Knoll Lounge 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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Creator: Knoll
Eero Saarinen Knoll Herman Miller Womb Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Knoll Womb chair & ottoman (designed by Eero Saarinen) for Knoll in a multi-colored wool that visually translates as a soft off-white neutral.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Lounge Chair, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Platner for Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair. Featuring his classic, 1962 designed, airy vertical Steel Wire rod construction, original Antique Bronze finish, ergonomic bucket seat, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Designed by Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960's Orange Knoll womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Reupholstered in the 1990s in a three dimensional checked orange fabric, in the appropriate hand sti...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
MCM Vintage Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR Leather Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll black leather and chrome cantilevered lounge chairs with armrests. Iconic timeless bauhaus era design, comfortable, attractive and would b...
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Lounge Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'Butterfly' chair, originally designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938, was produced in the 1970s. Featuring a sturdy metal frame with a canvas seat, it remains in good vi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Warren Platner Easy Chair in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, lounge chair, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1966
This iconic easy chair by Warren Platner is created by welding curved s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Lewis Butler for Knoll 655 Walnut Lounge Chairs, Circa 1950s
By Knoll, Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1950’s Knoll Walnut Lounge Chair Pair designed by Lewis Butler. Upholstered in the original black and tan wool fabric, upholstery is in great condition with just a few minor ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Bastiano Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair and ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, c.1970s, USA. The plush lounge chair features the original tan leather upholstered cushions encased in an an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
"Sling" armchair from the 70s for Knoll by designers Andrew Morrison and Bruce Hannah in a dark brown leather -like fabric and cast aluminum.
Origina...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Cognac Barcelona Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of the most recognized designs of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona Chair. Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll inte...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Womb” Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Original Eero Saarinen Womb lounge chair and ottoman covered in Cato - Fire Red Knoll fabric with tubular chrome legs. Eero Sarrinen designed this piece f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early pair of Bastiano lounge armchairs in tan leather and Italian walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for GAVINA – Italy, 1975.
These chairs are original Italian production by GAVINA. T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Genuine Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Mississauga, CA
Presenting an iconic Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, upholstered in soft brown leather. This authentic Wassily chair, designed in the 1920s for Knoll, is celebrated as a landmark in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Bertoia diamond chairs with ottoman for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Harry Bertoia’s Diamond Chair, introduced in 1952, is a masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted from welded steel rods, the chair’s open, airy structure gives the illusion of floa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, Model 65, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs in pristine condition, purchased from Knoll Associates in the 1960s. Reupholstered in Knoll fabric in 2005.
The textured fabric is ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs & Ottomans for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair (two) Power play chairs and ottomans designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very good condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Model 657 Sling Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollcok model 657 leather and steel framed sling chair designed for Knoll circa the 1970s. Original leather sling and cushion. Original Knoll International mark present on un...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Knoll Mies van der Rohe MR Chaise Lounge Chair Black Upholstered Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produced by Knoll International in t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
A pair or Jens Risom's Model 654 lounge chairs, designed in the 1940s for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A pair or Jens Risom's Model 654 lounge chairs, designed in the 1940s for Knoll. I am guessing they are from the early 2000s. A classic mid century modern style, still in production....
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair w/ Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in Grey Leather Model B3
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original pair of Wassily Lounge Chairs, model 50L, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s, and the listed price includes bot...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1990 Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe Model 250LS 5x Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These examples were produced by Knoll in the United States in 1990. The listed price includes one chair, and we have five chairs available for purchase. They feature solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frames (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and have patinated Whiskey Brown leather cushions. The retail price of these chairs was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Satin Chrome Base
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Lounge Chair, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA C. 2019. It features a...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1975 Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Steel Frame with Red Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Lounge Chairs, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to 1975, and the listed price includes the pair of c...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1995 Pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Stainless Frames Red
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These examples were produced by Knoll in the United States in 1995, and the listed price includes the pair. They feature solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frames (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and have cushions upholstered in Spinneybeck "Sabrina" calfskin leather in Nasturtium, a color that resembles a deep terracotta. The retail price of these chairs was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair, rendering them to be very special indeed.
