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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Alessandro Mendini
Large Chrome Frame Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chair with Ottoman in Red Cato Textile
Located in Ferndale, MI
Harry Bertoia joined Florence and Husband Hans Knolls Company after leaving Charles Eames and Herman Miller. Florence Knoll Eames and Bertoia had all been schoolmates and collaborators in the early years of Cranbrook. On joining Knoll Bertoia was given free reign for a chair design. Being as much a sculptor as a designer he came up with the wire series. This chair being the large diamond chair. Set in wrought iron frame and attached by way of rubber mounts allowing a rocking action. With the ottoman and all recently covered in Knoll Cato fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Mid Century Modern Harry Bertoia Knoll Brown Chrome Bird Chair & Ottoman
Located in Stafford, TX
This is a 1960s Knoll Bertoia Bird Chair, a modernist icon designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and produced by Knoll. I purchased this from the original owner that purchased early-mid ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s. This high back masterpiece blends ergonomic comfort with timeless sophistication, making it the...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

'657' Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Labeled, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite mid-century modern 1970s Charles Pollock Armchair, known as the "Sling Chair", Model 657. Immerse yourself in the beauty...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
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...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
Located in Portland, OR
This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973. This iconic chair was des...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Custom Modernist KNOLL Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. Custom Ordered “Puff” Mocha color upholstery "Nick Cave" and Manufactured by Knoll Textiles. Literally Brand new!! Woman ordered new f...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair with Original Wool Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll arm / lounge chair designed by Florence Knoll in the early 1950's retaining its original orange fabric supported by cylindrical polished steel feet. This 1960s example, as evid...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Paul Tuttle “Zeta” Armchairs For Strässle International, Circa 1970
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lounge chairs by American designer Paul Tuttle for Swiss brand Strässle Interntational in the 1970s. These chairs feature the soft cognac colored leather upholstery original ...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

American Midcentury Knoll Studio Armchair by Linda & Joseph Ricchio
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single armchair by Knoll great condition solid and sturdy. retains medallion with signature and date.
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofas, Two Available
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofas, Two Available Offered for sale are two upholstered three-seat sofas designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll Studio. These sofa...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll wide version diamond chair with ottoman, frames are original white paint an original but faded pink Knoll textile covers. Minor scuffs to f...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 14
Located in Highland, IN
Important industrial designer Don Albinson, a Cranbrook peer of Charles and Ray Eames, Ralph Rapson, Harry Bertoia and Eero Saarinen worked in the Eames office as head designer for 1...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Wassily Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
The Wassily chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s for Knoll, stands as an iconic piece in the evolution of modern design. Renowned for its pioneering use of materials and dis...
Category

1920s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Arm Chairs for Knoll- Set of 6
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of 6 arm chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. One of the most iconic designs of the midcentury- so much so that they are sold to this day (starting at over $4,500 each). Here is...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Brown Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Daybed in rich brown offers a timeless blend of modern design and luxurious comfort. With its s...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch, Textile

Tobia Scarpa new Green Boucle "Bastiano" 2-Seater Sofa for Knoll, 1960s, Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Two-seater sofa was produced by Knool in 1960s and designed by Tobia Scarpa. Mid-Century Modern period Italian design item. Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experime...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wenge, Bouclé

Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)
Located in Basel, BS
These rare beauties are hard to keep in stock! This listing is for one chair, we have two available. Use the drop down menu to indicate how many chairs you would like. The fabric o...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
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. We’ve restored these chairs using our stunning collection of...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister lounge Chairs, 1980. Original upholstery excellent condition.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has 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 in Saddle...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa d...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid 20th Century Knoll Antimott Recliner & Footstool c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Knoll recliner from the Antimott range by the German furniture maker, dating back to 1960's. This chair and ottoman have been reupholstered in a soft sage green fabr...
Category

20th Century German Other Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Bill Stephens For Knoll Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern lounges chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the early 1960's. Model no. 1315 with dark walnut frame and new brushed silver velvet upholstery.
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early pair of Bastiano lounge armchairs in tan leather and Italian walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for GAVINA – Italy, 1975. These chairs are original Italian production by GAVINA. T...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gae Aulenti Three-seater sofa for Knoll International 1970 s USA
Located in Debrecen, HU
The Aulenti Gae three-seater sofa is a must-have for any modern living space. Designed by the renowned Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, the sofa features an elegant burgundy, epo...
Category

1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...
Category

1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and coffee brown leather. Fully restored in Ital...
Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Andre Dupre Bauhaus Pouf Stool Chromed Steel and Black Rubber, Knoll 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century stool in chromed tubular steel and black knotted rubber cord. This stylish object was designed by Andre Dupre and produced by Knoll du...
Category

Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Birch 6 Hat Trick Chairs by Frank Gehry - Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 post Modern "Hat Trick Chairs" by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Created from Birch laminates chairs are steam bent in a ribbon like form which lends to a very organic typ...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Plywood

Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal
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...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
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 Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chair This chair measures: 36 wide x 27 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance 26 inches All pieces o...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of) Model #132 cha...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chairs for Knoll International
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These iconic MR10 dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll International are cherished for their sleek design, high quality of metal work and ove...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Small Diamond Chairs. New aftermarket seat pads in Lime Green. Great pop of color! Metal is clean and no breaks in the metal. These classic chairs look ...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Maya Lin Longitude Chaise for Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
This work is from the Earth is (not) Flat series, Maya Lin's first venture in production furniture design. Knoll International, 1998. Upholstered cushion with a leather head rest.
Category

Late 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious model 1705 easy lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Warren Platner Bronze Finish Lounge Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Warren Platner designed wire lounge chairs for Knoll in bronze finish. there have been re-upholstered in a Knoll velvet. In good overall condition., The fabric is...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Steel

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
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.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratches...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Classic Original Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen by Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Tulip Stool in cast aluminum by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath chairs and tables -- th...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Lounge Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early 1960s lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Chair is a great opportunity to purchase and redo. Desirable bronze frame. An absolutely iconic piece of design hist...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all ...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair
Located in Saint Louis, US
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll International. Each...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Platner for Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair. Featuring his classic, 1962 designed, airy vertical Steel Wire rod construction, original Antique Bronze finish, ergonomic bucket seat, ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Original Wassily Sessel Knoll International Marcel Breuer weiß
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Wassily Chair von Knoll International aus den 1990er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von Marcel Breuer entworfene Sessel ist eines der bekanntesten Möbeldes...
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll. A...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Platner Collection 1966 Rare Early Production Settee in Bronze by Warren
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early production settee designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Settee is in excellent condition with new foam and with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Leather, Stainless Steel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four available. Price is for each. Beautiful set of Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example i...
Category

Early 2000s American Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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