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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
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes one ch...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s

By Knoll

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent condition. Produced by Knoll.

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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White
2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White

2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA during 2011. Th...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exceptional sofa from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sle...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs
Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs

Pair of Marcus Jehs and Jurgen Laub for Knoll black leather lounge chairs

By Jehs & Laub, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

In my mind this is the 21st century Womb chair . Jehs and Laub lounges for Knoll . Wide seat and comfortable backrest would allow one to easily curl up on it . Strikingly simple Lo...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll

By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 stacking 'Handkerchief' chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International. This set was produced in 1991 and retains its original tags. Massimo and Lella Vignelli both studied architecture before founding the Vignelli Office of Design and Architecture in 1960. In 1971 they established Vignelli Associates, a vehicle for focusing on projects that incorporated their industrial, furniture and graphic design talents. Their diverse portfolio includes corporate identity work for IBM, American Airlines, and Bloomingdales as well as signage for the New York Subway system and Washington, D.C. Additionally, Vignelli Associates contributed two furniture designs to the Knoll portfolio: the Handkerchief chair (designed together with David Law) and the Paperclip table...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Associates
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Associates

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Associates

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1950s. USA. Rare original Barcelona daybed. Leather construction with mahogany frame.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs  Knoll  Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs  Knoll  Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg...

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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Italy. Upholstered in original leather and reworked with boucle seats and back rests. Metal base.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Bouclé

1963 Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Model 715 Adjustable Chaise Lounge
1963 Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Model 715 Adjustable Chaise Lounge

1963 Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Model 715 Adjustable Chaise Lounge

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an uncommon steel grid Chaise Lounge, Model 715, designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates in 1963. The geometrically welded-wire frame is powder coated in a matte whi...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) for Knoll is circa 1970. The chair has welded steel rod construction and thi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Wire

Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)
Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)

Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Basel, BS

Here for sale is one breathtaking Eastside Club Sofa loveseat two seater designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, a quintessential piece of 1980s postmodern design from the founder of ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal, Aluminum

Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2
Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2

Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno chair remains a design icon. Sleek and simple, these cantilever chairs are uphols...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Knoll Seating

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Fabric

Knoll Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Post-modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Knoll Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Post-modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Knoll Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Post-modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Miami, FL

Knoll Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Post-modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6 Offered for sale is a set of 6 Knoll North America Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Post-modern Dining Chairs from the...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

Set of Four Chrome String Chairs by Andre Dupre for Knoll international
Set of Four Chrome String Chairs by Andre Dupre for Knoll international

Set of Four Chrome String Chairs by Andre Dupre for Knoll international

By Knoll, Andre Dupre

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare set of four 1947 Chrome and string stacking dining chairs by French Designer Andre Dupre for Knoll International. One of the chairs retain part of the early Knoll International...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs

Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs

By Knoll, Ernst Schwadron

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

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

By Knoll, Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Cesca Arm Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll / Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. The classic...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. In un...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail
2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. These particular examples were produced by Knoll Studio in the USA during 2019. The c...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C

2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to 2021. The listed price includes one bar ...

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2010s American 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

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...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980

Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple yet elegant vanity stool by Warren Platner for Knoll c1970. Brand new cushion with all new foam in burnt orange color. Attached using velcro to lock in place. In excellent v...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (03.1886 – 08.1969) Brand Knoll International Era 1920’s Material metal, chrome plating, black leather Size 57 cm x 89 cm x 72,5 cm I 40 cm Con...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas
1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are original Wassily Lounge Chairs, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s, and were imp...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen with Sunbrella "Nairobi" acrylic upholstery seat making a striking black and white botanical fern pattern on the bark cloth fabric. The st...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s
Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s

Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

High-end executive pair of lounge chairs designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll around 1960 with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished steel sw...

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

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Metal

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, BY

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 ...

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

Materials

Steel

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

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...

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

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Metal

Black Leather Mirror Pair of Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Lounge Chair
Black Leather Mirror Pair of Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Lounge Chair

Black Leather Mirror Pair of Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Lounge Chair

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Originally named "The New Weissenhof Chair," this exquisite pair of chairs was conceived by the talented design duo, Trix & Robert Haussmann, and manufactured by Knoll International....

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1970s German Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather, Mirror

MCM Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Knoll Internat Handkerchief Chairs - Set of 4
MCM Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Knoll Internat Handkerchief Chairs - Set of 4

MCM Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Knoll Internat Handkerchief Chairs - Set of 4

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International Handkerchief Chairs in Red - 4 Piece Set This Handkerchief chair was designed by the husband and wife team of M...

