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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Johannes Andersen
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

Spoleto Side Chairs for Knoll International in Caramel Red Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caramel red leather with polished chrome frames, laced backs and spring connectors on underside. Price is per set of 4
Category

1970s American International Style Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Stool or Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural stool or ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This stool is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR loun...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Florence Knoll designed these slipper chairs in 1956 as part of a seating group that joined comfort with a clean-lined modernism. The chromed steel frames are canted at back and the ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 'Juliane' Chairs, Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of six 'Juliane' dining chairs by the renowned Danish designer Johannes Andersen. These artfully designed and crafted chairs were crafted in the 1960s by...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International. This post-modern piece seamlessly blends luxury and mod...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

2013 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chair in Chrome w/ Fabric Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bertoia Small Diamond lounge chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa 2013. The chair is made of ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the 1970s. It is made from metal frame with canvas and is in a good vintage and original...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Knoll sling bench designed by Hannah Morrison, black coated aluminum frame with grey wool upholstery. Some small marks on the frame but in otherwis...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair in Polished Stainless w/ Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Brno Armchairs, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The listed...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery, resting on an angled blonde wood base with angled and tapered legs. (JENS RISOM F...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sets one and only home was a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. Price is for both items All items are viewable at our Los Angeles Arts District showroom and warehou...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

2009 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair in Black Fabric Sets Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tubular Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair. There was originally ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are classic Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Model 421, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These particular examples date to 2005. The listed price includes one chai...
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel

Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Upholstered in original Rodarte Sisters cotton fabric. Black powdercoated base. Medium size.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Barcelona caramel-colored armchairs Original Knoll Mies Van der Rohe
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of caramel-colored Barcelona armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Iconic Barcelona armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. Knoll original 1960s production, prese...
Category

1960s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Directional Cube Chair in Green Mohair, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage club chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional. USA, ca. 1970s. Upholstered in a fabulous deep green mohair. Original upholstery shows very well. The chair is ver...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa in Bronze Gray Velvet & Brushed Brass Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern day obsession with Mid-Century design wouldn't exist if not for the momentous efforts of Florence Knoll. The most significant chapter in Knoll’s life was spent devoted to her ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hat Trick Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll
Located in Ravenna, IT
The Hat Trick chair, designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll, features a distinctive striped frame of natural maple. The soft shape of the frame is complemented by a padded cushion in the...
Category

1990s German Seating

Materials

Leather, Maple

1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model U20 Made In Teak By Johannes Andersen 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of six dining room chairs, model U20, is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and bears the signatures of the renowned furniture designer Johannes Andersen and ...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Designed by Hannah and Morrison for Knoll. Original green fabric with full metal construction.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Original Pair of Side Chairs for Walter Knoll, Circa 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early Knoll side chairs by designer Jens Risom. Circa 1940's. In original condition, with wear shown throughout and near the bottom of the legs. The chairs have been lightl...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nylon, Birch

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: 41 wide x 35 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inc...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Warren Platner Arm chair made by Knoll. Distinctive wire design with pedestal motif and rounded back. Comfort and design from the mid-century! Please specify how many of 3 you...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Wire

Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs. Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa 1970 and it was used in public spaces and as well in living rooms. The metal frame c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of Risom for Knoll 666 Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and cloth webbing seats. These chairs are in original and untouch...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Mies Van Der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Knoll Mies Van der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs. Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona lounge chair for Knoll Internationa...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies van der Rohe MR Rattan Armless Side Chair by Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Mixed Upholstery Eero Saarinen Tulip Swivel Stools by Knoll Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Eero Saarinen, these stools feature classic Knoll design combined with the extreme quality of a Knoll piece. Cast iron base, making them super weighty and stable. High quality bearings allow the stools to swivel smoothly and silently. Signed beneath with the metal Knoll Studio 1957 label. These stools were used very little. They were purchased by a TV studio for one shoot then donated. Both stools even still feature the plastic covering on the label. Thus, they are in very good vintage and original condition with light general wear, pictured. At this time, we also have a Knoll marble tulip side...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Grey Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2009. The listed price includes one chair...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
Located in Saint Louis, MO
How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Metal

C. 2009 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools w/ Brown Leather Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to ca. 2009. The listed price includes one ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 vintage Tulip dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for knoll, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 6 Tulip chairs with beige bouclé upholstery by renowned designer Eero Saarinen, and manufactured by Knoll International, 1970s. This particular set features armrests ...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

2000s Knoll / AMAT 3 Jamaica Bar Stools designed by Pepe Cortes 10x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple stools are available, priced individually) Jamaica bar stool, originally designed by Pepe Cortes for AMAT-3 in 1993. These stools are a later Knoll & AMAT-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Risom for Knoll Vostra Slipper Chair c 1940/50's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century armless slipper chair, known as the Vostra chair, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll circa 1940/50's. This example is structurally soun...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design! The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
Category

1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood leather Knole sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions. This sofa was fully rest...
Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chai...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Large set of 8 tulip armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Armchair, designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll, is a modernist icon. Saarinen sought to solve the issue of “the slum of legs” in tra...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Johannes Andersen “Capri” Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: Trensums Era: 1960s Materials: Leather Measurements: 27? tall Condition: In excellent original condition with typic...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International (designed in 1988) and signed with Knoll decking fabric and Knoll Made in Ital...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Farsø Stolefabrik, Denmark, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce a touch of Danish elegance to your dining area with this exquisite set of six high-back dining chairs, designed by Johannes Andersen for Farso Stolefabrik and crafted in D...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

C. 2006 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Dining Arm Chair Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Chair, Model 255, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This example was manufactured in the United States by Knoll in 2006. It features bent chrome...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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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