Knoll Seating
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
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll Studio.
Stamped Knoll Studio on the frame and labeled.
In black leather, chromed s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs with arms for Knoll, brown suede
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Mr Lounge Chairs with Arms designed my Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll.
Brown suede seat pad / tubular chrome steel frame
Leather straps
Knoll manufacturer labels dating: Nov ...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. When you think of the perfect Pollock chair this one probably comes to mind. This executive office cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. circa 1970. This iconic Bauhaus chair orig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1974 Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Houston, TX
Two incredible Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chairs in a rare cranberry-red mohair, labeled and dated 1974. These are midcentury modern classics, super comfortable and in stell...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy. Circa 1970s.
New upholstery.
Dark brown lacquered metal feet.
Good vintage condition o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
By Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Preben Fabricius lounge chair in black aniline leather, original leather upholstery.
Frame of dark chromed steel.
Model 710, made by Walter Knoll.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in London, GB
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Model 1105 Oak Dining Chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of eight bentwood oak dining armchairs by Don Pettit for Knoll, circa 1970s, epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern design. Model 1105 is a testament to the ingenuity...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid-century design. Its curves and form redefine comfort, offering relaxation in any space....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll C1965
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll International. C1965 chairs which have a table pictured but not included and am ottoman also...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960's Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely example of the Iconic Womb Chair and Ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. We have had it re-upholstered in a genuine Knoll fabric, Crossroads in a Honey Bee color. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic and elegant chaise longues in the history of design, conceived in the 1930s by the great architect and designer Marcel Breuer for the newly founded English com...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s. A timeless piece of modern design. Seamless, tubular steel frame with the original cowhide leather. The chairs are stru...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Experience the epitome of timeless elegance with this authentic Mid Century Modern Barcelona Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Crafted with sumptuous brown leather and ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 flat bar Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the twenties. Currently made and produced by Knoll Studio. All 8 are signed on the undersides of the c...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Cube Chairs
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cube lounge / club chairs designed in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll retaining their original 'eggplant' leather and ebonized steel block feet. Nicely proportioned design ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Black metal chair by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Seat height: 22 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Salmon Color Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Early production Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1950's. Designed by Eero Saarinen . manufactured by Knoll .Classic Mid-Century Modern design. Retain they'r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as the r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Mid Century Modern Set 10 Dining Conference Room Chairs Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large set of ten dining or conference room armchairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. Created from oak and steam bent to satisfy the eye and body. Very sturdy and c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Contemporayr Modern Grey Molded Shell Counter Stools
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Bertoia for Knoll molded shell counter stools. A lovely pair of contemporary modern stools from Knoll's Bertoia collection. These two sto...
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20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll is circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial material and scul...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and orange fabric. Stamped Knoll international under the legs. Seat height 45cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Gray Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of eight mid century modern cantilever Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll were produced in 2002. These iconic Bauhaus modernist chairs originally designed by Lud...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century White Diamond Wire Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll are circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial mate...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century.
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century.
Set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll for dining room in black fibreglass and fabric, cushions reno...
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20th Century French Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Pair of 54 L Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti
Producer - Knoll
Model - 54 L Armchairs
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 70 cm x Depth 61 cm x Height 77 cm x Seat Height 35 cm
Materials - Leat...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Custom and Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity to own a one of a kind piece. This bench can also make a great soft ottoman.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Ufficio Tecnico Reguitti, Mart Stam, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spoleto Chair by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, a timeless piece of modern design. These chairs boast black leather seats integrated with polished chrome frames. The laced backrests not ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Gray Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four (8 available) mid century modern cantilever Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll were produced in 2002. These iconic Bauhaus modernist chairs originally de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Joseph D'urso Swivel Lounge Chairs from Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Joseph D'Urso swivel lounge chairs on polished aluminum chrome bases in all original red boucle fabric and adjustable seats. Measurements with adjustable seat height variatio...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli, Set of 4
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, introduced in 1983.
These chairs are very resilient, and stackable with a generous seat size and the organic lines su...
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20th Century Italian Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mies van der Rohe Armchair Barcelona by Knoll International, 1980's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Barcelona Chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1920-1949.
The base is in chrome metal and black leather upholstery.
Labeled on the base: Knoll, Knoll International,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Stamford, CT
Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Set of five mid-century modern arm chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in Italy, 1986. Featurin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very good and early pair of iron frame butterfly sling chairs. The original design dates to the late 1930s and rediscovered and produced by Knoll years later. Covers not included. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs signed Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Wassily lounge chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll Studio.
Stamped Knoll Studio on the frame and labeled.
In black leather, chromed s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
What a bold statement! Not the obligatory black leather, this Florence Knoll 72" Bench for Knoll is executed in the most exquisite red spinneybeck leather. Classic Knoll Design, fits...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Designed in 1956.
These are from the 1970s.
Design Classic from the Pedestal coll...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen, features a distinctive fiberglass back that exudes mid-century modern charm. Reimagined wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer.
A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for K...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set Of 6 Armchairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six armchairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, composed of a steel structure with welded rods creating curved shapes and upholstered with bouclé white wool.
Table also a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
By Knoll
Located in Weymouth, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With original orange fabric and cushions (stiff).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of 3 leather executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Buttery set of 3 executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1956, in a rustic red leather upholstery with black arms on a 5 star swivel base with casters, tags stil...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll. An iconic mid-...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Barcelona Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Barcelona chair and ottoman by Mies van der Rohe, fabricated in the 70's by Knoll.
Produced in black leather with a very solid polished stainless frame.
The black leather...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Knoll Associates sofa on steel frame. Sofa has been restored with new webbing, foam and upholstery. Label located on the left hand side of sofa. Label is Knoll Associates, 320 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022. Made in Italy. Upholstered in Knoll textile called Infinite in Sugar (Infinite is a highly usable upholstery and wrapped panel fabric showing continuous circles defined by a fine black outline...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Pollock Executive chairs for Knoll,
in Black leather.
Labels attached to underside.
Manufacturer date : 1984
One available.
Condition:
Overall in very good condition. A f...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair in White Chenille
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair, model '1705', steel, reupholstered in chenille "Per Inciso" Perla by Dedar, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic white...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs
Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.
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Questions About Knoll Seating
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.