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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Paolo Piva
Set 8 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Celebrated for its lean profile and clean lines, the Brno chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in the 1930s, and is an icon of 20th-century design. This is a rare opportunity to a...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame. Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless 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

Type 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International 1952
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1960ies knoll international 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952. The Famous Italian-American sculptor Arieto Bertoia (born in 1915) moved to the US with his family in 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Olive Green Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 1970s. The piece features an amazing hand dyed olive green leather up...
Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series. Upholstered in grey velvet. They are very comfortable and the angle of the backrests can be ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Modern Wire Easy Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our iconic Warren Platner Easy Chair for Knoll, model 1705, originating from the creative surge of the 1960s. Warren Platner, ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 27.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cle...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Knoll Swivel Club Chairs by Joe D’urso in Velvet
Located in Providence, RI
Set of two chairs manufactured by Knoll and designed by Joe D’Urso. Upholstered in blue velvet. Minor wear to the steel swivel bases. Upholstery is in great condition, completely res...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

5 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Blue and Black Upholstered Cesca Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Glorious set of 5 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca chairs. The authentic chairs have the Knoll Studios name and Marcel Breuer’s signature embossed on the metal frames. This particular set dates to 2019 and looks to have been scarcely used. The upper portion of the features black fabric that feels similar to wool or felt. The seat is a teal blue with a tweed-type weave. These timeless chairs have been around since the 1920s and still look cutting edge! The tubular chromed steel frame is shaped into an innovative cantilever form. The cantilever acts as a spring adding flexibility and comfort. Knoll collectors will be pleased to know that we have Bertoia Diamond chairs, a Florence Knoll armchair, Eames Naugahyde pad shell chairs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Woodgreen Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Woodwood Green Womb chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The groundbreaking Womb chair was designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen at Florence Knoll's request for "a chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set Of 4 Vintage Tulip Dining Chairs By Eero Saarinen For Knoll, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 4 Tulip chairs in beige bouclé by great designer Eero Saarinen, created in 1956. This particular set has four fixed chairs with newly upholstered seating cushions in a...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set Of 5 Vintage Tulip Dining Chairs By Eero Saarinen For Knoll, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 5 Tulip chairs in original burnt orange upholstery by great designer Eero Saarinen, 1970s. This particular set has three fixes chairs and two chairs with a swivel base...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bill Stephens for Knoll Black Leather and Wood Mid Century Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of Bill Stephens for Knoll accent armchairs. A gorgeous mid century modern set of accent armchairs with a wooden frame, and a rich black leather upholstery. These chairs featur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Side Desk Chair..early Knoll label
Located in Buffalo, NY
A side or desk chair designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll's Art Metal series in the 1960s. Original grey / beige vinyl upholstery with a four star aluminum swivel base.Retains origi...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Black Leather Brno MCM Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 black leather tubular Brno chairs. A beautiful, classic set of chairs from legendary designer Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a simple rectangular...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll 72" Black Leather Bench for Knoll. Classic Knoll Design! Fits in perfectly to so many spaces! Functional and Elegant. All Original Condition with some nice patina....
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eight Eero Saarinen White Tulip Dining Chairs W/ Swivel for Knoll, Blue Seats
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 Tulip Swivel Chairs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. Each example is marked. This set features the very desirable swivel mechanism and all work perfectly. Th...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition. On 4-star chrome p...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll side chairs. An iconic chair featuring chrome rods and a black leather seat pad. This set of chai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1975 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Brown Leather Office Chair
Located in Basel, BS
ONE LEFT, sold individually--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown Leather and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the cr...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Knoll Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen Bayberry Velvet Set of 4, 2010
Located in Aachen, NW
Set of 4 Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International dated around 2010. The armchairs are covered with a very fine Bayberry high end velvet which is very sm...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Harry Bertoia Bird / Diamond Chair Set
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s or 1970s, recently recovered and updated with new foam. There is some very minor corrosion on the frames that we have purposefully left for patina. If desired, we will gladl...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

1940s Straight Chair by George Nakashima
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early production, Straight chair designed by George Nakashima for Knoll,, Nine spindles and a shaped seat on four splayed ,tapered dowel leg. Wonderful example. nice original f...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hickory

B & B Italia Arcadia Dining Leather Chairs by Paolo Piva - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: High back chairs H 44.3" / W 18.3" / D 22" / Seat interior depth: 16.2"/ Height from floor to seat: 19.8" Back height: 25.4" Low back chairs H 35" / W 18.3" / D 22" /Seat...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage “Sling” Sofas by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two matching three-seat settee sofas. Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll circa 1970s. These “sling” sofa...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa in Gray Velvet
Located in Providence, RI
Completely restored Knoll Parallel Bar sofa. Minor wear to the steel, appropriate for its age. All upholstery and foam replaced.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Vintage Knoll Pollock Chair in Black Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition. On 4-star chrome p...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Knoll Pollock Chairs in Black Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous PAIR of vintage original black leather Pollock desk chairs designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition. On 4-star...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Charles Pollock For Knoll Arm Executive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original red orange Pollock desk chair / executive chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. This is original orange red fabric in almost pristine original condit...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

