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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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Creator: Knoll
Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair
Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Memphis Postmodern Mandarin chairs rendered in black lacquered steel frame with black Naugahyde cushioned seats designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Lounge Chair, 1960's
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Lounge Chair, 1960's

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Lounge Chair, 1960's

$3,500

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Lounge Chair, 1960's

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Platner for Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair. Featuring his classic, 1962 designed, airy vertical Steel Wire rod construction, original Antique Bronze finish, ergonomic bucket seat, ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

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...

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll

$8,630 / set

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll International. An ottoman, listed separately, is also available. This pair of lounge chair...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair

By Knoll

Located in Wichita, KS

A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in 1988 . These chairs are large in scale and impactful. The plush lounge chairs ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy

Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy

$11,000

Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Knoll Associates sofa on steel frame. Sofa has been restored with new webbing, foam and upholstery. Label located on the left hand side of sofa. Label is Knoll Associates, 320 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022. Made in Italy. Upholstered in Knoll textile called Infinite in Sugar (Infinite is a highly usable upholstery and wrapped panel fabric showing continuous circles defined by a fine black outline...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair

Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair

$325

Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 23" W x 24" D x 18" Seat Height x 25.5" Arm He...

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll

$2,500 / set

Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover an icon of modernist outdoor design with this vintage 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz, crafted for Knoll in 1966 at the request of Florence Knoll. Built to w...

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

Materials

Steel

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

A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco

$3,800

A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco

By Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Stockholm, SE

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

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

$3,000

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair...

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

Materials

Walnut

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$2,200

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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,...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Swivel Lounge Chairs in Midnight Blue Mohair, Pair
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Swivel Lounge Chairs in Midnight Blue Mohair, Pair

Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Swivel Lounge Chairs in Midnight Blue Mohair, Pair

$7,500

Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Swivel Lounge Chairs in Midnight Blue Mohair, Pair

By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero

Located in Stamford, CT

While under the direction of Florence Knoll, her namesake company was known for more than just the impressive portfolio of designs still celebrated to this day. Knoll’s teams of tale...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover
Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover

Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover

$3,700 / set

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,...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair
Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair

Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair

$5,000 / set

Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

$15,120

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside. Rosewood plinth...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

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

$4,200 / set

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

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in High Point, NC

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Iron

Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s
Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s

Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s

$3,588

Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s

By Knoll

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent condition. Produced by Knoll.

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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair and Ottoman
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair and Ottoman

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair and Ottoman

$11,095 / set

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair and Ottoman

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 32 wide x 30.5 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 2...

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

$23,300Sale Price / set|27% Off

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

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.
Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.

$7,165 / set

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s
Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

$8,613

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted a chair that would provide complete comfort: “like a basket full of pillows.” Saarin...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

$3,295

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/ch...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

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

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

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

$1,000

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange 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...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

$1,200

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

By Bill Stephens, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use

$9,850

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Original black leather and gray and black patterned fabric. Aluminum and steel base co...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair
Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair

Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair

$556Sale Price|20% Off

Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair

By Bill Stephens, Knoll

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bill Stephens for Knoll dining chair, bentwood and blue Naugahyde seats.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

$4,650

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

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman

$10,395

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman Each chair measures: 30.25 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches and arm hei...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

$9,250

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

The iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, newly upholstered in an exquisite bouclé with black frame.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona
20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona

20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona

$8,374

20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Turin, Turin

Here a Pair of seating mod. MR90 Barcelona, produced in the 1960s circa produced by Knoll International. The Barcelona chair is designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools

$1,600 / set

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered b...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

$16,800

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Timeless and iconic mid century modern Womb chair designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen in response to Florence Knoll's request for a comfortable chair that felt like a basket of pillows...

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll

$519Sale Price|40% Off

Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll

By Knoll, Daystrom Furniture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern bar stools by Daystrom. Newly powder-coated in pink and simi-orange vintage MCM chrome bar stool in original black vinyl fabric, Marked DAYSTROM on the back.    

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

Materials

Metal

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

$1,700 / set

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered and new foam.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

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 Dedar Boucle. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb cha...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel
Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel

Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel

$16,500

Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Easy chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. This set is crafted in polished nickel with the highest grade of Knoll Mohair Velvet upholstery. These chairs were deacc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Knoll Seating

Materials

Nickel

C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch
C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch

C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch

$2,000

C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a N19 Straight-Back Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946. This particular example dates to 1949. The Straight-Back Chair was Nakashima's modern, m...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Birch

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted

$4,900Sale Price / item|24% Off

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous newly reupholstered leather management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections, with the top head sect...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

L54 pair of armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
L54 pair of armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

L54 pair of armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

$2,631Sale Price / set|20% Off

L54 pair of armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of Gae Aulenti model 54L design armchairs for Knoll international. Beautiful timeless design armchairs with black lacquered metal frames and orange/red fabric upholstery. The ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245
2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245

2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245

$650 / item

2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Tubular-Steel Armchair, Model 245, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available for purc...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

$6,500

Orsay Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. White powdercoated frame with woven white/ blue fabric.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

$1,783Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout. A Saarinen Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a spl...

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era
Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

$1,980Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s
Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s

Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s

$9,450 / set

Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of 51W florence Knoll lounge chairs by Knoll Associates, USA 1950s The chairs have a vintage upholstery. We are offering also reupholstery in our in house workshop.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair

$12,995 / set

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 24 inches...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Culver City, CA

One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...

Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

$1,800

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An iconic "Bird Chair" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The high back design is a modern statement but also practical by providing additional comfort when lounging. Per Knoll, "The Bird C...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

$875

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

$1,490 / set

Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched Pair molded fiberglass shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll. Originally debuted in 1960, this very early set is from 1966 ,Classic modernist ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Iron

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll

$1,950 / set

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highland, IN

We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...

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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s
Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s

Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s

$1,794 / set

Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Debrecen, HU

Offered for sale is a beautifully preserved pair of Saarinen “Executive” armchairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The organic curves and gently flowing armrests give these cha...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977
Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977

Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977

$2,900 / item

Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single Warren Platner Arm chair made by Knoll. Distinctive wire design with pedestal motif and rounded back. Comfort and design from the mid-century! Please specify how many of 3 you...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame
Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame

Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame

$20,000

Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame

By Knoll, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Chair, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in collaboration with Gratz Industries (formerly Treitel Gratz) and features a striking combination of white leather cushions and a gold-plated steel frame's rare and luxurious variation of the iconic modernist design. The chair was specially produced for an exhibition called "So right its wrong: the gold Barcelona chair" and has since been newly upholstered with new Knoll Barcelona cushions...

Category

20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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