It doesn’t get more timeless or starkly modern than the boxy chrome-footed Florence Knoll lounge chair.
Designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll Bassett (1917–2019) for the legendary furniture manufacturer Knoll Inc. that she helped establish with her husband Hans Knoll, the chair is representative of all her signature gestures, from the sturdy construction to the button tufting, and like the rest of her work, it embodies the very essence of modernism.
In many ways, Knoll was destined to become a household name. Orphaned at a young age, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became home to many stars of mid-century modern design. She later flourished in her architecture studies with Bauhaus masters like Marcel Breuer and others. Knoll was a protégé of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at Columbia University’s School of Architecture, and her lounge seating, with its clean architectural lines, takes cues from her mentor.
Deeply inspired by the Bauhaus and its belief in melding art with industrial techniques, Knoll revolutionized the workplace. “Every time you see Barcelona chairs and a table in a lobby, that’s her [influence],” Kathryn Hiesinger, a curator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, told the New York Times.
When Knoll designed this chair as part of her lounge series, which included a sofa, she called it “meat and potatoes” furniture and believed she was merely filling a need. While there’s no disputing the utilitarian properties of her classic pieces, they’re geometrically striking objects. The Florence Knoll lounge chair — with its low seat height and simple profile — would work in any setting, and Knoll was equally versatile. It’s hard to imagine modernism without her.
Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 51W florence Knoll lounge chairs by Knoll Associates, USA 1950s The chairs have a vintage upholstery. We are offering also reupholstery in our in house workshop.
Fabric, Wood
Early MODERNIST Lounge Chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1940s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production,, late 1940's iconic modernist club chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll A ( Park Ave ). in good, clean, ready to use (original) condition, minor wear consist...
Fabric, Teak, Walnut
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs
Upholstery
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Lounge chairs with chrome base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century Florence Knoll Red / Orange Lounge chairs with chrome base. Pair of 1960s Lounge Chairs for Knoll International designed 1954. Both have Knoll upholstery and poli...
Chrome, Steel
$19,800 / set
Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Florence Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These are so beautiful and so comfortable. We love the architectural lines and geometric profile of this iconic Florence Knoll design. This pair is an early example with the walnut l...
Mohair, Walnut
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.
Steel
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric The Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Lounge Chair, Model 51, is a classic example of mid-century mod...
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A pair of exceptional vintage lounge chairs by legendary designer Florence Knoll, manufactured by Knoll International in the early 1960s during the golden age of American modernism. ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave ). These chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, they were reuphol...
Steel
$8,200 / set
Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
These are classic and good condition chairs! The upholstery is original and in pretty acceptable condition if one does not want to re-upholster. Hard to find this originality. Flor...
Steel
Florence Knoll 51W Lounge Chair, 1955
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, PA
SHIPPING COSTS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR SHIPPING COST BEFORE PURCHASING. SEE SHIPPING INFORMATION BELOW. Designed by Florence Knoll in 1955 for Knoll Associates, this elega...
Upholstery, Walnut
Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll lounge chair from 1956 model 65a. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair, 2-seater and 3-seater with or without armrests. This series was p...
Chrome
Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International. Produced from 1958-1975! This series has exceptional seating comfort and a timelessly modern look. Dxhxl: 78x81x72 cm...
Chrome
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.
Fabric, Maple
$3,300
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 27.56 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
Steel
Sculptural Slipper Lounge Chairs for Preview, 1990
By Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Vladimir Kagan slipper lounge chairs for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery.
Upholstery
$4,650
H 28 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of 657 chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. C1960 design signed in two places by Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some ...
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide. When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
Steel
$8,962
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Metal
$15,595 / set
H 36 in W 39 in D 35 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair Each chair measures: 39 wide x 35 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height/chair ...
Metal
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...
Metal
Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated steel base. Labeled Art Metal - Knoll Corp., June 9 1971 The chair has some losses to ...
Steel
$3,295 / set
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Patio Lounge Chairs Florence Knoll Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of four patio lounge armchairs by famous designer Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll, made in the United States, circa 1960's. Superbly crafted, each features aluminum white pain...
Aluminum
Napoleon III Armchair re-upholstered in Pierre Frey
Located in Paddington, NSW
Early 20th-century vintage armchair with a solid carved wooden frame, newly restored in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. The chair combines rich red velvet along the arms and base with ...
Velvet, Wood, Cotton
$21,400 / set
H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set - lounge chairs with ottoman, model 'The Idler', "Teddy Mohair" Aubergine by Pierre Frey, Australia, wood, design 1969 This s...
Mohair, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, rust velvet Club Chair, USA, c. 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautiful and refined club chair designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This chair has been newly upholstered in high-quality cotton velvet, offering both comfort and ...
Stainless Steel
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H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Pair of 'Parallel Bar' Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of lounge chairs in beautiful cognac leather from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Probably manufactured around 1960 by De Coen...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 31.89 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Chocolate Brown Leather by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching pair of Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 for Knoll International in the most exclusive vegetal tanned dark brown Spinneybeck leather. Marked with Knoll logo...
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 1st edition easy chairs 25 BC by Florence Knoll in velvet, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful set of club chairs, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. The chairs have been newly upholstered and covered in cotton velvet. Literature: Knoll Furniture 19...
Stainless Steel
set of 2 no. 65a lounge chairs by knoll international
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
pair of iconic florence knoll lounge chairs by knoll international.
Metal
set of 3 no.65 lounge chairs by florence knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
set of 3 iconic florence knoll lounge chairs by knoll international. can also be used as a 3 seater sofa.
Metal
Set of two cognac leather Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Model 65A arm chair is a design by Florence Knoll from 1956. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair with or without armrests (slipper Chairs) and a sofa w...
Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Pair of 'Parallel Bar' Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1954
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice pair of lounge chairs from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Probably manufactured around 1960 by De Coene in Kortrijk under license for K...
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Midcentury Pollock Executive Lounge Chair / Knoll, Leather and Chrome
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offering these classic Pollock Executive Chairs in its original black leather, black steel frame, and vintage 4-star base, chair Chair was made in1972. Dimensions Arm to arm 26...
Chrome
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New Windsor, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
Steel
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H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Florence Knoll, Pair of Lounge Chairs Model 65 for Knoll, circa 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lounge chairs model 65 designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1960. This model of chair was manufactured only from 1958 to 1975. These chairs...
Steel, Chrome
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H 28.5 in W 32.75 in D 33 in
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Florence Knoll lounge chair in heather grey tweed fabric. This piece is not signed, attributed to Florence Knoll, and most likely from the 1980's. Purchased from an estate al...
Steel
