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Knoll Lounge 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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2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail
By Knoll, Florence 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

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Steel

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

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Nickel

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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

Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966 Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

J. Kastholm, JK 720 Lounge Chair for Kill International, 1970s
By Jørgen Kastholm, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
JK 720 Lounge Chair by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International: The JK 720 Chair was only produced for a short time during the 1970s by Alfred Kill’s company; it features a brushed ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery Originally designed in 1952, these ergonomic lounge chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Lounge Chair in Black Leather 2x Available
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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

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Steel

2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2005. T...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1960s Florence Knoll Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Fabric
By Florence Knoll, 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

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Steel

Warren Platner Sudede Lounge Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Nickel

1952, Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
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

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Steel

1995 Pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Stainless Frames Red
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 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

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Size Womb Chair in Crimson Red Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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

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Steel

"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Marc Held
Located in bruxelles, 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. For shipping, request us for receiv...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

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

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Steel, Stainless 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

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Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam

Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Set of two Diamond Chairs 421, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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

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Metal

Vintage Swiss Production Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and turned out as an immediate success. Saarinen, an American but Finnish-born architect / industrial designer, was one of the main influencers of the new, modernist style now typical for mid-century American furniture design. His aim has always been to use simple forms, provide a comfortable user experience, while applying new techniques and often in cooperation with others. The use of laminated birch wood, regularly seen in the designs of Charles and Ray Eames is no coincidence, since they have worked together in the early 1940s. Other well-known pieces are the Womb Chair, and the Tulip or Pedestal series. Our lounge chair is a Knoll International original, a licensed early Swiss...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

1972 Original Warren Platner for Knoll Orange Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This iconic lounge chair and ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll International represents the peak of sculptural American modernism. Designed in the mid-1960s and still celebrated as...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Stainless 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

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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

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Steel

C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
By Jens Risom, Knoll
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

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Birch

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

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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

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Foam, Wood

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

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Steel

Max Pearson Executive Lounge Chair by Knoll in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet
By Knoll, Max Pearson
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

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Steel

Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
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

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Leather

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

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Aluminum

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Custom Order Contemporary Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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

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Chrome

2024 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Red Fabric and Chrome
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 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 in 2024. The piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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

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Steel

1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs w/ Grey Kvadrat 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 particular examples date to the 1960s, and the listed price includ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Nickel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was man...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage "Womb" Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Chairs From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene- Pr
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Acquire a true piece of design history with this exceptional pair of MR20 lounge chairs by the master of modernism, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. What makes this pair truly ext...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Sabrina
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to t...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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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

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Fabric

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

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Nickel

Harry Bertoia “Big Diamond” Chair for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
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

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Metal

2010 Florence Knoll Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Fabric
By Florence Knoll, 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

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Steel

2013 Florence Knoll Lounge / Club Chair in Grey Leather with Chrome Base
By Florence Knoll, 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

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Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of unique and very high-quality 'slipper chairs' model 51W, an early design by American designer Florence Knoll dates from 1955 and is becoming more rare to find nowa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside Lounge Chairs Memphis Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
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

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Metal

Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs. Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa 1970 and it was used in public spaces and as well in living rooms. The metal frame c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of 1980s "East Side" Club Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass and Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Paris, France
This rare pair of tricolor "Eastside model" club armchairs was created by designer Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International. Its structure in gray steel tube and its soft leather cove...
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Late 20th Century Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
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

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Wood, Plywood

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

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Metal

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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

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Steel

2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in Purple Boucle
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Chair, Model No. 421, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the early 2000s and came from a corpo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery

1970s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in Black
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1970s. Their design consi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Trix and Robert Haussmann Leather Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
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

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Leather, Wood

Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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

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Steel

Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Bouclé wool edition Bird chair & ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The groundbreaking Bird chair was designed in the 50s by Harry Bertoia and made by Knoll. This mid-century classic supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm. This edition is a very nice fully restored Bouclé...
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Mid-20th Century American Knoll Lounge Chairs

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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.
Questions About Knoll Lounge Chairs
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.

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