Skip to main content

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.

to
93
995
255
977
254
26
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
790
480
176
243
116
173
87
119
68
84
56
93
714
348
6
2
1
1
1
976
280
5
477
445
5
3
36
78
177
219
120
59
952
640
486
399
378
991
976
197
111
41
1,257
1,246
1,246
1,587
1,257
1,161
925
901
Creator: Knoll
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...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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 Florence Knoll, 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.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Iron

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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,...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Wilhelm Knoll, 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...

Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10

$11,595 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10 Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches Each ca...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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 ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Knoll Seating

Materials

Nickel

1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White
1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White

1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White

$700

1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Lounge chair, model 421, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular example dates to the 1980s. The listed price inc...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Piton Stools by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, Signed
Set of 3 Piton Stools by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, Signed

Set of 3 Piton Stools by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, Signed

$3,895 / set

Set of 3 Piton Stools by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, Signed

By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three Piton stools designed by Edward Barber and Osgerby in 2013 and manufactured by Knoll. The stools are made in die cast steel with a wooden swivel seat. All of the t...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut

$3,250 / item

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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

$1,780Sale 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...

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

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.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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...

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Knoll, Otto Zapf

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...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool

$8,000

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool

By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s....

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Womb Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Wool, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio
Vintage Womb Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Wool, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio

Vintage Womb Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Wool, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio

$9,500

Vintage Womb Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Wool, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage Womb lounge chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll is from the 1990s as evidenced by the stamped signature and Knoll Studio mark on the leg. This authentic vintage ch...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 Knoll, Florence 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.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Daystrom Furniture, Knoll

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chair, Circa 1970s
Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chair, Circa 1970s

Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chair, Circa 1970s

$3,500

Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chair, Circa 1970s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Warren Platner for Knoll circa 1970s armchair / dining chair. In the 1960's, Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculptural furniture collection, creating what is now consi...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Teddy
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Teddy

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Teddy

$16,000 / set

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Teddy

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren Platner's iconic lounge chair. Featuring a sophisticated look, this chair boasts a striking bronze frame paired with a luxurious wool boucle' by Holly Hunt Great Plains. It of...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll

$1,500

Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eero Saarinen’s 'executive' armchair for Knoll originally designed in the 1950s is an enduring design. First seen in an office setting this piece is now often featured as a dining ch...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

$1,100 / item

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. The stools are comprised of welded and chro...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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 metal construction with mesh style seat atop sled legs.

One set of 4 chairs available separately. T...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-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...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.
Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.

$3,672Sale Price|20% Off

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic “wire” framed lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates in 1966. The frame has been bronze plated and the upholstery is an updated red wool from the Knoll l...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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...

Category

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 Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

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

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$4,400 / set

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia, designed in 1952 for Knoll. The bar stools are constructed of molded fiberglass and...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

$1,600 / set

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless steel legs and all original glides. Labels absent but there's the presence of the out...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Brushed Brass by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Brushed Brass by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Brushed Brass by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$2,900 / item

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Brushed Brass by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wilton, CT

The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jamaica Barstools by Pepe Cortés for Amat-3 for Knoll, Pair
Jamaica Barstools by Pepe Cortés for Amat-3 for Knoll, Pair

Jamaica Barstools by Pepe Cortés for Amat-3 for Knoll, Pair

$1,200 / set

Jamaica Barstools by Pepe Cortés for Amat-3 for Knoll, Pair

By Pepe Cortés, Knoll, Amat-3

Located in Stamford, CT

Pepe Cortés’ intention for his Jamaica Stools was ease of placement in a range of environments. Commercial grade durability paired with essential comfort for the home are both found ...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 Knoll, Warren Platner

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

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4
Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4

Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4

$6,000 / set

Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, US

A set of 4 Mies Van der Rohe Brno chairs fully reupholstered in a California alabaster cowhide. The intelligent creative eye of Van der Rohe makes the chairs appear as if they are floating in thin air...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

$3,900 / set

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Wonderful pair of club chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll circa 2004. The original design of these was from the 1920s. These are very well made and comfortable cha...

Category

Early 2000s American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

$6,747 / set

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Praha, CZ

- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece. - The wooden parts have been black lacquered in high gloss finish. - Newly upholstered in white leather. - S...

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

$12,375 / set

Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno chair is just that, world renowned for its modern architectural fo...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric
2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

$4,000

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in 2023. The piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chair
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chair

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chair

$3,295

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chair

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chair This chair measures: 28.5 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 24.5 inch...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

$950

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 152 Tulip Swivel Stool, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The stool features Saarinen's signature ca...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970
Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970

Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970

$5,391

Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Bring timeless elegance into your interior with this iconic vintage two-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1954. Manufactured in the early 1970s under ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$8,195 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches Each cap...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s
Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s

Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s

$5,503

Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Armchair by Warren Platner in metal with green fabric. Knoll edition. Large model. Seat height: 49 cm. Wear due to time and age.

Category

1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench
Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

$1,600Sale Price|42% Off

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A vintage Florence Knoll bench purchased out of a local Palm Springs estate. It had been nicely reupholstered and we liked the fabric and left i...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available
1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

$4,000 / item

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The design incorporates a simple chromed steel frame with a padded seat that i...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

$4,200

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

$1,650

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Barcelona, ES

Conference side chair designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 for Knoll Internatinal, USA. Upholstered with mohair fabric and ebonized oak wooden legs.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Richard Schultz Chairs for Knoll Up to 20
Richard Schultz Chairs for Knoll Up to 20

Richard Schultz Chairs for Knoll Up to 20

$1,999 / item

Richard Schultz Chairs for Knoll Up to 20

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Rare model 1407 chairs designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll for a short period of time. Beautiful curves and angles with hidden welds inspired by bicycle manufacturing with a nod to...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6
Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

$7,177 / set

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

In 2016, Knoll introduced the Bertoia chair in a version featuring a seat shell made of thick saddle leather. This set of 6 chairs are bought in 2017. Designed by Harry Bertoia Beau...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

$7,500 / item

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR loun...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

$9,000

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s. Th...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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.

Creators Similar to Knoll

Herman Miller
Shop All Asientos Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames
Shop All Asientos Charles and Ray Eames
Milo Baughman
Shop All Asientos Milo Baughman
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Shop All Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Asientos
Thayer Coggin
Shop All Asientos Thayer Coggin
Eero Saarinen
Shop All Asientos Eero Saarinen
Paul McCobb
Shop All Paul McCobb Asientos
Charles Eames
Shop All Charles Eames Asientos
Adrian Pearsall
Shop All Adrian Pearsall Seating
Questions About Knoll Seating
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Read More

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

More Knoll Furniture

Knoll Tables
Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Knoll Decorative Objects
Knoll Building and Garden Elements
Knoll Lighting
Knoll Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Knoll Wall Decorations
Knoll Folk Art
Knoll Dining Room Tables
Knoll Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Knoll Side Tables
Knoll Credenzas
View All Popular Seating Searches