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
1960s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs w/ Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover an icon of modernist outdoor design with this vintage 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz, crafted for Knoll in 1966 at the request of Florence Knoll. Built to w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1948 Pair of Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll Associates No. 92 Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an original pair of very early production Scissor lounge chairs, No. 92, for Knoll Associates. These were produced circa 1948 and were also introduced in 1948. In dating the chairs, the 601 Madison Avenue label is notable, in that they moved from that showroom location...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as the r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$4,500 Sale Price
21% Off
Pair of Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Studio Tufted Tan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Florence Knoll tufted leather lounge chairs, originally designed in 1954, this pair is of recent production. Original Spinneybeck tan leather on satin chrome frame, both an u...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2010s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in the ...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner grey leather easy chair and ottoman set of three, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. Please see last image for proper dimensions.
Warren Platner for Knoll gr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
$13,640 Sale Price / set
44% Off
1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece.
- The wooden parts have been black lacquered in high gloss finish.
- Newly upholstered in white leather.
- S...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,678 / set
1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Lounge Chair in Black Leather 2x Available
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s. They have black leather uphol...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern chairs by Knoll International makes the perfect eye catching addition to any modern interior. An extremely co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,170 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Harry Bertoia “Big Diamond” Chair for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Wilnis, UT
An impressive lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1970.
This iconic piece is named the “Big Diamond”, after the bent diamon...
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1960s American Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Easy Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking Easy chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the early 1980s. This mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century American Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Lounge chair, model 421, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular example dates to the 1980s. The listed price inc...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the 1970s. It is made from metal frame with canvas and is in a good vintage and original...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner gray leather easy chair and ottoman set of two, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. See final two images for proper dimensions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
$11,900 Sale Price / set
50% Off
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1973 Knoll Sling Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison 2x Available
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sling Lounge Chair, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. The listed price includes one lounge chair, and we have two available for individual sal...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. These examples date to the 1960s and have...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Off-White Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Eero Saarinen's iconic womb chair with ottoman. We have restored this 20th Century chair with a beautiful high-quality off-white boucle with a black undertone. Super soft and this ch...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
A fairly more rare variation of the chair in a high back m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio MR arm chair in gorgeous red leather upholstery. These examples came from the e...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1963 Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Model 715 Adjustable Chaise Lounge
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon steel grid Chaise Lounge, Model 715, designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates in 1963. The geometrically welded-wire frame is powder coated in a matte whi...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of leather chairs. Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy.....Nice original condition, amazing quality / construction, stainless steel bases, retain original Knoll label...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in th...
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Mid-20th Century American Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of two Diamond Chairs 421, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This is an overall beauty with some loss of coating of the wired shell and some spots loss of coating of tSet of two early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs. Black and white lacquered fra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, scoop, lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll features a minimal, black lacquered maple frame with a floating scoop seat newly upholstered in mustard yellow, textur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Custom Order Contemporary Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive arm chairs in custom order contemporary fabric.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in Grey Leather Model B3
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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
Warren Platner Suede Lounge Chair for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Warren Platner Lounge Chair for Knoll International.
reupholstered in a Grey Suede, nickel frame.
The Platner Collection (1966) reflects his belief that there’s room in modernism “f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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
1970s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze with Original Fabric Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Armchair, Model 1725, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This example dates to the 1970s. The frame of the chair is composed of patinated bronzed-steel, ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Max Pearson Executive Lounge Chair by Knoll in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
If a single company could be deemed the leading cultivator of iconic designers and incubator of timeless design, it would with little doubt be Knoll. Under Florence Knoll’s lead, she...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair newly upholstered in a very high-quality French bouclé. The colors include yellow/gold, sienna browns and white. This pairs beautifully w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather lounge chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, c.1990s, USA. The plush lounge chairs feature original deep camel leather uphols...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$8,000 / set
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic Easy chair for Knoll. We have reupholstered this in a high-quality mohair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1987. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in black leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Trix and Robert Haussmann Leather Chairs by Knoll
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Immaculately-presented this identical pair from 'The Lounge Seating' series, originally called The 'New Weissenhof Chair', designed by husband and wife design partners Robert and Tri...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harry Bertoia, Knoll International Large Chrome Bird Chair, Purple Cushion, 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Bird chair in chrome with a purple cushion...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
$5,675 Sale Price
43% Off
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Teddy
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic lounge chair. Featuring a sophisticated look, this chair boasts a striking bronze frame paired with a luxurious wool boucle' by Holly Hunt Great Plains. It of...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2012 Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs with Custom Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic pair of lounge chairs with arms designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The chairs were custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate offi...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chairs Grey Fabric & Chrome
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Bertoia Small Diamond Chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s. The chairs are compris...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Lewis Butler for Knoll 655 Arm Chair in Walnut with Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 655 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Lewis Butler in 1955. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The chair is made of walnut and has cu...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
1960s Florence Knoll Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Slipper Lounge Chair, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This particular example dates back to the 1960s. The chair is comprised of a solid s...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner, Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Knoll Intl, original 1972 example
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman, designed 1966 and manufactured by Knoll International, this set dated 1972.
This iconic chair is made of moulded fibreglass co...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside Lounge Chairs Memphis Italy
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of gorgeous and original Ettore Sottsass Eastside lounge chairs, produced by Knoll International. These two lounge chairs came from the American Airlines ex...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 3x 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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany.
One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment.
Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Specifications:
Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle.
Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer.
The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort.
The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support.
The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood.
Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish.
The seat cushion is reversible.
Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
2002 Trix and Robert Haussmann for Knoll Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Upholstered Club Chair from 'The Lounge Seating' series, designed by the Swiss husband-and-wife design duo Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International in 1988. The c...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage 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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- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.