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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Johannes Andersen
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Knoll, Italy – 1970s, Caned, Ebonized
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An iconic Cesca armchair by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina for Knoll, Italy, circa 1970s. This stunning chair features newly replaced caning with ebonized beech wood and a sleek c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International 3-Seated Beige Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American three-seated sofa upholstered in a beige weave with low back, and 3 removable seat cushions, standing on a metal frame with 6 legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INT...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

8 sedie modello Brno Knoll International
Located in Ghedi, IT
These iconic chairs, designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, embody mid-century modern simplicity with clean lines and meticulous detail. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large diamond chrome chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The chair and ottoman have the original red fabric cover. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Maple and Walnut Lounge Chair, Model 645, by Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created in 1955 by Lewis Butler, senior designer and later head of Knoll’s Planning Unit, this lounge chair, model 645, features a dynamic but clean-lined frame of maple into which are set angled planks of walnut plywood to form the seat and backrest. Upholstered pillows...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Foam, Maple, Walnut

Side Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Warren Platner in 1966 for Knoll Internationel, USA. Sculptural structure made of steel wire rods with velvet fabric upholstery. Labelled with manufacturer log...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Original Wassily Sessel Knoll International Marcel Breuer schwarz
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

(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

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

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, 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 Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s Vintage Warren Platner Occasional Chair Knoll Beige Knobby Wool
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The perfect glamorous vanity chair. Very sculptural wire armchair designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the 1970s. Dingy original wool blend woven KNOLL knobby biege ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very ti...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Maple Hat Trick Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of maple plywood hat trick chairs designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Each beautiful chair is signed and dated on bottom. Constructed on 8-7...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in our wavy New Zealand sheepskin "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Flore...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for 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

Classic Set of 3 Modernist Bar/ counter Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
3 Vintage metal wire bar stools designed by Harry Bertoia. //Priced per chair // The Bertoia Barstool is part of Bertoia's iconic 1952 wire collection. An astounding study in space, ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 4 Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair. Red Fabric, Bronze Frame Finish
Located in Kansas City, MO
Warren Platner Lounge Chair in red Knoll fabric with the more expensive bronze frame. Frame is in great condition with no rust. Foam padding is good with the fabric inside back sho...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

25 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 25. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like George Clooney-- they just look better with age and seemi...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

2-Seater 'Parallel Bar' Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1954
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A 2-seater sofa with armrests from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Early version from 1960 probably manufactured by De Coene in Kortrijk unde...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Set of Four Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs by Uldum Mobelfabrik
Located in Cordova, SC
Upholstery could use replacement due to some light discoloration, but can also be used as is. Chairs are all sturdy and comfortable. Set of four side chairs by Johannes Andersen for...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs circa 1979 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. The leather retains it's warm original pati...
Category

1970s 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

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
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 p...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

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

Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
An exquisite set of six dining chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. These iconic dining room chairs would look great in any Contemporary, Transitional, or Traditional interio...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Natural Cashmere
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Natural Cashmere. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Florence Knoll's req...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Goat Hair

Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant 1970s red orange faux leather. The steel frame has been freshly powder-coated in July 2022 and bears no ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Johannes Andersen CAPRI Sofa for AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, in KVADRAT Upholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s according Johannes Andersen design. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was made with great car...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Johannes Andersen six Dining Chairs, Model Anna
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen six dining chairs in solid smoked oak. New upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Model Anna, made by Uldum Møbelfabrik.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner 6x Wire Dining Group Chair & Table 1966 for Knoll International
Located in Munster, NRW
Warren Platner - 6x Wire Dining Group Chair & Table - 1966 for Knoll International. Iconic Dining Group by Knoll International, consisting of 6 chairs and a table with a diameter of...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome, Price is per Stool, six available. Ready for a new home.
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 38.75 wide x 35 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inc...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Frank Gehry Power Play Pair of Bentwood Armchairs and Matching Ottoman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of Knoll Frank Gehry "Power Play" armchairs and ottoman. This stunning set of artful furniture designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll feature a bentwood construction with a ribbon-like design. These pieces are inspired by Gehry's childhood, specifically by the apple crates...
Category

1990s Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bar stools by Daystrom. Newly powder-coated in pink and simi-orange vintage MCM chrome bar stool in original black vinyl fabric, Marked DAYSTROM on the back.    
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Category

1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

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

MR Chaise Lounge Chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The MR chaise lounge, designed by Mies Van der Rohe, is a sleek and iconic piece of furniture. Its minimalist design features a cantilevered frame mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
Category

1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather, 1960s
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 ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofas in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofas, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll....
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, Model 65, 1960s
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs in pristine condition, purchased from Knoll Associates in the 1960s. Reupholstered in Knoll fabric in 2005. The textured fabric is ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive Leather Chair Swivel & Tilt Base Seat Height adjusts from about 18" up to 22" Eero Saarinen for Knoll Knoll Label on Underside Newer Fabrication - Two Available Swivel ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of two cognac leather Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the 1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern design. The solid Birch frame cradles a foam cushioned seat that was recently reupholstered in Knoll Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color perfectly. This is more than just a collectible MCM chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Birch

Jamaica Barstools by Pepe Cortés for Amat-3 for Knoll, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pepe Cortés’ intention for his Jamaica Stools was ease of placement in a range of environments. Commercial grade durability paired with essential comfort for the home are both found ...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

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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