Knoll Seating
Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.
“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.
A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.
With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.
The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.
Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.
By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.
“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.
In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.
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Creator: Knoll
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch, Textile
1960s Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wassily B3 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular example was produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and imported and distributed by ...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Model 150 tulip arm chair designed by Eero Saarinen was manufactured by Knoll circa 1970. This iconic mid century chair features a white lacquered mol...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut.
Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Eero Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll, Reupholstered in Yellow Wool Felt
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 73 × 60 × 80 × 46 cm (28.7 × 23.6 × 31.5 × 18.1 in)
(Width × Depth × Height, Seat height)
Iconic Executive Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Internationa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1993 Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Lounge Arm Chair in Maple
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Power Play Lounge Chair, originally designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in 1992. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates to the year 1993. The scu...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Westside Armchair Collections by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Grey and Blue 1983
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the blue and grey Westside Chair...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early Production Florence Knoll for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs on maple legs. Early 1950s production. Recently covered in a Knoll Pullman chenille style textile .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Mint Brno Chair in Leather by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One midcentury Brno chair in gray leather on a polished chromed steel frame. Produced by Knoll. Has never been used and in excellent condition. This is the Thin-seat version, modeled...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame
By Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Chair, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in collaboration with Gratz Industries (formerly Treitel Gratz) and features a striking combination of white leather cushions and a gold-plated steel frame's rare and luxurious variation of the iconic modernist design. The chair was specially produced for an exhibition called "So right its wrong: the gold Barcelona chair" and has since been newly upholstered with new Knoll Barcelona cushions...
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20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1407 Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in salmon naugahyde. Grey metal frames. Tagged.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,900 / set
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) Richard Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. Thi...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Knoll Mohair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Diego, CA
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrest . in m...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood, Plywood
$5,696 Sale Price
43% Off
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches
Each cap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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: 90 W x 70 H x 74 D cm
Sold as set of 2.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
Exceptional, balanced design
Manufacturer: Knoll International
Design: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll transferred the principles of the architecture of her time to the design of fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$12,461 / item
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International Postmodern Handkerchief Chairs, Twelve
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of twelve Postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chairs
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
6 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Holland
Sherry Navy Velvet, Wood Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His iconic pieces, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and these Executive Chairs continue to embody his design philosophy and are celebrated for their timeless elegance and functional simplicity.
We offer a collection of authentic Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 41.25 wide x 34 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 21 inche...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seat Sling Sofa, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a polished cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The uphols...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of original Diamond Lounge Chairs in the children’s size, Model 421LS, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The listed price includes the pair. The...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2023 Knoll Joe D
Urso Swivel Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric
By Joe D
Urso, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D’Urso Swivel chair, designed by Joe D’Urso for Knoll in 2008. This particular chair was manufactured in 2023. The chair's graceful tulip base is formed of polished die...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Spoke Base Ottoman Pouf "Mushroom" Stool. Item features a chrome metal base, red velvet upholstered "mushroo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Jens Risom for Knoll Strap Stool
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Jens Risom for Knoll strap stool for Knoll, missing label, but date stamped May 15, 1952. Original finish shows age, original strap webbing wor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Knoll Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, a true masterpiece of luxury furniture. This iconic lounge chair features a sleek and sophisticated design, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International. This post-modern piece seamlessly blends luxury and mod...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia, designed in 1952 for Knoll. The bar stools are constructed of molded fiberglass and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International ca. 1970s
Original red wool cushions invery good condition. Manufacturer label under the c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen "Tulip" White Stool for Knoll W/ Leopard Print Seat
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eero Saarinen's iconic white "Tulip" stool, a design synonymous with Knoll, showcases a sleek, steel-cast construction with a white finish. Adding a touch of flair, its seat is uphol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$825 Sale Price
25% Off
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Debrecen, HU
Two of the six available chairs are swivel models.
All pieces are original; however, the chair tops were refinished at some point.
Designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knol...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
"Power Play" Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
"Power Play" Chair designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll.
Beautiful and ingenious design of 'woven' of bended wood.
