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Pair of Rare Small 3-Drawer Birch Dressers | Nightstands by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderful rare pair of 3-drawer dressers | nightstands designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of lounge chairs, model 654W, designed by Risom and commissioned by Hans Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Spruce, Nylon

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eero Saarinen grasshopper lounge chair for Knoll. This was Saarinen's first chair for Knoll in the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Early Jens Risom for Knoll Armchair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
An early Post War design for Knoll by Jens Risom with a maple frame and new Knoll Keaton / Harper
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Abel Sorenson for Knoll Tray Table
By Abel Sorenson, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Abel Sorenson for Knoll birch and cotton web strap tray table. Produced by Knoll and designed in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Cotton, Birch

10 Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Knoll Studio classic, Jens Risom's designs were the first pieces manufactured by Knoll. Due to
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Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945 Scarce Design features, Solid birch frames with fully
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Abel Sorensen Stool / Side Table for Knoll
By Abel Sorenson, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
An early example of Post War Knoll furniture designed by Abel Sorenson. Crafted of birch and cotton
Category

Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cotton, Birch

Early Florence Knoll Credenza / Cabinet in Mahogany, Birch, and Grasscloth
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon and early Florence Knoll Credenza (1947) featuring a birch cabinet, stained mahogany base
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Grasscloth, Glass, Birch, Mahogany

Desk Chair "47" by Franco Albini, Knoll International, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk Chair "47" by Franco Albini, Knoll International, 1949
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Jens Risom, Vostra Easy Lounge Chair, Design 1941 for Walter Knoll, Germany
By Jens Risom, Walter Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll - Easychair Vostra, 1941 Design from 1941 - model of the 50s, beech
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early Polished Steel and Tiger Stripe Maple Desk Attributed to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
attributed to Florence Knoll and marked ’01 FK’. The earliest of all FK’s desks that entered the main
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Original Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and original table lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. Designed and manufactured by Knoll in the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Cherry, Fiberglass, Parchment Paper

1940s Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early lounge chair with original tufted upholstery on a laminated birch bentwood frame. Model 61.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Herbert Matter Collage Mock-Up for the Knoll, 1948 Catalog
By Herbert Matter, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Herbert Matter was the design consultant for all Knoll graphics from 1946-1966. This collage mock
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Early Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen's iconic 'Grasshopper' chair designed for Knoll Associates. Early example (circa late
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood, Birch

Pair of Daybed Sofas by Richard Stein for Knoll
By Richard Stein, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These sofa sleepers (model #700) were designed by Richard Stein for Knoll in 1947. The foot pedal
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Birch, Maple

Vintage Hans Bellmann Round Tripod End Table for Knoll
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern occasional round table designed by Hans Bellmann for Knoll, circa 1948. This
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

Franco Albini Glass Metal Writing Desk for Knoll International, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare and early age writing desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll Associates
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nakashima and sold by Knoll associates. this early version features the tapered seat and marked on the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Womb” chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc. In the United States in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chair 48, Maple And Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and cream fabric "Luisa" chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of Four Early Jens Risom Side Chairs by Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Among the earliest designs produced by Knoll are these side chairs designed by Jens Risom. Elegant
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Six Chairs Model 72 PLB by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1948
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
six chairs model 72 PLB by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1948
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Jens Risom Lounge Chair 654U for Knoll in Pink Felt Fabric
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Jens Risom lounge chair in pink Kvadrat/Maharam felt fabric. Chair is in excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Beech

Set of Two Early Jens Risom Armchairs by Knoll with New Leather Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two early Jens Risom armchairs by Knoll (labeled) with new high quality leather webbing
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Early Jens Risom Armchairs by Knoll with New Leather Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two early Jens Risom armchairs by Knoll (labeled) with new high quality leather webbing
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Model 103 Round Side Table by Hans Bellmann for Knoll
By Wohnbedarf, Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the US market in 1948 by Knoll Associates. The small round table features a tripod base of three
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare 1st Generation Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates, circa 1948
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Knoll Associates is signed by the affixed label with the early 36-30 Steinway St Long Island City
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Berlin, DE
Butterfly chair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Berlin, DE
Butterfly chair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early Jens Risom 654W Lounge Chairs by Knoll with Leather Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent pair of Classic Jens Risom lounge chairs with new leather webbing. The leather will age darker quiet fast and will get a stunning cognac color and also a very personal pati...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Birch

FLORENCE KNOLL
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, "The Early Years" Three Seat Sofa, Model 26 Restored to
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

FLORENCE KNOLL
Located in Chicago, IL
Hanging Cabinet model 123W-1 Two drop down doors,leather pulls. Adjustable glass and wood shelves. Inside upper horizontal wood slat to hang right onto any wall surface for clean fl...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Glass

George Nakashima Chair for Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in San Mateo, CA
Side chair designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1947. This is original finish with the Knoll
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The Saarinen Grasshopper chair was the first chair Eero Saarinen designed for Knoll. This example
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Florence Knoll Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Knoll piece. Features walnut case, white lacquered doors, streamlined architectural pulls
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Richard Stein For Knoll Daybed Sofa
By Richard Stein
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa and daybed designed by Richard Stein and made by Knoll in the late 1940's
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Florence Knoll Benches/Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International,T-Bar tables/benches 80" and 60" length 15.5" high depth
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Early lounge chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A very early pair of maple lounge chairs designed by Jens Risom for Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Richard Stein for Knoll Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Stein, Sofa Sleeper for Knoll,movable upholstered back operated by foot pedal under seat.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Daybeds

Early Jens Risom Settee In Original Leather By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This all original settee is from the earliest years of Knoll production. The original leather
Category

Vintage 1940s Settees

Richard Stein for Knoll Associates Day Bed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very early and interesting daybed with unique foot pedal with disengages back from structure to expose complete single bed. Appears to have older if not original fabric. Retains ol...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Daybeds

Materials

Plywood, Fabric

Isamu Noguchi Table Lamps for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very early production Isamu Noguchi cylinder lamps with a translucent plastic shade on cherry wood supports
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Cherry

Pierre Jeanneret Knoll Scissor Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll scissor chairs circa late 1940s. These examples have been newly finished
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Isamu Noguchi Lamp for Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Isamu Noguchi for Knoll triped desk lamp with cherrywood legs and a polyvinyl shade .
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

A Set of Bar Stools By Thonet
By Thonet, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of vintage 1940's bar stools by Thonet. Original naugahyde upholstery and original finish.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Four Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four Jens Risom side chairs for Knoll Associates, Inc. 601 Madison Ave, New York. These chairs are
Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Jens Risom Stool for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
solid birch and woven leather stool identified as 667W in early Knoll catelogues. stool has an
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Associates
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Older womb labled Knoll Associates making this pre 1964 procution of the 1948 designed chair
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

single Knoll style Hardoy Butterfly Chair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1 early B.K.F Black painted Wrought Iron Chair covered Camel Leather sling- Also known as Sling, Safari or Wing Chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Womb Chair and ottoman in Classic Boucle Crimson. Did I say Brand new from Knoll
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

50 s Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair
Located in New York, NY
Original 50's womb chair re-upholstered with a light orange cotton fabric.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Jens Risom Arm Chair for Knoll Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstered arm chair on solid birch frame
Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Jens Risom Settee for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid maple framed settee with new upholstery and refinished wood. Color of the wide hopsack weave on the settee is a brown/green. Chairs have been sold!
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll Associates
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ERRO Saarinen's iconic lounge chair in a reupholstered textured vinyl done several years ago and bent wood arms forming the legs. Wood is totally original and has a mellow patina. ...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

PVC

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