28 Fine Mid-Century Armchairs by De Coene Freres for Knoll International
Located in Long Island City, NY
Twenty eight fine Belgian solid oak arm chairs by De Coene Freres for Knoll International LTD New-York. To our knowledge, this rare model was commissioned for one project in Belgium....
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
Category

1920s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gae Aulenti '54L' White Edition Armchairs for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, armchairs, model '54L' designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. Late 1970s production, in a even more rare, all white edition. Iconic des...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Executive "Pollock" Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll, USA, 1963
Located in Hellouw, NL
These 12 executive chairs are a true classic hailing from the illustrious stable of manufacturer Knoll, designed in 1963 by the American designer Charles Pollock. An absolute master ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier'' Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Early Vintage Knoll Barstools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of five early vintage Knoll black barstools epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication. With meticulous attention to detail, each barstool showcases the iconic design p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Signed & Dated Marcel Breuer Pair Wassily Lounge Chairs Knoll Blk Lthr & Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of signed 1977 Marcel Breuer for Knoll pair of model B3 lounge chairs, also known as Wassily chairs. Originally designed for and named after Bauhaus artist Wassily Kandin...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Model 65 Chair by Florence Knoll, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs Model 65 were designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The pieces are upholstered in black leather and are...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Diamond" Chairs by Harry Bertoia 'Set of 2'
Located in Roma, RM
"Diamond chair" by Harry Bertoia. Bertoia, who came from the collaboration with architect Eero Saarinen and architect-designer Charles Eames at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michi...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies Van Der Rohe Chic Pair of Brno Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of BRNO arm chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990s. These have be...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black upholstered Saarinen Executive armchairs with chrome legs. Upholstery in original condition with visible wear and fading to t...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of “East Side” Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International, USA, 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful pair of “Easy Side” chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1980. Made of high quality black leather with red suè...
Category

1980s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pair of 1960s Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, New Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a beautiful set of 1960s lounge chairs. Platners first made their debut in 1966. Steel-rod construction with bronze plate. We have reupholstered in a high quality fabric from...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Tulip Chairs and Armchairs in Hermès Upholstery by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Int
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Fashion icon meets design classics! 4 Tulip chairs and 2 armchairs in Hermès upholstery by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. This set was pro...
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll Studio Ricchio Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic and signed pair of Ricchio armchairs by Knoll studio. These chairs won a Roscoe design award in 1991 for Linda and Joe Ricchio. They go well in home, dining roo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Fabric

Risom Webbed Armchairs by Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Classic early edition of Jens Risom's iconic webbed armchair 652W design (1943) made by Knoll associates in the mid-1940s. Both have the earliest Knoll...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome & Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Madison, WI
Chrome framed Side / accent / lounge / Office chair in the manner of Knoll has walnut armrests & royal blue wool upholstery in good condition. The upholstery could use a good cleaning. Very comfortable Original Mid Century Modern accent chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

American Space Age Brown Fabric Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
American space age brown fabric Tulip Armless chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s Iconic and elegant Tulip armless chair with round base in white pa...
Category

1970s American Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia - 3x Wire Barstool Chair, Stool - 1952 for Knoll International
Located in Munster, NRW
Set of 3x Bertoia Bar Stools - Designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952 for Knoll International. The Bertoia Barstool is part of Harry Bertoia’s iconic 1952 w...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Knole Sofa by George Smith
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition. - Cleaned.
Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Charles Pollock by Knoll Executive Chair, 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Fabulous Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Each chair is comprised of brown leather seat and back with button detail, aluminum band, chrome shaft, black plastic arms,...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Classic Knoll Bertoia a Wire Mesh Side Chair, Early Custom Knoll Fabric Cushion
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Vintage Modern Industrial HARRY BERTOIA Wire side chair white 1952 Dimensions: 29.5 x 22.25 D x 18 W Amazing original condition, cust...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lounge chairs 1970s Pair of Warren Platner easy lounge chairs for Knoll. Metal design fabric with fresh new upholstery Original label pres...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Six Saarinen Swivel Tulip Design Base for Knoll Leather Seats
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Mid-Century Modern swivel Saarinen tulip design base chairs for Knoll. Black leather removeable seat. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20" depth x 26" W x 32" H. Seat height 19.25".
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Lewis Butler Model 645 Lounge Chair for Knoll
Located in Denton, TX
Lewis Butler model 645 lounge chair for Knoll.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Birch

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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