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Florence Knoll 2 Seater Sofa

Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Rare Model 66 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Seating Sofa Group by Knoll Studio Black Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa living room set was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Re-Upholstered in Knoll Rivington Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely complete re-upholstered vintage Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa or 2 seat settee. The fabric we
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20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll modular leather sectional with Modernica tags
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five-piece vintage Florence Knoll white leather sectional / living room set with Modernica tags
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Handewitt, DE
Seating group, model 67A, by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa. The seating group consists of a 3
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s
Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s
$16,021 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
recommended. This chair came with a matching 2-seater sofa with arms we also have in store. The upholstery of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
$2,450
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 27.17 in
Richard Schultz 1966 Swell Sofa 2 Seater
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
style and comfort with its sleek, modern silhouette. Originally designed for Florence Knoll and
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Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Richard Schultz 1966 Swell Sofa 2 Seater
Richard Schultz 1966 Swell Sofa 2 Seater
$2,295
H 28 in W 59 in D 31.5 in

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Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model Bastiano Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Design Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic
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Vintage 1960s European Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Richard Schultz 1966 Collection Outdoor 3-Seat Sofa
By Richard Schultz
Located in Media, PA
significant damage. The piece is unsigned. The sofa measures 66” long x 26” wide x 26 1/2” tall. 14” seat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Florence Knoll 2-seater sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This example made in the 1960's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Classic Florence Knoll 2-seater sofa
Classic Florence Knoll 2-seater sofa
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
FLORENCE KNOLL 2 SEATER SOFA
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Florence Knoll for Knoll 2 seater settee newly reupholstered in top grade Andrew Muirhead leather
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

FLORENCE KNOLL 2 SEATER SOFA
FLORENCE KNOLL 2 SEATER SOFA
H 31 in W 62 in D 32 in
Knoll Studio "Florence Knoll" 2-Seat Sofa - In Mink Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original "Florence Knoll" 2-Seat Sofa, from the world renown
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Original Florence Knoll Loveseat 2-Seat Black Vinyl Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Authentic early Florence Knoll 2-seat sofa. Located In Brooklyn NYC.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll No. 56 Parallel Bar 2-seater sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Parallel Bar Sofa designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International. Model No
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

2-Seater Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A 2-seater sofa with armrests from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Florence Knoll 3 Seater Sofa by Knoll Cato Wool 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Early Rare Florence Knoll Two-Seat Sofa and Chair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible and rare hard to find matching two-seat sofa settee and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful No.26 3-4 seater sofa by Florence Knoll / like new!
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
modern after all this years.... a matching set of 2 lounge chairs also available! Reupholstered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1960 s Florence Knoll Lounge Series Sofa Settee by Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll, Sofa and Lounge Chair, 1954 for Knoll International, in Kvadrat
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Florence Knoll, three-seat sofa and lounge chair, 1954 by Knoll International chromed steel frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Star Trek TNG Paul Boulva for Artopex Ten Forward Modular Sofa Lounge Chair Set
By Paul Boulva, Jan Ekselius, Don Chadwick, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
modules without arms, 2 chairs that have a single arm and one corner table (6-piece set). Each piece can
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Faux Leather

Milo Baughman Style Red Velour Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Aven Rich
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, De Sede, Harvey Probber
Located in Chattanooga, TN
uniquely iridescent and textured, adding another layer of sexy 1970’s authenticity. Seat cushions are both
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Velvet

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
No. 51, produced from 1955-1973. Matching with 2-seater sofa we also have. We offer museum quality
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Chairs
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Chairs
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll Model 65A Arm Chair by Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Model 65A arm chair is a design by Florence Knoll from 1956. The chair is part of a seating group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Parallel Bar Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1954
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
have a matching 2-seater sofa available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Settees in the manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
reminiscent of Poul Kjaerholm or Fabricius Kastholm. The slightly canted seat back is similar to Florence
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Vintage 1960s American Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Set of two cognac leather Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Model 65A arm chair is a design by Florence Knoll from 1956. The chair is part of a seating group
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs-1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs, reupholstered in an olive/brown polished cotton
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20th Century American Sofas

Original Knoll Studio Two-Seat Leather Sofa Settee by Florence Knoll 2
By Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Original Florence Knoll by Knoll Studio two-seat tan leather sofa (one of a pair we have for sale
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Florence Knoll Sofa 4 places, 1970’s
By Florence Knoll
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Wonderful Relax sofa by Florence Knoll Knoll international edition 1970’s This sofa has been
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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Sofa 4 places, 1970’s
Florence Knoll Sofa 4 places, 1970’s
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll Sofa Set 67 66 with coffee table by Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Maastricht, NL
New upholstered Florence Knoll Sofa Set with a 3-seater, a 2-seater and the fitting coffee table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Classic Steelcase 2-Seat, Armless Sofa/Loveseat with Knoll and Nelson Style Cues
By Steelcase, Florence Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Florence Knoll and George Nelson. Vintage steelcase build quality and original wool/nylon "Knoll-quality
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Florence Knoll Relax Leather Armchairs 1-Place, Pair by Knoll Studio, USA
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe. The elegant and refined Florence Knoll relax 2-seat sofa
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Relax Leather Armchairs 1-Place Pair by Knoll Studio, USA
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe. The elegant and refined Florence Knoll Relax 2-seat sofa
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa and chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa and matching lounge chair in chromed steel by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, both in the
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Florence Knoll Relax Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Knoll Studio
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rohe. The elegant and refined Florence Knoll Relax 2-seat sofa was designed for the leading
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Relax Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Knoll Studio
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rohe. The elegant and refined Florence Knoll relax 2-seat sofa was designed for the leading
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome base Settee by Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful and classic 2 seat chrome base 'tuxedo arm' settee designed by Florence Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe. The elegant and refined Florence Knoll Relax 2-seat sofa
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
H 31.49 in W 62.59 in D 32.28 in
Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe. The elegant and refined Florence Knoll Relax 2-seat sofa
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
H 31.49 in W 62.59 in D 32.28 in
Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
. Although first designed and manufactured in the early 1950s, the Florence Knoll Relax 2-seat sofa is still
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
Florence Knoll Leather Sofa by Knoll Studio
H 31.49 in W 62.59 in D 32.28 in
Knoll Armless 2 Seat Sofa in Lipstick Red Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Little Rock, AR
Classic armless Knoll loveseat in LIPSTICK RED leather - rare and beautiful! Knoll Associates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Sofa Set with New Upholstery and Kvadrat Fabric
By Florence Knoll
Located in Maastricht, NL
Newly upholstered Knoll Set with one 3-seater and 2 Arm Chairs. Mint Condition!!
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Lounge Chairs, 1959, Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Set of (2) Florence Knoll parallel bar modular lounge chairs for Knoll International. Very good
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 10 Dining Room Chairs, Armchair Nathan Lindberg Teddy Bear Fur, Metal Base
By Pierre Guariche, Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Lassen, Philip Arctander, the sideboard designs are more straight and minimalist like Florence Knoll
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Florence Knoll 2 Seater Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the florence knoll 2 seater sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and chrome, every florence knoll 2 seater sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer florence knoll 2 seater sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A florence knoll 2 seater sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made florence knoll 2 seater sofa over the years, but those crafted by Florence Knoll, Knoll and Steelcase are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Florence Knoll 2 Seater Sofa?

The average selling price for a florence knoll 2 seater sofa at 1stDibs is $5,900, while they’re typically $843 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

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