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Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames Fabric 50s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popular due the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Model 666 Side Chair in Birch Green Strapping, Jens Risom, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic Model 666 side chair designed by the influential Jens Risom for Knoll. Build
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid Century "Bird Chair", Black Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very early production "Bird Chair" in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, early 1950s. Professionally
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1929
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'Barcelona' chair, with brown leather upholstery and belting straps on a chromed steel frame.??
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1929
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'Barcelona' chair, with brown leather upholstery and belting straps on a chromed steel frame.??
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1929
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'Barcelona' chair, with the original black leather upholstery and belting straps on a chromed
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pastoe FZ21 Strap Lounge Chair 1950s Holland
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely high back lounge chair. Very nice design. Black beech wood frame, comes with off white
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Early Vintage Table and Chairs in the Style of Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Set of 3
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Knoll company. A fine collection of unmodified originals, this table and chair set are timelessly chic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early Womb Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Chair Mod. 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1953 USA
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Black Chair Mod. 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, designed in 1953 in the USA, is a sculptural
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Version of Eero Saarinen Side or Desk Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early version of Eero Saarinen side chair for Knoll with early label. This version has aluminum
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Chair Mod. 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1953 USA
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Black Chair Mod. 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, designed in 1953 in the USA, is a sculptural
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sedia Tulip mod. 769-S, singolo pezzo, disegnata da Eero Saarinen per Knoll. Prodotta negli Stati
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler Knoll 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs & 1x ottoman were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sedia Diamond, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International, 1970 circa
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La sedia Diamond di Harry Bertoia è un’icona intramontabile del design moderno, celebrata per la sua eleganza e la sua straordinaria leggerezza visiva. Progettata da Bertoia nel 1952...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs of model "Knoll" designed by Jon Brunstad/ Arne Velle at Hjalmar Brunstad
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A set of black and white Side Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fauteuil "Conférence" de Eero Saarinen pour Knoll international, 1957
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
bordeaux Édition Knoll hauteur 75 cm hauteur assise 47 cm profondeur 51 cm largeur 61 cm
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Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

4x Knoll Antimott Sessel Midcentury Armlehnstuhl easy chair Vintage
By Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten vier wunderschöne und professionell aufgearbeitete Midcentury Stühle von Knoll Antimott
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an unusual pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs, model 84 ULB, initially designed by Florence
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Production Knoll Saarinen Walnut Tulip Table 4 Chairs 575 Madison
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and quite rare very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table and chairs. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia, 1950
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia. Production: Knoll, 1950s Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Pair Knoll Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of C. 1950 vintage cognac leather Butterfly chairs, designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Antiquities

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Metal

Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Centreville, VA
A masterpiece of modern furniture design, the Domus Chair was created as part of a series of
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of White Mid Century Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of white mid century diamond chairs in lacquered metal by Harry Bertoia produced by Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Model 350 Chairs By Arno Votteler For Walter Knoll Germany
By Arno Votteler, Walter Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid Century Modern Model 350 Chairs By Arno Votteler For Walter Knoll, Germany 1950s These are a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Chairs By Bertoia (Knoll Marketing Brochure/Poster)
By Herbert Matter, Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
“K”, a Knoll showroom setting featuring the chairs, a photo of Bertoia amidst his collaged metal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc., 1947
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in cham, CH
This chair was designed in 1947 and is one of the first designs by Florence Knoll. It was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Maple

Knoll Butterfly Chair with Custom Sling
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic Knoll butterfly chair with custom-made sling. The Fabric used to make the sling is vintage
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair of lounge chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. The chairs was newly upholstery
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs for Knoll, circa 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Florence Knoll in 1958 and manufactured by Knoll. Square
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

1950 Lewis Butler for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Belmont, MA
Walter Knoll Sessel 369 for Walter Knoll Underframe of tubular steel, yellowish plush fabric, 1956.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Diamond Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Early pair of Harry Bertoia black wire chairs for Knoll, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Bertoia diamond chair with original red wool pad. Listed price is for each chair.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Bern, CH
Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll The grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

Excellent Large Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Vintage large Diamond Chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The chair has its original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Two Midcentury German Beech Wood Lounge Chairs from Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Riga, Latvia
These lounge chairs feature a beech frame with an original upholstery and very comfortable spring
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vostra Chair for Walter Knoll Jens Risom 1950 DK/USA
By Jens Risom
Located in Berne, CH
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll Design from 1941 Original from 1950 frame in solid beech wood belt
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Off White Tulip 151 Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961) Four ‘Tulip 151’ chairs Fiberglass and fabric Manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Original 1952s Webbed Wood Side Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1952s webbed wood side chair by Jens Risom for Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Tan Leather Executive Side Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
solution in terms of the next largest thing. If the problem is a chair, then its solution must be found in
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Original Jens Risom lounge chair designed for Knoll. Newly reupholstered in soft gray wool fabric
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Donald Knorr 132 Chair
By David Knorr, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Donald Knorr for Knoll Model 132 chair, designed in 1948, produced from 1950-1952. Two satin black
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chaise Wire Par Harry Bertoia Pour Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Busserolles, FR
La Chaise Wire, conçue par Harry Bertoia pour Knoll, est une œuvre emblématique du design moderne
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen executive chair has remained
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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bird chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, USA. Polished chrome steel rod construction
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four George Nakashima Straight Chairs for Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in Nashville, TN
Classic vintage George Nakashima for Knoll Straight Chairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of slipper-style lounge chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates with solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reupholstered Eero Saarinen grasshopper chair for Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

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1950 Knoll Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950 knoll chair for your home. Each 1950 knoll chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 knoll chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950 knoll chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950 knoll chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950 Knoll Chair?

The average selling price for a 1950 knoll chair at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $20,410 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About 1950 Knoll Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.