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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 seatinglounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Knoll
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980. Newly reupholstered green boucle. 6 of the green chairs have sold. We have a large quantity of these chairs. You are welcome t...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Sold Individually.
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as the famous B3 chair or “Wassily chai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Gray Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four (8 available) mid century modern cantilever Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll were produced in 2002. These iconic Bauhaus modernist chairs originally de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli, Set of 4
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, introduced in 1983. These chairs are very resilient, and stackable with a generous seat size and the organic lines su...
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20th Century Italian Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Early Production Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this authentic, very early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed and dated 1960. The chairs feature upholstered blue wool blend sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

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

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Chrome

Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo 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

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Noir Velvet, Obsidian Gloss, Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

10 Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Knoll Studio classic, Jens Risom's designs were the first pieces manufactured by Knoll. Due to war-time restrictions on materials, this style chair was originally constructed of si...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular chrome dining chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular chrome and black fabric dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at his Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair (model number MR50) reflects the ground breaking simplicity of van der Rohe’s design using a simple cantilever frame. There are two versions of the chair; one in tubular steel and the other in flat steel and the original design dates back to 1930. The metal was originally polished stainless steel but more modern examples from around the 1970s onwards were produced in chromed steel by Knoll International and Knoll Studio who have owned the license to the design since the mid 1960s. There have been numerous copies of the chairs made since their inception but the Knoll original chairs that were produced in the last 30 years have become much easier to recognise. As such, all post 1990 chairs...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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 ...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Four Vintage 1970 Made in Italy Stamped Marcel Breuer Cesca Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, Mid Century Modern circa 1970's, made in Italy stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1999 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side / Dining Chair in Green Fabric
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 1999 (some of them sho...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Metal, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black 30 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric. Mid Century Dining chairs. This early condition is made from the 50ties. Beautiful patina on the wood. Set of 4
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inche...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll. Originally debuted in 1960, this very early set is from 1963 and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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

2009 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair in Black Fabric Sets Avail
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tubular Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair. There was originally ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design! The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

1960's Eero Saarinen Tulip dining chairs for Knoll, set of 4 upholstered
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs, armless with off-white upholstery. by Knoll, USA Set of 4 chairs Manufacturer "Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions. Please note these do not...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Nickel, Steel

1992 Knoll H&kerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 10x Available
By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple available, but sold separately) Knoll Handkerchief stacking chair, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. The duo were some of the most influen...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Steel

4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960's and manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 1970's. This set has been rest...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

1960s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Tulip Side Chairs in Brown Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining chairs with brown fabric seat pads. These are early armless examples from the 1960s and guaranteed as originals....
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

Vintage White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll Set of 4
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
These spectacular chairs need no introduction. this rare X base models are in my opinion the most incredible of his designs with this unexpected and unconventional look and design al...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

2000s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Stainless Brno Chair Blue Leather 5x
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the Flat Bar Brno Chair (five are available, priced separately), designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Notably, this is the solid stainless steel version w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1949 Set of Four George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N19 Chairs in Walnut
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four N19 Straight Chairs, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to circa 1949. The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashi...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

1990s Set of Four Frank Gehry for Knoll High Sticking Dining Side Chairs Maple
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four High Sticking chairs designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll. The chairs are marked and guaranteed as authen...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

2020 Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll in Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the 2020 production Flat Bar Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. The price listed is for each chair. Four chairs are available in gray leathe...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist: William 'Bill' Stephens, the young Knoll designer whose 1300 series of chairs took off a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

1990s Set of Crassevig & Knoll Gina / Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeousGina / Ginotta bent plywood dining chairs with oatmeal-color fabric upholstery, produced by Crassevig, distributed by Knoll in the US, and de...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Plywood

4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. Executive armchairs with an oak frame base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A classic set of 4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. executive armchairs in the original Knoll blue fabric with an oak frame base. The Eero Saarinen Executive armchair was featured in nearly every Florence Knoll Mid Century interior throughout the 1950s and beyond. Originally introduced in 1950, the chair transformed the notion of what executive seating could be with its fluid, sculptural form and modern finishing. The timeless and versatile design continues to fit seamlessly into work, conference, lounge and dining applications of any décor. The chair remains as one of the most popular Knoll designs ever with new versions of the armchair, as shown here, in fabric with the wooden light oak base retailing at around £2,000 per chair. And it’s the wooden legs that add to their appeal and was ultimately a big improvement on the original tubular steel frame. They are just warmer and more welcoming, as well as being more aesthetically pleasing. As such the chairs are more often used these days as dining chairs rather than in the office. The chairs are also supremely comfortable and are upholstered in a classic Knoll wool fabric that has different subtle colour flecks within the fabric and that also features a slightly darker colour in the seat. This is an intentional design aesthetic as it helps to maintain the condition and look of the seat with heavier use. They date from the 1990s and remain in very good vintage condition with only light signs of use. This item is sold as a set of 4 chairs but the chairs are also available as a complete dining set matched with a Florence Knoll Walnut table...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples are circa 1971 produ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Cane and Chrome MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll 1970s reissue
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
The set we have here, are from the 1977 reissue by Knoll which was in conjunction with MOMA’s exhibition Mies in New York City. 4 available The MR10 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
By Marco Maran, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A set of 4 Knoll "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for home or office, and everyday use or comfortable seating for occasional guests. Each chair is comprised of a clear polycarbonate she...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', lacquered steel, leather, United States, design 1948, later production Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of four (4) collectors pieces are called the 'Queen Anne' chairs by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 and feature a faux olive burl design with tan leather seats. Post-Modern functional art ready to be used as stand-alone collectible sculptures or as chairs. Signed underneath three chairs with Knoll International labels. Please note, the color amongst the 4 chairs are consistent however due to the studio lighting they appear slightly different from chair to chair, this is simply due to the angle and position of the studio photography lights...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Laminate, Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1948, production 1994 Set of four organic shaped chairs designed ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll Studio 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tulip armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Moulded fibreglass shell and cast aluminium base. Its organic shape remains timeless and elegant. Set of 4 armchairs. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

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

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Stainless Steel

Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for H.G. Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the put me in a museum collection. Out of long long term storage. The Earliest production set of four Eero Saarinen for HG Knoll executive chairs I have ever seen. All four on f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs for Knoll, Set of Four
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus Style Set of 4 Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll’s own team of engineers and designers, created this cantilevered tubular metal chair in 1971 and called it the Spoleto. The ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International USA, 1980s Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base. Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Dining Room Chairs

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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.
Questions About Knoll Dining Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, 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.

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