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Knoll Seating

Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.

“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.

A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.

With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.

The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.

Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.

By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.

“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.

In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.

Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Sling Loveseat Sofa By Hannah Morrison For Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Sling Loveseat Sofa By Hannah Morrison For Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Sling Loveseat Sofa By Hannah Morrison For Knoll

$3,400

Mid-Century Modern Sling Loveseat Sofa By Hannah Morrison For Knoll

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This iconic Mid-Century Modern two-seat sling sofa / loveseat was designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a strong outline frame made of white pow...

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

Materials

Steel

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...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base
1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base

1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base

$700 / item

1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base

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 1996. It features grey leather upholstery with a...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Richard Schultz Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge for Knoll
Rare Richard Schultz Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge for Knoll

Rare Richard Schultz Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge for Knoll

$2,400

Rare Richard Schultz Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white plastic coated wire chaise lounge with adjustable backrest and orange Knoll fabric two piece cushion . This rare chaise was produced for in door use since unlike the outdoor ...

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

Materials

Wire

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 Knoll, Warren Platner

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...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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...

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

Materials

Metal

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

$2,495

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

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 Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12
Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12

Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12

$8,995 / set

Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12

By Knoll, Michael McCoy

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Modern discontinued Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom for Knoll with black cantilever bases and blue fabric 12 total. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor scuffs on all frames and arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 6/23/2000. NOTE: We are selling these chairs as a set however, if you love them and would like fewer, we may consider entertaining that request. Just let us know. Doughnuts, Roses, Cookies, Eggs, and these Awesome Knoll armchairs… Just a few things that are better by the DOZEN! That’s right! We have TWELVE of these wonderful Bulldog Armed side chairs by Knoll for you!! They were designed in 1990 by award winning designers Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom and discontinued in 2009. These are labeled 6/23/2000. They are comprised of black finished steel cantilever frames with black plastic arm covers, molded plastic scoop-back seats, and they wear a fabulous blue nubby textured fabric. They have an ergonomically thought-out design, ensuring comfort and timeless style sure to withstand the hands of time. They are ready to grace your home or office with their iconic awesome-ness! Of course, they would be perfect surrounding a fabulous conference table at the office, but they would also be wonderful at a dining table in your Modern dining room, at a game table in the family room, or maybe you need extra seating for times you encounter those unexpected guests? Comfort, Style, Versatility, two AWARD WINNING designers, and they’re by Knoll… an exemplary manufacturer. These chairs have everything you’ve been looking for. As a designer, Michael McCoy is best known for his work with furniture manufacturer Knoll International. Along with Dale Fahnstrom, Fahnstrom/McCoy Design Consultants designed the 5-time award-winning Bulldog chair. The Bulldog is Knoll's best-selling office chair to date. Michael McCoy along with his wife Katherine McCoy was the recipient of the Smithsonian’s first Design Minds National Design Award. His designs include the Horizon LED Light for Humanscale with Peter Stathis, the million selling “Bulldog Chair” for Knoll and the Place Airport Seating for Arconas with Curt Fentress. He has received many international design awards for his work for Humanscale, Knoll, Philips, Steelcase and NEC including Germany’s Red Dot Award, the IDSA Gold Award, The Spark Award, London’s FX Award, the ID Magazine Best of Category, the IBD Award and The Interiors Magazine Best Office Design. He was principal in McCoy & McCoy Inc. in Colorado and Fahnstrom/McCoy Design Consultants in Chicago, he was Co-chair of the Design Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art for 23 years. His strategies for interpreting technology and information through design form have been widely published and he lectures internationally on the subject. Dale Fahnstrom graduated with a BFA and MFA in Industrial Design, in 1962 and 1965, from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Early in his career Fahnstrom was product designer for Unimark International. He co-founded the Chicago design firms Source, Inc. and Design Planning Group, and designed products for firms such as Knoll International, Philips Electronics N.V., Steelcase, Brayton International, Vecta Contract...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating

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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 Knoll, Amat-3, Pepe Cortés

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 ...

