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Knoll Dining Room 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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Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981
Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

$4,000 / set

Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of four Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe designed dining chairs ( 3 MR 10 & 1 MR 20 ), made by Knoll circa 1981. These iconic chairs feature cantilevered tubular chrome fram...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set 4 Danish Mid Century Modern "Eva" Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed 1964
Set 4 Danish Mid Century Modern "Eva" Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed 1964

Set 4 Danish Mid Century Modern "Eva" Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed 1964

$3,200 / set

Set 4 Danish Mid Century Modern "Eva" Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed 1964

By Knoll, Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Portland, OR

A very attractive set of four Danish Mid century Modern teak "Eva" dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1964. The "Eva" Chair (named after Niels Koefoed's daughter)...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

$3,780Sale Price / set|20% Off

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig...

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six wire dining chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, represents one of the most iconic and enduring designs of mid-century modern furniture. Introduced in the ear...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair

$6,495 / set

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 2...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed
Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking set of six (6) 'Orsay' dining chairs was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, one of the most respected producers of modern design in the twentieth century....

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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

$3,000 / set

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in San Mateo, CA

Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's

Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's

$7,400 / set

Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery. Knoll Associates, 1960's Set of 6 chairs Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

$3,278 / set

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

By Knoll, Thonet

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Red KNOLL Fabric
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Red KNOLL Fabric

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Red KNOLL Fabric

$599 / item

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Red KNOLL Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Red KNOLL Fabric. Classic modernist design, Extremely comfortable. ####NOTE ,PRICED PER CHAIR..Hand delivery avail to New...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy
Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

$5,500 / set

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Italian architect Ettore Sottsass, this set of chairs was manufactured by Knoll, resulting in extraordinary quality. Featuring a sculptural ribbon style main body, they r...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Enamel, Steel

Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen

Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen

$6,595 / set

Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six (6) Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchairs by Knoll Associates. In what is original Knoll fabric which is serviceable and clean but s...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

$1,950Sale Price / set|22% Off

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, David Law

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original) year labels. Great for stacking when you need more open space in the room and easy to unstack when you have guests. Perfect for those who require versatility in their space. Priced as a set of five (5). Unique provenance on this set - as it was ordered by David Law who worked with Vignelli Associates and participated in many of the designs they created for Knoll and Acerbis including the Serenissimo Table...

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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

$2,999 / item

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

By Knoll, Donald Knorr

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of) Model #132 cha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

$4,795 / set

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut. Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black

$599 / item

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather
Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather

$5,350 / set

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Original Black Leather

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare and beautifully preserved set of four early Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs, manufactured by Knoll in the 1960s. These examples retain their original black leather...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs

$5,000

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs

By Max Pearson, Knoll

Located in Dayton, OH

8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

$3,600 / set

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 4 Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

$465Sale Price / item|28% Off

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...

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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six

$4,800 / set

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa 1970s. This set features a bentwood walnut frame that gives the side profile a wavy appearance. The fr...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

$3,600 / set

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs

$925Sale Price / item|50% Off

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977
Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977

Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977

$12,000 / set

Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original black Leather Upholstery. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for his celeb...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

$25,200Sale Price / set|21% Off

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and sought after set of collectors chairs is called the 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 featuring a black c...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Laminate, Plywood

Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s

Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s

$12,908 / set

Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)
Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)

Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)

$599 / item

Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Knoll Jens Risom chairs. Simple classic and honest design made this side or dining chair so popular that its still in production today. Made from solid walnut wood and natural cotto...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Walnut

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$2,200 / item

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wilton, CT

The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

$9,000 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6
Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6

Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Culver City, CA

This set of six BRNO armchairs by Knoll takes one of the most disciplined designs of the 20th century and gives it just the right amount of drama. Custom upholstered in a vivid, unap...

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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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

$5,500 / set

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Warren Platner Dining Armchairs for Knoll, 1960s
Set of Four Warren Platner Dining Armchairs for Knoll, 1960s

Set of Four Warren Platner Dining Armchairs for Knoll, 1960s

$9,296 / set

Set of Four Warren Platner Dining Armchairs for Knoll, 1960s

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Warren Platner Dining chairs An iconic set of four Warren Platner dining armchairs for Knoll, designed in the 1960s and instantly recognisable for their sculptural elegance and archi...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather
Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather

Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather

$8,800 / set

Set of Four Brno Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll circa 2015. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were originally designed by Ludwig Mies va...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

$950 / item

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hudson, NY

Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll
Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll

Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll

$6,500 / set

Vintage Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

[Pair of Mid Century Warren Platner Dining Chairs for Knoll] This sophisticated set of mid-century dining chairs, crafted by Warren Platner for Knoll, features gracefully curved, ni...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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

$2,200 / set

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs

$8,000 / set

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knl set of Four Bruno chairs with arm pads, Original Gray leather with stainless steel frames. * Seat Height (in): 17.5 * ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair

$2,250 / item

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

We have up to ten available in this upholstery which is a Knoll textile with Bergamo piping. Or you can do in a fabric of your choice.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

$4,700 / set

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs In teal leather. The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll

$1,950 / set

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highland, IN

We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...

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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronzed Steel Dining Chair
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronzed Steel Dining Chair

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronzed Steel Dining Chair

$3,347

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronzed Steel Dining Chair

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chair This chair measures: 27.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance of 24...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle
10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

$38,000 / set

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare set of ten tulip arm chairs / armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll, 1970s. This set of 10 have been expertly restored. The white frames and off white ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll

$1,900 / item

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006
Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006

$4,400 / set

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Model 71 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Pink, Set of 2
Model 71 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Pink, Set of 2

Model 71 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Pink, Set of 2

$3,304 / set

Model 71 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Pink, Set of 2

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this set of two Model 71 dining chairs embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovatio...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

$3,800 / set

Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.

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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs

$375 / item

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...

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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

$3,795 / set

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Armchairs. C1970, the set is in very good condition with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.
Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.

Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.

$5,329 / set

Six Jens Risom dining chairs for Knoll International Model 666.

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Firenze, FI

Six elegant dining chairs model 666, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International in the 1950s, an authentic expression of mid-century modernist design. The chairs feature a sleek...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

$550 / item

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Cir
Set of 8 Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Cir

Set of 8 Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Cir

$3,960Sale Price / set|42% Off

Set of 8 Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Cir

By Enrico Franzolini, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 8 Postmodern Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Circa 1980s In 1989 Knoll introduced the Franzolini chair, a thoroughly modern interpretation ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

$1,995

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x 24.5 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

$4,500

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Bensalem, PA

Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

$1,900 / item

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Cognac & Créme Velvet, Walnut Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.
Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.

$7,093 / set

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

The Saarinen Model 72 Dining Chair by Knoll International is a true design icon. Introduced in 1950 by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, it reflects his signature vision of s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

$395 / item

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with white vinyl upholstery and chrome bases, produced by Knoll. These chairs have the ...

Category

2010s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$1,900 / set

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of four indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white mesh metal seats and sled legs.

 Additional set of 4 & two additional sets of 6 available separate...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$2,895 / set

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of mid century modern indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white painted metal seats with signature mesh back atop sled legs.

Additional set of six ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four
Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four

$1,600 / set

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four

By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Miami, FL

Black high-gloss lacquered Handkerchief chairs on black lacquered frames by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corpo...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Knoll dining room 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room 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 dining room chairs by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero Saarinen. Prices for Knoll dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $360 and can go as high as $38,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.

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Questions About Knoll Dining Room Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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