Each chair measures 30 inches long, 29.5 inches wide, and 30.25 inches high. Their seat height is 17 inches. Both the frames and the leather upholstery are in good condition, with some light cat scratches...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs w/ Stainless Steel
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a rust orange geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Grey Fabric 4x Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a dark silver grey geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1990 Pair of Knoll International New Weissenhof Chairs Trix & Robert Haussmann
By Knoll, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Upholstered Club Chairs from 'The Lounge Seating' series, designed by the Swiss husband-and-wife design duo Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International in 198...
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1990s Italian Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs Black Leather 3x Avail
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250L, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. These chairs are compri...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 3x Avail
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. These particular examples were produced by Knoll Studio in the USA during 2019. The c...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tipped. Measure: Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
2023 Pair of Knoll Joe D'Urso Swivel Lounge Chairs in Yellow Fabric
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of D’Urso Swivel chairs, designed by Joe D’Urso for Knoll in 2008. This particular pair was manufactured in 2023. The chair’s graceful tulip base is formed of po...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern black Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll (attr.) are circa early 1990s. This iconic...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Holly Hunt White Boucle'
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with this pair of iconic Warren Platner Easy Chairs for Knoll, now reupholstered in luxurious Holly Hunt white boucle'. Our dedica...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
2023 Pair of Knoll Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chairs in White Model 421
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are classic Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Model 421, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These particular examples date to circa 2023, and the listed price include...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in 1967. This pair dates to the early 1970s, and the listed price includes the pair. Their ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam
2000s Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Walnut w/ Blue Gray Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Lounge chair, Model 654LC, initially designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This particular example dates to the 2000s. The classic design features a sculpted lacq...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
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Cotton, Walnut, Rubber
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Size Womb Chair in Crimson Red Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA circa 2...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pfister Lounge Chair, model 1051C, originally designed by Charles Pfister in 1971. This example dates to the 1980s. The design features a steel frame with plywood inserts, ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of original Diamond Lounge Chairs in the children’s size, Model 421LS, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The listed price includes the pair. The...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 2016 Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Blue Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2016. These pieces feature solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frames (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and have Spinneybeck Acqua leather upholstery in the Cote d'Azur colorway. The retail price of these chairs was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom Lounge chairs, Model 654LC, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These are early examples, dating to C. 1946. The listed price includes the pair. Their c...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
1960s Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Kvadrat Divina Melange Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman, Models 1705L/1709Y, originally designed for Knoll in 1966. This early set dates to the 1960s, retaining its 320 Park Avenue tag...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Blue Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Models 70L and 74Y, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was manufactured in the USA in...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are classic Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Model 421, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These particular examples date to 2005. The listed price includes one chai...
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Early 2000s North American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured in the USA in the 1980s. The...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2010 Florence Knoll Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Florence Knoll Lounge Chair, Model 1205S1, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 2010. ...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2013 Florence Knoll Lounge / Club Chair in Grey Leather with Chrome Base
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Florence Knoll Club Chair, model 1205S1. The piece was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, and this particular example dates to 2013. The design featur...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Child Size Womb Chair in White Leather, Model 70LS
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Children’s Womb lounge chair, Model 70LS, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA ci...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 5x Available
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2008, and the...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Lounge chair, model 421, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. The listed price in...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1990s Gae Aulenti for Knoll Lounge Chair in Blue Leather 8x Available
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Aulenti Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in 1974 as part of the Aulenti Collection. The listed price includes one lounge chair, and ...
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1990s Italian Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Black, 2x Available
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Bird lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, Models 423LU/424YU, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These examples of the chairs were produced ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Knoll lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll lounge 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 261 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge 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 lounge chairs by Milo Baughman, Charles and Ray Eames, and Herman Miller. Prices for Knoll lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $35,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,629.
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- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.