Knoll Mid-Century Modern Chrome Side Chair with Geometric Upholstery
View Similar Items
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Chrome Side Chair with Geometric Upholstery
About the Item
- Creator:Knoll (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Upholstery is new.
- Seller Location:Hopewell, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU919819017262
Knoll
As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Led by Florence Knoll, the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office.
The company was formed in 1938 by the German immigrant Hans Knoll. He first worked with his fellow ex-pat, the Danish designer Jens Risom, who created furniture with flowing lines made of wood. While Risom served in World War II, in 1943 Knoll met his future wife, Florence Schust. She had studied and worked with eminent emigré leaders of the Bauhaus, including Mies, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. She won Knoll over with Bauhaus notions of industrial arts, and an aesthetic that featured flat and tubular metal frames and angular forms. When Hans died in a car crash in 1955, Florence Knoll was appointed head of the company. It was as much through her holistic approach to design — a core division of the firm was dedicated to planning office systems — as Knoll's mid-century modern furnishings themselves that she brought about the sleek and efficient transformation of the American workplace.
Today, classic Knoll furnishings remain staples of modern design collections and decor. A history of modern design is written in pieces such as the elegant Barcelona chair — created by Mies and Lilly Reich — Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair, Breuer’s tubular steel Wassily lounge chair and the grid-patterned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.
As you can see from the collection of these designs and other vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and tables on 1stDibs, this manufacturer's offerings have become timeless emblems of the progressive spirit and sleek sophistication of the best of modernism.
About the Seller
4.8
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 2008
1stDibs seller since 2011
2,095 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
More From This SellerView All
- Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs Dressed Up in Scalamandre UpholsteryLocated in Hopewell, NJSuperbly elegant pair of Georgian 18th century side chairs having mahogany cabriole legs terminating in snail shaped feet, horsehair stuffing in the seat, and more recent sumptuous S...Category
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Side Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Mahogany
- Set of Four Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Brass Dining ChairsLocated in Hopewell, NJFour very chic Italian polished brass dining chairs with a wonderful whimsical curlicue motiffe. Seats are upholstered in the original faux leopard cotton.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsBrass
$5,900 Sale Price / set30% Off - Sleek Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Gray Silk Velvet Club ChairsBy Milo BaughmanLocated in Hopewell, NJA Mid-Century Modern pair of livingroom chairs having sophisticated streamline silhouette with chrome and new platinum silk velvet upholstery. A nic...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Designer Cool Modern Artflex Botolo Upholstered Side ChairBy Cini BoeriLocated in Hopewell, NJChic mid century modern Italian side chair by Cini Boeri for Artflex having three chunky black metal legs on wheels and cool upholstery.Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Chenille ArmchairsLocated in Hopewell, NJSleek pair of armchairs having elegant chrome frames, newly upholstered in a schnazzy geometric chenille fabric. SW.Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsChrome
$600 Sale Price / set58% Off - Elegant Pair of Vintage Asian Inspired Pagoda Accent ChairsLocated in Hopewell, NJA pair of Asian inspired rosewood accent or side chairs with beautiful rich patina. The corners of the backs of the chairs are decorated with hand carved dragon heads and the back sp...Category
Vintage 1960s North American Chinese Export Chairs
MaterialsRosewood
You May Also Like
- Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chairs with Black UpholsteryLocated in Troy, MIFound in France, this set of four circa 1970s chrome chairs feature distinctive open spiral-type chrome frames and black faux leather seats and back res...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Restored Mastercraft Mid-Century Brass Side Chairs with Beige Wool UpholsteryLocated in Los Angeles, CADiscover the elegance of our Mastercraft mid-century modern brass side chairs, expertly restored to their original splendor. Crafted with robust brass frames that have been freshly polished, these chairs radiate a timeless charm. Newly upholstered in a sophisticated beige wool fabric with intricate topstitch detailing, they combine vintage allure with modern comfort. The slanted high backrests complement the new plush foam inserts, ensuring an exceptional seating experience. Perfectly sized with a seat height...