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

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed
Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Stool, Swivel, Blue, White Signed. According to Steven and Linda Rouland's 1999 book: "Knoll Furniture, 1938-1960", the tulip stool was originally called the pedestal stool (152 S) and was described as "foam rubber upholstered cushion on Aluminum base with fused plastic finish". Retains 320 Park Avenue label on the underside of the seat in addition to being stamped "BR 51...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4

Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by American-Finnish designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll. Compose...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair
Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair

Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of armchairs or conference chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. We have 5 sets available. The frames of the chairs are constructed by sculpted metal tubes, sinuous ben...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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

By Florence Knoll, 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

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Metal, Steel

1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather

1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1987. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in black leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric
2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric

2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The des...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Steel

2000s Jens Risom For Knoll Armless Lounge Chair in Maple with Purple Webbing
2000s Jens Risom For Knoll Armless Lounge Chair in Maple with Purple Webbing

2000s Jens Risom For Knoll Armless Lounge Chair in Maple with Purple Webbing

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Armless Lounge Chair, originally designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This particular example was produced in the United States in the 2000s. The chair is comprised o...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Maple, Fabric

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...

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

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Steel

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Marcel Breuer's 1925 design is a widely recognized masterpiece of modern furniture, having long ago achieved iconic status. This pair of Wassily chairs date to the 1960s. The chrome...

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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. These examples were produced in the USA in 2015. These pieces feature uphol...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

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Foam, Oak, Fabric

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll, Gavina

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s. Top Rare sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knowll Gavina. A totally innovative modular syste...

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1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating

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Leather

Restored Knoll D’Urso Swivel Lounge Chair in Boucle & Leather
Restored Knoll D’Urso Swivel Lounge Chair in Boucle & Leather

Restored Knoll D’Urso Swivel Lounge Chair in Boucle & Leather

By Knoll, Joseph D'Urso

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

Authentic Knoll D'Urso swiveling lounge chair by Paul D’Urso, reupholstered in a gray green boucle with an off white leather seat cushion. The barrel-style seat hovers above a polished aluminum base, reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s iconic mid century modern Tulip table...

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2010s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Aluminum

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll

By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll A fairly more rare variation of the chair in a high back m...

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

Materials

Metal

Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s
Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s

Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA
Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA

Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Who says the perfect desk chair doest exist...? Otto Zapf design for Knoll International. Early 4 star base. Perfect desk/office chair. Cloud like cushions in the back arms and seat...

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1980s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa

1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to ear...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Set of matching Bertoia side, or dining, chairs in chrome with original white pad seat covers. This nice set is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, the only cav...

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

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992
Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992

Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic B33 cantilever chair designed by Marcel Breuer, featuring a polished chrome-plated tubular steel frame with natural canvas seat and backrest. The chair retains its original Knoll International label. Originally designed by Breuer in the late 1920s, the B33 is an important example of Bauhaus and International Style furniture design, reflecting the period's experimentation with tubular steel and the elimination of conventional rear chair legs. The continuous cantilevered frame creates a remarkably light architectural profile while providing the subtle flexibility characteristic of this type of construction. The natural canvas upholstery provides a warm contrast to the polished chrome frame. Particularly distinctive is the back, where the canvas panel is secured with exposed corset-style lacing, emphasizing the functional construction and machine-age aesthetic of the design. Breuer's tubular steel furniture helped define the vocabulary of early European Modernism, and the B33 shares its design lineage with the cantilever furniture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Mart Stam, as well as Modernist works by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Its clean geometry makes the chair equally appropriate for Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, International Style, minimalist, contemporary, and industrial interiors. The chair retains its vintage natural canvas upholstery, which shows discoloration, staining, marks, and wear from age and use. The chrome-plated tubular steel frame shows scratches, oxidation, finish losses, and other age-related wear. These condition details are clearly documented in the photographs. The chair is being offered in its existing vintage condition and would also be an excellent candidate for restoration or replacement of the canvas if desired. Measurements: 31 in. H × 18.50 in. W × 24 in. D Seat height: 18 in. Designer: Marcel Breuer Model: B33 Manufacturer: Knoll International Materials: Chrome-plated tubular steel and canvas A highly recognizable Marcel Breuer cantilever chair...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of classic Bauhaus “MR Lounge Chair with Arms” designed by Mies van der Rohe were produced by Knoll circa early 2000s. The model 248LC MR chair is part of the MR Collection...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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 ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler

Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler

By Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The open up chair is a fully adjustable ergonomic office task chair, feature a sleek modern look with a slim contoured leather seat and a generous reclining ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair
1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair

1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Wire Dining Side Chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, originally introduced in 1952. This particular example was produced in the 1990s and features a welded steel wir...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs

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

Questions About Knoll Seating

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.