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.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in Purple Boucle
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Chair, Model No. 421, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the early 2000s and came from a corpo...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Chairs, model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. The set was produced in the USA at around the same t...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
Ettore Sottsass Eastside Knoll 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Blue + Red (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Basel, BS
Here for sale is one breathtaking Eastside Club Sofa loveseat two seater designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, a quintessential piece of 1980s postmodern design from the founder of ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare Barcelona chair and ottoman were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in 1981 for the 30th anniversary of Knoll International. The...
Category
1980s German Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Trix
Robert Haussmann for Knoll Tan Brown Saddle 2-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Dallas, TX
This iconic modern-design of peerless quality is a 2-seat lounge seating sofa designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann and manufactured by the world-renown Furniture House, Knoll Intern...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Eero Saarinen Barstools for Knoll, Upholstered, Labeled
Dated
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered is a pair of authentic Eero Saarinen barstools for Knoll, a modernist classic that embodies the designer’s pioneering vision of organic, scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll International” during the 1960s.
The sofa, two-seater, with arms at both ends, is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronzed Frames
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Armchairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. These are early examples, probably dating to the late 1960s. The frames of these chairs are composed of pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Armless Slipper Lounge Chair in Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Slipper Lounge Chair, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This particular example dates back to the 1960s. The chair is comprised of a solid s...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Executive side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll features green print, linen blend upholstery with chrome legs. This iconic chair is extremely comfortable and is the epitome of mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare and Early Jens Risom Stool for Knoll Associates, New York City
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and early Jens Risom stool for Knoll Associates, New York City. Simple, elegant design. Retains original finish as well as original early oil cloth upholstered top. Also origina...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Mr chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927 and manufactured by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ravenna, IT
Mr. chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927 and produced in the same year by Knoll International. With its curved tubular steel frame, the MR chair has been a major design icon s...
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1920s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lounge Chair by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
A fairly more rare variation of the chair in a high back m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner grey leather easy chair and ottoman set of three, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. Please see last image for proper dimensions.
Warren Platner for Knoll gr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2015. The chairs feature upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eighteen tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in Grey Leather Model B3
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original pair of Wassily Lounge Chairs, model 50L, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s, and the listed price includes bot...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm
Beige Frame
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It features legs of polished tubular stai...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Hannah
Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison for Knoll, this Sling sofa is a fantastic example of 1970s design.
Inspired by sail boats, the Sling sofa features an industrial ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
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Webbed Side Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Wood frame with red webbing.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Dining Chair in Tan Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, Model 71A, initially designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2021. The listed price includes ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner gray leather easy chair and ottoman set of two, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. See final two images for proper dimensions...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Renens, CH
The Isokon Chaise Longue was originally created by Marcel Breuer during the late 1930s from his refuge in England, for the British firm Isokon. It was later produced under license by...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Plywood
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to the 1970s. The listed price includes one chair, and...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1971 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Rolling Desk Chair 4x Available
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the year 1971. Their design features black tufted ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1987. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in black leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chairs Grey Fabric
Chrome
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Bertoia Small Diamond Chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s. The chairs are compris...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of 657 Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of early 657 armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. This 1970's pair features chromed steel and wood frames with black leather seat and cushion. O...
Category
1970s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1980s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Easy Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking Easy chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the 1980s. This mid-century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The des...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of classic Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420c, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular pair dates to 2011. Their design cons...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2018 Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Lounge Chair in Blue Grey Fabric
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tuxedo Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. This example was produced in 2018. The piece is upholstered in a blue/grey patterned fabric. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1963 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Vinyl Armless Executive Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of armless executive dining / side chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in 1963. The chairs retain original labels from Met...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Model B3, 1970
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Model B3, 1970’s. Beautiful patina to the black leather.
Measure 28.5” tall 30.5” deep 25.5” wide, seat height 16.5” 16.5” deep.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s. The chair is in gorgeous original condition with some patina and wear shown to the s...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Westside Collection Lounge Armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for KnollStudio in 1983. Not too many of these were produced. This one dates to the 1990s based o...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Jonathan Crinion for Knoll Wood Side Dining Armchairs, Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Jonathan Crinion for Knoll Wood Side Dining Armchairs - Set of 6
These Crinion wood side chairs have soft lines and a modern feel. They are ma...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s and have be...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Executive Armchair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered in a ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric.
Mid Century Dining chairs.
This early condition is made from the 50ties.
Beautiful patina on the wood.
Set of 4
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno chair remains a design icon.
Sleek and simple, these cantilever chairs are uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave
Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in Italy in the 1990s. The liste...
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1990s Italian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Bertoia Stools, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welded...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Lounge Chair in Black Leather 2x Available
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s. They have black leather uphol...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair
Ottoman with Original Cover
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s, his vision was to create a chair that was sturdy and practical, but also looked light and airy. He famously said "They are mainly made of air,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Leisure Group Contour Chaise Lounges
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of three Richard Schultz for Knoll contour chaise lounges. First introduced in 1966 as part of the Leisure Group at the request of Florence Knoll. From the home of famed Galleris...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four (4) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 4 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. These particular examples were produced C. 2006. They a...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern 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, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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.