Knoll Chairs
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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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Knoll
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Eero Saarinen, Greenapple, Knoll
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabular...
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1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Eero Saarinen, Greenapple, Knoll
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabulary o...
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1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Armchair Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Metal Midcentury United States 1970
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Palermo, IT
Chair or armchair designed by the designer Harry Bertoia and produced in the United States in the 70s by Knoll international.
The sculptural armchair/chair was made of black enamelle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available
Sold par piece 1200€.
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1970s European Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of model 72 chairs, in wood and yellow fabric, United States, design 1948
Pair of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Chippendale Chair by Robert Venturi for Knoll, 1980s. Attached Cushion.
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chippendale Chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1984. This example retains the original black finish and leather cushion. The cushion shows fading a...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Birch, Laminate
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe Beige Brno Tubular Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage Brno tubular chair in beige fabric.
An icon of mid-century modern originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno Czechoslova...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Eero Saarinen
Knoll International
USA 1946
upholstery, painted steel
chair: 35 h × 41 w × 35 d inches
Vintage Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman for Knoll...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The chairs turn on themselves. The original cushions are also in original pink fabric. Seat height 46 cm. Wear due to time and ag...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original design.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
Measure...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Balck full leather. This vintage Pair has ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Contemporary Signed Frank Gehry for Knoll “High Sticking” Chair - a Pair
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Contemporary dining chairs. Designed by the iconic Frank Gehry for Knoll. Striking maple ribbons in a sculptural composition. Padded cushion in a pebbl...
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Late 20th Century North American Knoll Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. This vintage Pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bertoia Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
Bertoia chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new seat cover in grey.
Quality Features:
ver...
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1940s American Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Wire
Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four model 72 chairs, in chrome and leather fabric, United States, 1948.
Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the 1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern design. The solid Birch frame cradles a foam cushioned seat that was recently reupholstered in Knoll Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color perfectly. This is more than just a collectible MCM chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Birch
Knoll Designed Comfortable Cognac Leather Dining-Room/Office Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four executive armless chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Chairs has a label on the bottom side KNOLL International.
Experience one of the keystones of modern...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
New Contemporary Knoll Brown Leather & Chrome Brno Chairs W/ Arm Pads
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Brno Chair is a timeless design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been praised for its simplicity, elegance, and comfort. This contemporary iteration of the chair features a c...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage MCM Miles Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs - Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four vintage MCM dining chairs. The iconic BRNO chairs with the flat bar chrome and distressed leather seats. Designed b...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Model 420, Side Chairs with White Metal Frame by Harry Bartoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Model 420 side chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.
Early edition with white metal frame and black seat pad.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Walter Knoll “Vostra” Chairs for Knoll, Germany, 1947
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare pair of “Vostra” chairs designed by Walter Knoll, manufactured by Knoll in Germany around 1947.
A highly recognizable chair after Jens Risom...
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1940s German Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like George Clooney-- they just look better with age and seemi...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Leather
6 Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white metal with an authentic yellow or grey exterior seat cushions. Design circa 1952.
...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
1970s Saarinen Tulip chairs by Knoll, set of 4.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bertoia Childs Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury child's chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example is circa 1960s, it is in good condition, showing only expected cosmetic wear, normal and consistent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Mid Century Brno Flatbar Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century Brno Flatbar Chrome dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 23 wide x 24 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll, 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early pair of tulip dining arm chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Cushions upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet with new foam.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Madison, WI
Here is an incredible, Rare Set of 6 Post Modern Knoll Oak bentwood upholstered armchairs. The seats are upholstered in a sturdy and very cool Blue pattern textile.
Price is for the ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer
B33 chairs, pair
Knoll International
Italy / USA, c. 1970
Chrome-plated steel
Fabric Seat
Ufficio Tecnico 1971
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wilhelm Knol Easy Chairs In Cherry and Original Upholstery, Germany 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern easy chairs In Cherry By Wilhelm Knoll, Germany 1960s Mid-20th Century
A wonderful set of four easy chairs from the 1960s. High-quality, solid frame in brown st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These iconic MR10 dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll International are cherished for their sleek design, hi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Harry Bertoia Designed Child Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are four Harry Bertoia designed child chair for Knoll.
First designed in 1950. All are white.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Elephant Hide Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Danville, CA
Rare set of four, early Barcelona chairs in elephant hide grey leather. Some patina and visible signs of age accentuate the domestically produced...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jens Risom, Vostra Easy Lounge Chair for Walter Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom, Walter Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed for Knoll circa 1950, this Vintage Jens Risom Vostra Chair is modern and elegant with its curved lines. This chair is in the mid-century mod...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Maple
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Kansas City, MO
Power play chair and ottoman designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very close to new condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood slats...
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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 8 "Tulip" Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 "Tulip" chairs designed by Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961) and manufactured by Knoll. Glass fiber, aluminium base and synthetic leather cushion.
United States, Circa 1950.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Original Bronze Green Early Eero Saarinen 71 Executive Side Chairs Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are offering a beautiful pair of executive 71 side chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These are early examples and are in very good 100 percent original condition. One chair still has the early Knoll label attached underneath. The silver tubular metal legs are clean and free of rust as well as retaining all of the original swiveling glide...
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Mid-20th Century American Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno chair is just that, world renowned for its modern architectural fo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featur...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Pavo Blue Velvet, Gold Edition, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 2 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Pavo blue. Skilled craftsmen...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc. / Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in yellow fabric. Stamped Knoll. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo) Seat height: 47cm.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
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20th Century American Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, MO
How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Rare Pair of Risom for Knoll 666 Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and cloth webbing seats. These chairs are in original and untouch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll mid century strap lounge chairs - pair
These chairs measure: 20 wide x 23 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 inches
?All pieces of furniture...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Houston, TX
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Knoll Copper Plated Skeleton Chairs David Washington Design for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
A very nice pair of cast aluminum copper plated skeleton chairs by David Washington for Knoll. Very nice to excellent condition. Dimensions: 21" depth ...
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20th Century North American Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Large Richard Meier Dining Set for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Houston, TX
Richard Meier
Dining Set
Dining table, armchairs, 10 chairs
Knoll
USA, 1982
Maple
Measures: 27.5 H × 96 W × 60 W in table
Measures: 26.5 H × 20.5 W × 20 D in.
Large dining set...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Red Cushion and Steel Diamond Armchair by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Red cushion and steel Diamond armchair by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s.
Diamond armchair with structure in welded steel rods with polished chrome plating. The red cushio...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, and Arne Jacobsen. Prices for Knoll chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $54,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,950.
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Questions About Knoll Chairs
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.