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
1963 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Vinyl Armless Executive Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of armless executive dining / side chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in 1963. The chairs retain original labels from Met...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s. The chair is in gorgeous original condition with some patina and wear shown to the s...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960's and manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 1970's.
This set has been rest...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Dining Chairs in Rattan & Chrome
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six 1970s vintage MR10 Chairs, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These are gorgeous original examples, which still retain...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll. This was one of Knoll's earliest designs an...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, pair of lounge chairs, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1966
This iconic easy chair by Warren Platner is created by welding...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive armchair in off-white leather with light walnut wood legs. The chair was produced in 2021, acquired directly from a Knoll employee. It ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
1960s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Tulip Side Chairs in Brown Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining chairs with brown fabric seat pads. These are early armless examples from the 1960s and guaranteed as originals....
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs circa 1979 Pair Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. The leather retains it's warm original pati...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Interna...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2020 Knoll Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2020. The fabric looks and feels simil...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
Materials
Fabric
2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll Swell Lounge Chair in White / Silver
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swell Lounge Chair designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. It has a white powder coated frame with white side members and silver/white mesh. The swell lounge cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2007 Set of 6 Knoll Brno Tubular Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Brno dining chairs, model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular set was produced in 2007 by Knoll. The listed price includes the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...
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1950s American Modern Vintage 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
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 242 MR adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s Knoll / AMAT 3 Jamaica Bar Stools designed by Pepe Cortes 8x Available
By Pepe Cortés, Knoll
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
1973 Pair of Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Series Rare Armless Lounge Chairs
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original pair of rare 1966 series armless lounge chairs, designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll International. This set was acquired from a the son o...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of model 72 chairs, in wood and yellow fabric, United States, design 1948
Pair of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage example, w...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman, Blue Upholstery, Black Frame
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair, Blue Upholstery, Black Wrought Iron Frame. Being sold as is. The chair is in original condition and will need new upholstery if you're planning ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful early version of the N19 straight back chair in birch. Designed and made by George Nakashima and sold by Knoll associates. this early v...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s executive armchair No. 71 USB designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example retains part of its original 320 Park Avenue label, ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.
Category
1950s Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen. This is one of Saarinen's most iconic works, which was introduce...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll Set of 4
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Culver City, CA
These spectacular chairs need no introduction. this rare X base models are in my opinion the most incredible of his designs with this unexpected and unconventional look and design al...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Stainless Brno Chair Blue Leather 5x
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the Flat Bar Brno Chair (five are available, priced separately), designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Notably, this is the solid stainless steel version w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but restrained form speaks to Risom's Scandinavian heritage. The upholstered body is s...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Executive Armchair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered in a ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Spoke Base Ottoman Pouf "Mushroom" Stool. Item features a chrome metal base, red velvet upholstered "mushroo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s production executive armchair with metal legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example has tan fabric upholstery. Condition overall is...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1949 Set of Four George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N19 Chairs in Walnut
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four N19 Straight Chairs, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to circa 1949. The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashi...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair Abacus Fabric
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (The price listed is for one chair, however, four are available) Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive arm chair in Knoll's 5A Peacock color of the Abacus fab...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1980s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an authentic circa 1980s production Knoll Barcelona chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. The design features a graceful polished stainless...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
By Eero Saarinen, Nordiska Kompaniet, Knoll
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Eero Saarinen may have succeeded in designing one of the best, most beautiful and most comfortable chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero S...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in Red, introduced in 1983. The price listed is for each chair. These chairs are very resilient, and stackable with a...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Early Charles Pollock 657 Leather Sling Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A nice early example the Rare model 657 leather sling lounge chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1960. The leather has wonderful rick dark brown patina and is in good Vintage ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair w/ Rolling Base Black Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive rolling armchair with black leather upholstery. The chair was produced in in 2004 (a couple of them in 2011, though cond...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
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
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.