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Vintage Modern Chrome & Brown Chenille Cantilever Chair in Style Brno by KnollBy KnollLocated in Topeka, KSHandsome vintage modern chrome & brown chenille cantilever chair in the style of Brno by Knoll. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is some minor discoloration on the back of one chrome foot and there is some fading on the back and one side. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Brown Chenille Chair Extraordinaire!!! This is a modern chair in the style of the Brno style for Knoll but with a modern flair. It is comprised of a sultry brown chenille fabric with button detail on both the back and seat cushions. The arms and frame are hollow straight rectangular chrome bars with decorative studs on the back bar. We say this chair is mostly modern...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsChrome
$956 Sale Price20% Off - Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12By Michael McCoy, KnollLocated in Topeka, KSHandsome vintage Modern discontinued Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom for Knoll with black cantilever bases and blue fabric 12 total. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor scuffs on all frames and arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 6/23/2000. NOTE: We are selling these chairs as a set however, if you love them and would like fewer, we may consider entertaining that request. Just let us know. Doughnuts, Roses, Cookies, Eggs, and these Awesome Knoll armchairs… Just a few things that are better by the DOZEN! That’s right! We have TWELVE of these wonderful Bulldog Armed side chairs by Knoll for you!! They were designed in 1990 by award winning designers Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom and discontinued in 2009. These are labeled 6/23/2000. They are comprised of black finished steel cantilever frames with black plastic arm covers, molded plastic scoop-back seats, and they wear a fabulous blue nubby textured fabric. They have an ergonomically thought-out design, ensuring comfort and timeless style sure to withstand the hands of time. They are ready to grace your home or office with their iconic awesome-ness! Of course, they would be perfect surrounding a fabulous conference table at the office, but they would also be wonderful at a dining table in your Modern dining room, at a game table in the family room, or maybe you need extra seating for times you encounter those unexpected guests? Comfort, Style, Versatility, two AWARD WINNING designers, and they’re by Knoll… an exemplary manufacturer. These chairs have everything you’ve been looking for. As a designer, Michael McCoy is best known for his work with furniture manufacturer Knoll International. Along with Dale Fahnstrom, Fahnstrom/McCoy Design Consultants designed the 5-time award-winning Bulldog chair. The Bulldog is Knoll's best-selling office chair to date. Michael McCoy along with his wife Katherine McCoy was the recipient of the Smithsonian’s first Design Minds National Design Award. His designs include the Horizon LED Light for Humanscale with Peter Stathis, the million selling “Bulldog Chair” for Knoll and the Place Airport Seating for Arconas with Curt Fentress. He has received many international design awards for his work for Humanscale, Knoll, Philips, Steelcase and NEC including Germany’s Red Dot Award, the IDSA Gold Award, The Spark Award, London’s FX Award, the ID Magazine Best of Category, the IBD Award and The Interiors Magazine Best Office Design. He was principal in McCoy & McCoy Inc. in Colorado and Fahnstrom/McCoy Design Consultants in Chicago, he was Co-chair of the Design Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art for 23 years. His strategies for interpreting technology and information through design form have been widely published and he lectures internationally on the subject. Dale Fahnstrom graduated with a BFA and MFA in Industrial Design, in 1962 and 1965, from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Early in his career Fahnstrom was product designer for Unimark International. He co-founded the Chicago design firms Source, Inc. and Design Planning Group, and designed products for firms such as Knoll International, Philips Electronics N.V., Steelcase, Brayton International, Vecta Contract...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsSteel
$7,196 Sale Price / set20% Off - Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Maple Slipper Side ChairLocated in Brooklyn, NYMid-Century Modern, slipper side chair features a black lacquered maple frame with woven, cotton linen upholstery and contrasting covered buttons.Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Maple
- Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Styled Side Chairs, a PairBy Eero SaarinenLocated in Weehawken, NJPair of Mid-Century Modern Saarinen styled side chairs, upholstered in light biege vinyl. The bentwood legs are the highlight of this great pair and contrast beautifully with the lig...Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsNaugahyde, Wood
