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1950s Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair by Wilhelm Knoll Malmö, Sweden
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and extremely rare gentlemen wingback chair made in the 1950s by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Beech

Pair of Florence Knoll "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chairs, designed by Florence Knoll, for Knoll, circa 1950's. They
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery

Jens Risom Easy Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of easy chairs designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Inc. in the United States circa 1950’s. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Leather Parallel Bar Slipper Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Extraordinary pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Chairs in magnificent green color quality
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Saarinen grasshopper chair by Knoll. Upholstered in the last 5 years, chair shows no wear
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Chocolate Brown Leather by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching pair of Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 for Knoll International in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Early Armless Florence Knoll Lounge Side Slipper Chairs Excellent
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautifully reupholstered in Knoll cuddle cloth, this is a rare set of walnut frame Florence Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Butterfly Chair by Knoll International
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Munich, DE
Butterfly chair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in Champagne
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Saarinen's iconic and incredibly comfortable womb chair and ottoman upholstered in persimmon
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen Executive or Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design from 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This example is the armless version with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Grasshopper Chair for Knoll by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amarillo, TX
Restored Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 51W Slipper Chairs in Rare Wengé Wood
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful set of Florence Knoll 'slipper chairs' model 51W in taupe-colored leather (2nd upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Knoll Black Leather Chrome Tufted Cube Lounge Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of chrome cube lounge chairs, with tufted black leather
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Knoll Lounges
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, Pair of 51W Lounges Reupholstered with Great Plains Fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wool

3rd Generation Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 3rd generation Eero Saarinen Womb chair having black iron base and signature stainless
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Pair of off White Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1950’s off white leather with parallel bar stainless steel legs lounge chairs designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Side Chairs in Black
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
circa 1950's matching pair of wire side chairs designed by Harry Beroia for Knoll Associates. Black
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bird Chair by Hary Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an iconic "Bird" Chair and Ottman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The chair can be rocked or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair with "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 4
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 white steel wire Bertoia side chair with "X" base by Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Original Wire Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four original wire chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Early 1950s edition, not recent
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

set of 2 no. 65a lounge chairs by knoll international
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
pair of iconic florence knoll lounge chairs by knoll international.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage executive chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with chrome legs and their original
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Webbed Side Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Eero Saarinen Womb chair and ottoman for Knoll. Chair measures: 37" W x 35.5" H x 26.5
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, early example, circa 1950-1951 'Womb' chair by Saarinen for Knoll. Newly recovered in blue
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arno Votteler for Knoll Model 350 Desk Chair, 1952
By Arno Votteler, Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
New upholstered rare Arno Votteler chair model 350 for Walter Knoll from 1952-1953.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Houston, TX
Original mid-1960s womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1952. Frame is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Early Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Early vintage upholstered grasshopper chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of White Leather Florence Knoll Armchairs for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of white leather model 65A armchairs by Florence Knoll, designed in 1958, discontinued in 1975
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair by Knoll, circa 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Antonio, TX
This beautiful Saarinen grasshopper chair by Knoll is in overall great condition. Vintage original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Early Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very early 1950s example designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. Very desirable black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Knoll International, USA, 1952
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This design Icon, the so called Womb chair, was designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
Saarinen's iconic lounge chair and ottoman in a rich, textural fabric. One of the most generous and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Womb Chair and Ottoman Eero Saarinen Knoll Pierre Frey Early Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic early edition womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Early fiber glass shell and black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs in Black Wool, 1955
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Florence Knoll model 2551 lounge chairs with square, brushed steel frames that support a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia Early Pair of Diamond Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage pair of Bertoia Diamond Chairs in black and white for Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of six swiveling tulip chairs with new upholstered black fabric seat pads, perfect for that
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Florence Knoll Pair of Parallel Bar Slipper Chairs with Taupe Tufted Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage pair of "Parallel Bar" slipper chairs by Florence Knoll with taupe tufted leather, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Armchairs by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs entirely upholstered with wool fabric, seats and backs with padded cushions, wood feet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Dining Tulip Chair Eero Saarinen Knoll International Swivelling
By Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of six dining tulip chair by Eero Saarinen Knoll International swivelling, 1960s Six rotatable
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Modernist Saarinen Knoll White Tulip Side Swivel Chair DWR
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair, with a "tulip" base and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 white and blue Tulip 769-S chairs, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955 modern
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 for Knoll, the Tulip Model 769-S chairs are part of the iconic
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare and Early Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with original steel base, upholstered in a thick
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Jens Risom Slipper Lounge Chairs for H.G. Knoll Products
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
architect. The chairs retain their original Knoll wool tweed upholstery and the solid maple bases have never
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1950s Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
I think it is the most comfortable midcentury chair out there! Matching ottoman measures: 26" x 20".
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Walter Knoll Lounge Chairs Model 369 Vintage Design Red Chrome Silver
By Walter Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful pair of Model 369 lounge chairs in Red by Walter Knoll. The chairs are made of a plastic
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Diamond Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1962
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of four Diamond wire side chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1962 Harry Bertoia's
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Dining Side Chair Model 72 U by Eero Saarinen Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of two dining side chair model 72 U by Eero Saarinen Knoll International originals from the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Midcentury Side Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage set of dining chairs features the unique style of Bill Stephens as designed for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pierre Jeanneret, Lounge Chair, Wood, Webbing, Fabric, Knoll, America, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair / slipper chair. Designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Produced by Knoll, America, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Set of Four Dining Side Chair Model 72 U by Eero Saarinen Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of four dining side chair model 72 U by Eero Saarinen Knoll International Originals from the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nice pair of elegant 1950 s club chairs redone in Knoll fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very elegant and classic pair of 1950's club chairs re-upholstered in vintage Knoll fabric. They
Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare drafting stool designed by renowned architect and designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair with Wood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Executive side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with wood legs is newly upholstered in a yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Eero Saarinen Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
This set of Saarinen chairs is comprised of six side chairs and two arm chairs, all with chrome
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Early Diamond Chair with Ottoman Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. The frames and mesh of both pieces are withe vinyl coated. Chair retains early knoll paper tag
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Lounge Chair Ottoman, 1980s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1980s. In excellent vintage condition. Dimensions: Chair - 36" W x 37" D x 35
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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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.

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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 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 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 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.