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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 seatinglounge 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
Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four
Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Black high-gloss lacquered Handkerchief chairs on black lacquered frames by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corpo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave ). These chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, they were reuphol...

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

Materials

Steel

'Forest' Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile
'Forest' Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile

'Forest' Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile

By Arik Levy, Knoll, Bernhardt Design

Located in St. Louis, MO

'Forest' Bar swivel stool designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design The listed price is per bar stool, and have seven stools available for purchase in same colorway. Their design fe...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads
2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads

2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads

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 2011. The stools are comprised of welded and chromed s...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)
Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)

Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Argelato, BO

Early edition Barcelona chairs in black leather, Mies van der Rohe, Knoll International Originally designed in 1926 for the International Exposition, the Barcelona chair was recon...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak w/ Blue Fabric
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak w/ Blue Fabric

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak w/ Blue Fabric

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of 1105 Bentwood Armchairs, originally designed by Don Petitt for Knoll in the early 1970s. These particular examples were produced in the United States during the 198...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Foam

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two
Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of original Brno flat bar stainless steel and fabric arm chairs designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll in 1982. The fabric is original and we recommend new uph...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 4. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, al...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, 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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980
Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980

Easy Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1980

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in New York, NY

Model 1715 easy chair, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously sized lounge chair, the ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Raleigh, NC

A design classic by Florence Knoll. A stunning vintage example newly upholstered in Paul Smith stripes by Maharam, with new foam. The chrome base shows its age and has some chrome l...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

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

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Metal

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions

By Knoll

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood leather Knole sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions. This sofa was fully rest...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Knoll Seating

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Leather

Mid century Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Leather executive office desk chair
Mid century Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Leather executive office desk chair

Mid century Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Leather executive office desk chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century vintage Red Leather Executive Desk Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1960. Features red Curved leather upholstery with piping and has a swiveling 5-point ste...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s

Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972 Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972. Upholste...

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

Materials

Leather

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Executive side chair designed by Mid Century Modern designer royalty Eero Saarinen and constructed by one of the very top makers of quality modern furniture of the time, Knoll. Eero ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1984 Charles Pollock for Knoll Desk Chair in Charcoal Grey Fabric, 5x Available
1984 Charles Pollock for Knoll Desk Chair in Charcoal Grey Fabric, 5x Available

1984 Charles Pollock for Knoll Desk Chair in Charcoal Grey Fabric, 5x Available

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pollock Executive Chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1963. These particular examples date to 1984. We currently have five chairs available for purchase in this ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Restored Bauhaus Sofa Barcelona, by L.M. van der Rohe for Knoll Inc., USA, 1960s
Restored Bauhaus Sofa Barcelona, by L.M. van der Rohe for Knoll Inc., USA, 1960s

Restored Bauhaus Sofa Barcelona, by L.M. van der Rohe for Knoll Inc., USA, 1960s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Architect: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Maker: Knoll Inc./ Knoll International This Barcelona Daybed is one of the most iconic objects of 20th-century modern design. Although the origin...

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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome, 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

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 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

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

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

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric The Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Lounge Chair, Model 51, is a classic example of mid-century mod...

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) The Execu...

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

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing
Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing

Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Jens Risom Knoll Risom Lounge Chair WIth Flax Webbing and Clear Maple Finished The Risom Lounge Chair by Knoll was designed by Jens Risom in 1941. This classic design remains a str...

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

Materials

Maple

Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll

Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of leather club chairs designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Executed in grayish blue leather, close to a slate blue in tone. Chairs are matching in color, they appear different in the pictures as a result of uneven lighting. The chairs are in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Priced and offered as a pair, please view the matching loveseat we have listed separately at Barbarella Home...

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Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll
MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and unusual pair of MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe from the MR collection, 1927. The lounge chairs are early Knoll production constructed of polished chrome t...

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1970s American Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet
Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet

Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet

By Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American rectangular wooden bench with a lattice mesh of 2" wide leather strapping plus removable two-drawer cabinet with inlaid blue enamel top, standing on four metal l...

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

Materials

Brass

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s even before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as t...

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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2

Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Knoll International manufactured these chairs. Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa 1970 and it was used in public spaces and as well in living rooms. The metal frame c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x 24.5 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clea...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Classic Original Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen by Knoll
Classic Original Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen by Knoll

Classic Original Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Tulip Stool in cast aluminum by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath chairs and tables -- th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

Pair of Ettore Sottsass East Side Armchair for Knoll, circa 1980, Italy
Pair of Ettore Sottsass East Side Armchair for Knoll, circa 1980, Italy

Pair of Ettore Sottsass East Side Armchair for Knoll, circa 1980, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Ettore Sottsass East Side Armchair for Knoll, circa 1980, Italy. Very decorative piece made with black leather and metal base. CONDITION: Good condition. Wear co...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

A Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black leather with a metal base. This chair is completely original from the 1960's, and beautifully patinated. The leather is conditioned and rock ...

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

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Camel Leather with Brass Legs, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Camel Leather with Brass Legs, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Camel Leather with Brass Legs, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Metal, Brass

2001 Pair of Raul De Armas for Knoll Arm Chairs in Maple Wood with Grey Fabric
2001 Pair of Raul De Armas for Knoll Arm Chairs in Maple Wood with Grey Fabric

2001 Pair of Raul De Armas for Knoll Arm Chairs in Maple Wood with Grey Fabric

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DeArmas side chairs, originally designed by Raul De Armas in 1991. De Armas was a partner at Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill Architects (SOM) in the interior design d...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x 24.5 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clea...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

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

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

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Orsay armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1975. Made of white leather and lacquered steel, these chairs feature a bold, curved design. They remain in their original vintage c...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

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

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by K...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches Each cap...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric
2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric

2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The listed price includes one chair, and we currently have four chairs in this fa...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

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

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather
1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1990. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in a toffee brown or dark tan leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Dining Chairs Model 72 by Knoll 1960s - Set of 10
Eero Saarinen Dining Chairs Model 72 by Knoll 1960s - Set of 10

Eero Saarinen Dining Chairs Model 72 by Knoll 1960s - Set of 10

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this monumental lot of 10 1960s Eero Saarinen Dining Chairs Model 72 by Knoll. The chairs are constructed with a steel base and a fiberglass backrest. The chairs are black.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair

By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label. This...

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963
Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963

Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Sling Sofa in Steel and Bouclé by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Sling Sofa in Steel and Bouclé by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

Sling Sofa in Steel and Bouclé by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage three-seat armless sofa in charcoal bouclé with an off-white powder-coated steel frame designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll (1971, New York, NY USA). The de...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available
C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available

C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available

By Richard Sapper, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979. This particular example dates to around 2001. It features grey leather upholstery...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Fabric and Steel Ottomans, 1965 Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey
1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey

1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 6 Flat Bar Brno Chairs, Model 255, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in 1984, and the listed pri...

Category

1980s 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.

Questions About Knoll Seating
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.