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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Maurice Bailey
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare drafting stool designed by renowned architect and designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956. Model 77 S of the 70 series. Original light brown leather upholstery with a chrome p...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a steel tubular frame. There ha...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Black Upholstery Original 60s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An iconic “Bird Chair” with the matching ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Original black upholstery. Early edition, circa 1960s. The high back design is a modern statement but als...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in medium brown. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheels in working condition. Leather has been dyed brown and is in good used condition with plastic molded...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Wassily sling armchairs by Knoll in brown leather and chrome. The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–1926 while he was the...
Category

20th Century German Expressionist Seating

Materials

Chrome

Harry Bertoia Bench 400 Knoll International Mid Century Coffee Table
Located in Berlin, BE
This design by Harry Bertoia for Hans and Florence Knoll is an icon of mid-century modern design. Straightforward and simple but still unmistakable. The base has been kept in origina...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll Loveseat with Burnt Orange Wool Upholstery and Chrome Legs
Located in Toledo, OH
Unique Knoll 2-seat loveseat with original wool upholstery and chrome legs in excellent vintage condition. Very solid and heavy. No rust on the legs, there are 3 buttons missing. 55 ...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980’s. The MR Collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The ...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creatio...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner Big Easy Chair for Knoll. Originally purchased in the 1980's this chair was recently re-upholstered in a pretty Knoll fabric. It is in the Bronze Metallic ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair, Knoll International, Cream White, USA.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll, 1954. Warmed through color and texture, the Florence Knoll Lounge Chair is a scaled-down translation of the rhythm and proportions of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Harry Bertoia for Knoll ”BIRD” Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia Bird Frame or High Back Diamond. Black metal frame with 4 rubber bushings that let that chair rock slightly. Newer Knoll cover in the last 10-15 years. Cover is very...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs date to the late 1950s and early 1960s as determined by the vertical bow tie label. ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930 Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
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 Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255AC, Black Leather with armpads (original design). The Tugendhat House, often considered to be Mies van der Rohe’s defining resi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
Located in London, GB
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA, with Brown leather and a chrome steel ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set Of 6 Armchairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
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...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1974 Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll
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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International. New cognac-colored upholstery!
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Seating

Materials

Chrome

A pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs by Knoll, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
One of the most recognized objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona Chair. Available now, a pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs designe...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio Set of Four (4) Mid Century Classic Tulip Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb set of four (4) swivel armchairs of recent vintage, made by KnollStudio. Tagged under seat cushion. Metal labels underneath base. Dimensions: H 32" x W 26" x D 24" x SH 19" ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
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.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960's Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
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. The fabric content is 43% Polyester, 37% Post Industrial Recycled Polyester, 20% Post Consumer Recycled Polyester, from the Knoll website. The Ottoman dimensions are 25x19 inches and it's 15.5 inches tall. The ottoman bears the Knoll label from 320 park avenue which dates the set to the 1960's. The steel legs are in generally good shape for their age, but the ottoman's have some corrosion particularly on one side, please see the detailed photos. It is pictured in our gallery with a Verner Panton onion...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s
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...
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Model 1105 Oak Dining Chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll
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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
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...
Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.    
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll C1965
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...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
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 ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Womb chair by 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....
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Early Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Salmon Color Leather
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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s
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...
Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
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 ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Contemporayr Modern Grey Molded Shell Counter Stools
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...
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Cube Chairs
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 ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Sold Individually.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as the famous B3 chair or “Wassily chai...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in very good c...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Mid Century Modern Set 10 Dining Conference Room Chairs Bill Stephens for Knoll
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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister black leather sofa, 1971. Original leather.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio
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...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All wheels work as does swivel base. Height adjusta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Joseph D'urso Swivel Lounge Chairs from 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...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
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 Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wire

Pair of 54 L Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
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...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color Knoll leather. Overall dimensions: 86” wide, 33” deep, 29” high, 16” seat, 24” arm...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arm Chair Modell 2001 by Bruce Hannah & Andrew I. Morrison for Knoll Set of 2
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rare large version of the "Model 2001" designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison around 1970. The two armchairs offered here are upholstered in black leather and come from a...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
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...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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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