

By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Bastiano 2 seater sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa. Two piece available. Supporting structure in solid oak. Flying cushions with polyurethane bottom and top in feather on covered steel...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

$2,395

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool This stool measures: 16.75 wide x 16.75 deep x 21.75 high, with a seat height of 21.75 inches Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our p...

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

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa

$6,000

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in San Antonio, TX

Mid-Century Modern 'Bastiano' sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. This vintage three-seater sofa features a sturdy oak frame and upholstered in a beautiful turquoise fabric, Italy, 1960s...

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery

1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery

$2,750

1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This is an early example, dating to the late 1960s. The frame of this chair is ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

$3,995 / set

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Bar Stool for Knoll, 1940s
Bar Stool for Knoll, 1940s

Bar Stool for Knoll, 1940s

$3,800

Bar Stool for Knoll, 1940s

By Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautifully constructed stool having an architectural blackened steel base with a floating chrome footrest supporting a sculptural walnut seat upholstered with thick patinated wove...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric

$450 / item

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...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC
2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

$800 / item

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2007. The listed price includes one chair...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s

$15,031

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll, Gavina

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s. Top Rare sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knowll Gavina. A totally innovative modular syste...

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1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Pair of Armchairs "Bastiano," Italy 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Pair of Armchairs "Bastiano," Italy 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Pair of Armchairs "Bastiano," Italy 1970s

$9,413 / set

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Pair of Armchairs "Bastiano," Italy 1970s

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Naples, IT

Elegant pair of club/lounge chairs Model Bastiano, designed by iconic Italian design duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy. The chairs have a solid wooden frame and have recently...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

$25,200Sale Price / set|21% Off

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

By Robert Venturi, Knoll, 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

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail
2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

$4,500 / item

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. These particular examples were produced by Knoll Studio in the USA during 2019. The c...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair
Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair

$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. He ...

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

Materials

Stainless 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

$1,900 / item

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$750 / item

Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid century classic and iconic Bertoia for Knoll stools in a high chrome finish. Architectural design, clean original condition, ready to use. Very solid and sturdy showing no loss t...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$1,900 / set

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of four indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white mesh metal seats and sled legs.

 Additional set of 4 & two additional sets of 6 available separate...

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

Materials

Metal

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

$3,299 / set

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. They have a fibergla...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$2,895 / set

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of mid century modern indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white painted metal seats with signature mesh back atop sled legs.

Additional set of six ch...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner Wire Chairs for Knoll, Upholstered, Mid-Century Modern
Warren Platner Wire Chairs for Knoll, Upholstered, Mid-Century Modern

Warren Platner Wire Chairs for Knoll, Upholstered, Mid-Century Modern

$13,622 / set

Warren Platner Wire Chairs for Knoll, Upholstered, Mid-Century Modern

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of wire chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International in the early 1960s. Early production pieces with steel wire bases, upholstered in blue and grey fabric. A true ...

Category

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

Materials

Wire

12 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
12 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

12 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

$26,495 / set

12 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 12. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair
Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

$7,500 / set

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the celebrated German architect and a pivotal figure in the Bauhaus movement, helped redefine 20th-century design through his exploration of form, material,...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

$1,400

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Dining Chair, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The chair feat...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

$9,500Sale Price|20% Off

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A collectors example early production Warren Platner 'Easy' chair for Knoll International, United States, circa 1966. This iconic high-back lounge chair, often affectionately referre...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Bronze

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

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

$1,000 / item

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6
Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6

$11,400 / set

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

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

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

$1,900

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2004. USA. Matching sofa available. Upholstered in Knoll Textiles Velvet.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Velvet

Orsay Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, White Leather, Italy, 1975
Orsay Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, White Leather, Italy, 1975

Orsay Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, White Leather, Italy, 1975

$1,632 / set

Orsay Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, White Leather, Italy, 1975

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

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

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

$5,250

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

$3,600 / set

Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 stacking 'Handkerchief' chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International. This set was produced in 1991 and retains its original tags. Massimo and Lella Vignelli both studied architecture before founding the Vignelli Office of Design and Architecture in 1960. In 1971 they established Vignelli Associates, a vehicle for focusing on projects that incorporated their industrial, furniture and graphic design talents. Their diverse portfolio includes corporate identity work for IBM, American Airlines, and Bloomingdales as well as signage for the New York Subway system and Washington, D.C. Additionally, Vignelli Associates contributed two furniture designs to the Knoll portfolio: the Handkerchief chair (designed together with David Law) and the Paperclip table...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum
1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum

1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum

$2,500

1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Two-Seat Sling Sofa, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a polished cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The uphols...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International
Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International

Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International

$16,500 / set

Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production lounge chairs model 1715L designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll. Both chairs are in very good original condition with bronze wire construction. The Platner Colle...

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)
Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)

Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)

$1,738Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

Model 72 Dining Chair in Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 72 Dining Chair in Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 72 Dining Chair in Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

$1,749

Model 72 Dining Chair in Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

The Saarinen Model 72 Dining Chair by Knoll International is a true design icon. Introduced in 1950 by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, it reflects his signature vision of s...

Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Sheraton Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll. 1986, Signed
Pair Sheraton Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll. 1986, Signed

Pair Sheraton Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll. 1986, Signed

$16,850 / set

Pair Sheraton Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll. 1986, Signed

By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of two Robert Ventura and Denise Scott Brown Sheraton Chairs for Knoll. Produced in 1986. Both examples are signed with the original Knoll labels.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs

Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.

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Questions About Knoll Seating
  • What is a Knoll Sofa?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who is Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I date Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Parker Knoll chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who owns Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where is Knoll furniture made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the history of the Knoll sofa?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where are Knoll chairs made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where does Florence Knoll live?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Does Herman Miller own Knoll?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who is the CEO of Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if a Knoll chair is real?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What furniture did Florence Knoll make?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where do I buy Parker Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • When did Knoll start stamping furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where are Parker Knoll sofas made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can I tell if my Knoll table is real?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?
    1 Answer
    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.

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