Knoll Office Chairs and Desk 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
1975 Knoll Executive Pollock Chrome, Tufted Black Leather Office Chair w/Casters
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) BLACK Leather and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creation of both stunningly gre...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Stamford, CT
Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision.
Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles.
This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
(4) Saarinen Executive Armchairs Holly Hunt Leather JS 6013/13 Mustique leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, designed in 1966 by Max Pearson for Knoll. While Pearson had worked for Knoll for several years behind the scenes, this was first debuted in his fi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Brown Leather & Chrome Pollock Chairs manufactured by Knoll , 1980s
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic PAIR of vintage original brown leather Pollock desk chairs designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Sold seperately!! Features original brown leather in very good original cond...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The original cushions are also in original pink fabric. Seat height 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creatio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in redone in medium brown leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Tubular Leg Chair in Cowtan & Tout Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Eero Saarinen executive tubular leg chair in Cowtan & Tout velvet
Offered for sale is a single vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen executive side chair with tubular legs and recentl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Set of Six Handkerchief Armchairs by Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage set of (8) eight Knoll Handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli
Inspired by the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drifting ...
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Late 20th Century American Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a set of 12 like new Eero Saarinen executive armchairs. These would be wonderful re-upholstered in something for your home or office. Chrome is bright and shiny, foam is very...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
KNOLL Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair- Textured Blue Knoll Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Has original label as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. This chair is in very good original co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Exec Armchair in Powder Sky Blue Leather on Polished Nickel Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. This authentic vintage Saarinen chair has been reupholstered...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. This authentic vintage Saarinen chair has been reupholstered...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 2000s. This is one of Sapper's most iconic wor...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2003 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather 2x Available
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. These examples date to 2003. These pieces are comprised...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w/ Arms in Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comp...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. These particular examples were produced C. 2006. They a...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair.
One of Knoll's most significant chairs was designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock.
Sixty years after its introduction,...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Red Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple red leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been inst...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Pollock executive office chair in taupe Knoll USA 1963
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped and iconic executive desk chair designed by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll International, United States 1963. The chair is upholstered in high-quality t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All wheels work as does swivel base. Height adjusta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all florence Knoll-designed interiors, the saarinen executive chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black leather armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Armchair, “Executive Chair”, designed by Charles Pollock in the 1970s for Knoll International.
Black molded plastic shell with chrome contours, aluminum star base, comfortable, ergo...
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Mid-20th Century American Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 4x Available
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in workin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll 2328 office chair by Hannah Morrison, 1970
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Knoll 2328 office chair, in a very unusual color combination of raspberry-colored cushions with black buttons and a dark aubergine-colored metal frame,...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been in...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Pollock Black and Chrome Executive Chair
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Pollock Black and Chrome Executive Chair
This chair measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 31 high, with an adjustable seat height of between 18 ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple bea...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair in great vintage condition. Rare Charcoal color Leather is Soft, tufted and incredibly comfortable. 360 degre turn,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting Office Chair. Great functionality and very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the 1970s, many of them dated 1979. The listed price in...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal
By Knoll, Emilio Ambasz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Office Chair stackable ergonomic modern design.
Price per chair. Maker stamped.
Plastic with metal frame
31.25 tall x 24.5 w 20d Seat 17.5 A...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new.
Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comfort and unrestr...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Executive Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll (Two available)
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring navy blue leather upholstery. This executive office chair is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design and has been in continuous pro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 7x Available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with swivel base designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design feature...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair in great vintage condition. Rare Charcoal color Leather is Soft, tufted and incredibly comfortable. 360 degre turn,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example retains its 655 Madison Avenue label, signifying ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes.
The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
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1990s French Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 114 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, and Charles Pollock. Prices for Knoll office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $285 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,595.
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.