Knoll Seating
Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.
“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.
A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.
With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.
The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.
Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.
By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.
“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.
In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Wire
$2,900 / item
1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This is an early example, dating to the late 1960s. The frame of this chair is ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Sofa Daybed Rolf Grunow Couch Knoll Beech
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful and rare daybed by Walter Knoll for sale. The design comes from the German designer Rolf Grunow and combines a sofa for everyday use and a classic daybed,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Beech
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison, Knoll Int. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Both pieces have been upholstered and the aluminum repainted to its original white, while we preserved the original polished aluminum color on the other frames. The ottoman is rare, ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970
By Knoll, Florence 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s Set of Five Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining / Side Chairs w/ Blue Cushions
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420C, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples were produced in the 2000s. The...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs for Knoll, Black Lacquered
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play chairs.
Hard maple, black finish.
Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips.
The underside of both...
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1990s Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer. Additionally, a Carrara marble round pe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Chair Arm in Beige Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. Its design features legs of polished tubula...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wassily B3 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular example was produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and imported and distributed by ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Bertoia for Knoll wire chrome plated bar stool. Two are available. Price reflects one. Very solid and in very good condition. Remnants of a Knoll label was attached to the back of th...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1980s Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MR10 and MR20 Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six dining chairs, Mies van der Rohe’s classic MR10 and MR20. The MR Collection, designed in 1927, was the debut of van der Rohe’s earliest bent-steel designs. T...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Pavo Blue Velvet, Gold Edition, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 2 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Pavo blue. Skilled craftsmen...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of modern elegance to your home with this exquisite Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed. Crafted with precision and artistry, these iconi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 41.25 wide x 34 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 21 inche...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll C1965
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll International. C1965 chairs which have a table pictured but not included and am ottoman also...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all florence Knoll-designed interiors, the saarinen executive chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in excellent condition.
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1990s French Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Ernst Schwadron, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$6,800 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of dining Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced since that year till today. Chrome plated tubular frame, seat and back with rattan and frame in natural bee...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Astoria, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Armchair, deep green leather covered seat and back, atop five casters. 31.5" H x 26" W x 21" D; seat: 19" H; arm: 23" H. Provenance: From a 5...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,250 / set
Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six (6) Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchairs by Knoll Associates. In what is original Knoll fabric which is serviceable and clean but s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Recently Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Lounge Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen and Florence Knoll grew up together at Cranbrook school. Having remained close through the years Saarinen was asked to develop modern de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
C. 2020 Piero Lissoni for Knoll Avio Modular Sofa with Marble End Table
By Piero Lissoni, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Avio Sofa with a custom inset marble end table, designed by Piero Lissoni for Knoll in 2018. This particular sofa was produced in 2020. Lissoni designed his Avio series fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll wide version diamond chair with ottoman, frames are original white paint an original but faded pink Knoll textile covers. Minor scuffs to f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Warren Platner lounge chairs for Knoll.
Category
1960s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$14,564 / set
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production lounge chairs model 1715L designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll. Both chairs are in very good original condition with bronze wire construction. The Platner Colle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
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
Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Kansas City, MO
A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good original condition. No tears or scuffs to the leather. Light signs of use. Minimal hone...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two beige Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Early Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottoman for Knoll, USA - 1960s. Newly upholstered in a Knoll fabric. The measurements giv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs.
No longer in production. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl straps and stai...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
$4,788 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$14,500 / item
Pierre Jeanneret Scissors Chairs for Knoll Associates - Upholstery Options
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Saint Paul, MN
As the story goes, Hans and Florence Knoll were vacationing in France when they came across an early prototype chair by Pierre Jeanneret. This early example borrowed the inverted V s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 36 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 24.75 inchesAll pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, a...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2006
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Knoll Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950’s vintage Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage example, whic...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$700 Sale Price
61% Off
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz 1966 series Knoll. Set of four outdoor dining chairs Model No. 1966-46-H. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
$4,032 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Leather Webbed Armchair Model 652W by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early Lounge Chair Model 652W design, 1950s designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International. Features a solid maple frame with original woven Leather straps. This label has one of the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color Knoll leather. Overall dimensions: 86” wide, 33” deep, 29” high, 16” seat, 24” arm...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in The Hague, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,294 Sale Price
26% Off
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Red Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple red leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been inst...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
c. 1960-70 Set of 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960-70 set of 4 Bertoia chromed steel chairs by Knoll. With original winter seat covers. Designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Very good condition commensurate with 60-...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
$925 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
$12,375 / set
Pair of Knoll Black Leather & Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair / Two black leather and stainless steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example is signed with the Knoll Studio markings. Very few signs of use...
Category
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 4 Cesca chairs, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 1980s. The chairs feature tubular chromed-s...
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.
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- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To 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, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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.