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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
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca

$18,500

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair and Ottoman in a bronze frame. This chair has been reupholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair in burnt orange. Chair measure 38.75"H x ...

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

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Metal

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Mid Century Sling Bench
Hannah Morrison for Knoll Mid Century Sling Bench

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Mid Century Sling Bench

$2,595

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Mid Century Sling Bench

By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Mid Century Sling Bench This bench measures: 82 wide x 25.5 deep x 17 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Frame...

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

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Metal

Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery
Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery

Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery

$6,238

Canapé Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll – Restauration Bonjour Gallery

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Rouen, FR

Canapé deux places Modèle 54, conçu par Gae Aulenti dans les années 1970 pour Knoll International. Icône du design post-moderniste italien, ce modèle se distingue par sa structure tu...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Metal

Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International

Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International

$9,088 / set

Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This pair of Platner chairs are in great condition, the chrome rods are not at all rusty or bent and the upholstery has just been done in a Salm...

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

Materials

Chrome

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

$1,096Sale Price|20% Off

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A stunning and timeless example of Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural white wire lounge chair is an authentic piece by Knoll, designed by renowned Italian-American designer H...

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

Materials

Wire

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

$6,375Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Early Woven Leather Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE PAIR of Early woven leather lounge chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll. Made in USA, circa 1950's. Stamped. See images. East Coast Delivery for a fee. Please message for pricing.

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

Materials

Leather, Birch

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

Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll

$3,600 / set

Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Seating

Materials

Leather

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

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Fiberglass

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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

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Aluminum

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

$5,227 / set

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Naples, IT

A stunning and exceptionally elegant set of "Brno" cantilever chairs, a timeless icon of 20th-century design created by Bauhaus master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for Villa Tuge...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Womb Chair & Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Womb Chair & Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Womb Chair & Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$6,000

Womb Chair & Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Good design is often born from a desire to challenge the norm. In the late 1940s, friends and collaborators Florence Knoll and Eero Saarinen found themselves disillusioned by the rig...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal, Chrome

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

$1,300 / set

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2015. The chairs featur...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel
Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel

Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel

$16,500

Warren Platner High Back Easy Chair and Ottoman in Gray Knoll Velvet & Nickel

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Easy chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. This set is crafted in polished nickel with the highest grade of Knoll Mohair Velvet upholstery. These chairs were deacc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Knoll Seating

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Nickel

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl

$1,150

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Swivel side chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 1974. We acquired this piece...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Steel

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair
Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

$7,500 / set

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the celebrated German architect and a pivotal figure in the Bauhaus movement, helped redefine 20th-century design through his exploration of form, material,...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

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Chrome

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era
Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

$1,980Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating

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Metal

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

Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet

$7,500

Knoll Associated Leather Strap Wooden Bench with Two Drawer Cabinet

By Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

$3,000 / item

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 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

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome and White Leather Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome and White Leather Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome and White Leather Armchairs

$2,100 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome and White Leather Armchairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of chrome Brno chairs with white leather upholstery (MIES VAN DER ROHE FOR KNOLL) (PRICED AS PAIR) Some wear to seats.

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

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Chrome

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

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

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Steel

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

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

$7,800

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

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

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

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Fabric, Maple

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

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

$2,800 / item

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

$1,110Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

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

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

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Metal

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

$2,904

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

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

$2,701

Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980

By Knoll, Cini Boeri

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

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

$1,555 / set

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

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich

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...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools
Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools

Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools

$2,500 / set

Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Queens, NY

"Pair of Mid-Century Finnish ""Tulip"" stools from the American Pedestal Collection (Late 1950s) upholstered in white leather, standing on white enameled metal bases. (EERO SAARINEN ...

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

Materials

Metal

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

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

$4,250 / set

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

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

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

$1,603

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs

$2,500

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive armchair in off-white leather with light walnut wood legs. The chair was produced in 2021, acquired directly from a Knoll employee. It ha...

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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll Avio System with Marble Base
Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll Avio System with Marble Base

Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll Avio System with Marble Base

$24,500

Italian Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Knoll Avio System with Marble Base

By Piero Lissoni, Knoll

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Designed by Piero Lissoni for Knoll, this rare configuration of the Avio modular sofa was produced in the 1980s and reflects the elegance of Italian modernism. Upholstered in soft iv...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame

$1,800

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wilton, CT

The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$4,400 / set

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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

Materials

Iron

Saarinen Tulip Chair
Saarinen Tulip Chair

Saarinen Tulip Chair

$1,410

Saarinen Tulip Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century, Space Age classic, the Tulip Chair, designed by Saarinen, and produced by Knoll, stands as one of the most recognized and sought after objects from the Golden A...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

$1,150

1980s 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, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1980s, as indicated by the 655 Madison Avenue labe...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

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

$5,000

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich

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

Materials

Steel

East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's
East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's

East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's

$2,892

East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Wonderful lounge chair with its original soft leather upholstery in great condition. This suburb lounge chair features gray lacquered steel feet with translucent plastic end pieces. ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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

$9,000

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

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

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, ...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

$1,000 / item

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...

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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

$8,000 / set

Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed
Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed

Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed

$12,850 / set

Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair / Two black leather and stainless steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example is signed with the Knoll Studio markings. Very few signs of use...

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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6
White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6

$2,898Sale Price / set|40% Off

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 6 original 1950s white steel wire Bertoia side chairs with "X" base by Knoll. Hans and Florence Knoll never insisted that Harry Bertoia design furniture when they originally ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Steel

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric

$2,750

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal

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

$1,350

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

$875

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

$1,729Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Basel, BS

One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout. A Saarinen Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a spl...

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s
Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s

Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s

$665Sale Price|30% Off

Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe tubular chrome BRNO 245 chair with thin black leather seat and back for Knoll. Designed in the 1930s, this chair was manufactured and sold by Knoll circa 19...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

$2,500 / set

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

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

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 Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame
Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

$8,500

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame. (FLORENCE KNO...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Knoll, Warren Platner

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...

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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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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.

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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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