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Early 2000s Spanish Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

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...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee

$47,689 / set

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Mirror, Leather

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

$11,025 / set

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Uccle, BE

Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...

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

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs

$3,930 / set

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll. Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

$12,549 / item

Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Telgte, DE

Exceptional, balanced design Manufacturer: Knoll International Design: Florence Knoll Florence Knoll transferred the principles of the architecture of her time to the design of fur...

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

Materials

Steel

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

$4,200 / set

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

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

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

$6,758 / 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...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

$700 / item

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...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory

$15,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Sheepskin

Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original
Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original

Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original

$4,200 / set

Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in North Miami, FL

The wide/ Large diamond chair is the largest of the Bertoia seating group. These vintage chairs have the ORIGINAL brown covers in very good o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

$3,995 / set

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963

$1,800

Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

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

Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956

Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956

$14,000 / set

Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Iron

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

$1,200

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

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Aluminum

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...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

$325

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

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

Brass, 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...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s

$5,512

Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s

By Knoll, Warren Platner

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.

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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 Florence Knoll, 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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

$5,000 / set

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in 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. A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for K...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

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 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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

$8,995 / item

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

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...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

$550 / item

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966

$2,055Sale Price|64% Off

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966 Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

$4,800

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on two white finished Y-shaped metal legs. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL) Some chipping to finish on ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warren Platner "Easy" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Warren Platner "Easy" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of Warren Platner "Easy" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

$28,000 / set

Pair of Warren Platner "Easy" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in North Miami, FL

Luxurious PAIR of model 1705 easy lounge chairs and matching ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural si...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather
1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather

1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather

$4,500

1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Armless Sofa, originally designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a black cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The fram...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather
1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather

1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather

$850 / item

1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in Italy in the 1990s. The liste...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

$1,653

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

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

$3,107Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Basel, BS

A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

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

$5,401

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

Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Moss Leather
Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Moss Leather

Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Moss Leather

$18,890 / set

Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Moss Leather

By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in San Diego, CA

A spectacular and authentic pair of Scissor chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1948 and manufactured by Knoll, Model 92. This iconic design — celebrated for its striking angular ...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy

Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy

$2,050 / item

Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930 Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

$2,200 / set

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bertoia Stools, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welded...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

$2,750

Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Stamford, CT

At a Glance: While modular design is commonplace today, it was still somewhat novel during the time of Otto Zapf, the designer of this now-discontinued Knoll Zapf Executive Chair. E...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

$4,493

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool
1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool

1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool

$950

1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool

By Andre Dupre, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tubular Chromed Steel and White Rubber Cantilever Stool, designed by Andre Dupre for Knoll in the 1950s. The knotted rubber cord is expertly wrapped around the steel base, ...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches
Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches

Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches

$9,000 / set

Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Amarillo, TX

Florence Knoll Pair of benches USA 1954 leather, steel Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H inches Pair of custom-sized Florence Knoll benches in a custom flat steel finish wit...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6
Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

$15,279

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (28.7" × 23.6" × 31.5" × 18.1") Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (25.6" × 25.6" × 30.7" × 18.1") (Width x Depth x Height ...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$11,744 / set

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

Indulge in comfort with the Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This iconic chair showcases Saarinen’s visionary design, and Kn...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Knoll, Florence 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

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6

$15,000 / set

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6

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

Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak

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

$1,200

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...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair

$12,995 / set

Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Wood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68

$1,750

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Full-Back Executive Chair, Model 68, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It has many of the features of the mo...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

$5,000 / item

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250L, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. These chairs are compri...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs

Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.

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Questions About Knoll Seating
  • What is a Knoll Sofa?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Who is Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How do I date Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is 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.
  • Who is the CEO of Knoll furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Does Herman Miller own Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a Knoll chair is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
  • What furniture did Florence Knoll make?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • Where are Parker Knoll sofas made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
  • How do you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a chair is Parker Knoll?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
  • How can I tell if my Knoll table is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.

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