This particular chair is manufact...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, Wide, Large, Chrome, Diamond Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, Wide, Large, Chrome, Diamond Chair, 1950s
This big chrome diamond chair is a true icon with its beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze with Original Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Armchair, Model 1725, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This example dates to the 1970s. The frame of the chair is composed of patinated bronzed-steel, ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs by Knoll Furniture
By Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 5 Warren Platner classic lounge chairs. These chairs were manufactured by Knoll. They're in nice original condition with a Pine green fabric that's original to the chairs. We ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 2x Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2008, and the...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Orange Vinyl Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Orange Vinyl Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features very comfortable form, classic Mid-Century design and early original Knoll label. Circ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Fully restored in Italy.
The Barce...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1949 George Nakashima for N19 Knoll Straight Chair in Walnut
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an N19 Straight Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima in 1946. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to the year 1949. The cha...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Side Desk Chair..early Knoll label
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A side or desk chair designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll's Art Metal series in the 1960s. Original grey / beige vinyl upholstery with a four star aluminum swivel base.Retains origi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool
Leather Piping
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she curated groundbreaking furniture collections and pioneered modern commercial interiors ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair and Ottoman in a bronze frame. This chair has been reupholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair in burnt orange.
Chair measure 38.75"H x ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. These particular examples were produced by Knoll Studio in the USA during 2019. The c...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of MR Lounge Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic pair of MR Lounge armchairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. With a canted back and cantilevered bounce, the MR Lounge Chair invites relaxation. Its channel-tufted ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel
By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250L, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. These chairs are compri...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece.
- The wooden parts have been black lacquered in high gloss finish.
- Newly upholstered in white leather.
- S...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,693 / set
1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo
Lella Vignelli in Black
By Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Handkerchief Chair, Model 4901, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. These examples date to 1998. Their design features a wavy molded seat in black, perched atop a black powder-coated steel sled base. The Vignelli’s were some of the most influential designers of the 20th century, perhaps most famous for their work with the New York City subway maps...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet
Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996
By Knoll
Located in Morristown, NJ
Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll, these Hat Trick armchairs exemplify Gehry’s radical rethinking of structure, material, and form at the intersection of architecture and furniture design.
Executed in laminated bent maple, each chair is composed as a rhythmic assemblage of curving wood ribbons: a vertically slatted, crown-like backrest rises above a generously proportioned seat, while integrated armrests flow seamlessly into an expressive base formed by entwined legs and stretchers. The visual language is unmistakably Gehry—dynamic, deconstructed, and sculptural—yet resolved with ergonomic intelligence and functional clarity.
Originally introduced in the mid-1990s, the Hat Trick series emerged from Gehry’s long-standing interest in bending conventional materials to their physical and aesthetic limits. Much like his architectural work, these chairs foreground process and structure, allowing the construction itself to define the final form. The result is furniture that reads as inhabitable sculpture, equally compelling in a domestic interior, architectural setting, or design-forward commercial space.
Both chairs retain original Knoll underside branding, including “Made in USA” stamp, printed Gehry signature, and date mark 1/19/96, confirming authenticity and period manufacture. Offered as a matched pair, they present a rare opportunity to acquire an important example of late-20th-century American design by one of the most influential architects of our time.
Ideal for a design-forward residential interior, these Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of 1980s "East Side" Club Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass and Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, France
This rare pair of tricolor "Eastside model" club armchairs was created by designer Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International. Its structure in gray steel tube and its soft leather cove...
Category
Late 20th Century Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Sofa, originally designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a black cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The fram...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Telgte, DE
Six exclusive Saarinen chairs from Knoll International - a design classic (without table, lamps, sofa and decoration)
Model: Side Chair 72 U
Design: Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer: Knol...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 2015. I...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Slipper Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 24 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 inches
Good Vintage Conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Set of Eight Mies van der Rohe Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Flat Bar Brno Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s. These iconic chairs feature flat-bar stainless steel...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll seating for sale on 1stDibs
Knoll Seats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll seating, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 600 vintage editions of these items, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original Knoll seating was created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional seating, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman. Knoll seating prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,999 on average.
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- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll 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.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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 7, 2024To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.