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
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside Lounge Chairs Memphis Italy
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of gorgeous and original Ettore Sottsass Eastside lounge chairs, produced by Knoll International. These two lounge chairs came from the American Airlines ex...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2008 Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Lounge Chair in Black Pinstripe Fabric
By Knoll, Piero Lissoni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Divina Lounge Chair, originally designed by Piero Lissoni in 2001. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to the year 2008. This piece...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Grey Fabric Loveseat / Two Seat Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seat sofa, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. This particular example was produced in the United States during the 1980s. The design features cle...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a rust orange geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic Easy chair for Knoll. We have reupholstered this in a high-quality mohair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Side Table in Bronzed Steel and Glass
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Side Table, model 3710T, originally designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This particular example features a bronzed-steel base and has a glass top. It date...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2000. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs w/ Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Lewis Butler for Knoll 655 Arm Chair in Walnut with Tan Fabric
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 655 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Lewis Butler in 1955. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The chair is made of walnut and has cu...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This is an early example, dating to the late 1960s. The frame of this chair is ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$6,800 / item
1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3
By Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 3 Knoll modernist bar stools a very rare variant with only a handful that have ever been avaible on the open market and are not listed in any of their catalogs. Having black e...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Enamel
$6,500 / set
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom. It was completed in a velvet p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb cha...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair
Ottoman in Sabrina
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to t...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2013 Florence Knoll Lounge / Club Chair in Grey Leather with Chrome Base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Florence Knoll Club Chair, model 1205S1. The piece was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, and this particular example dates to 2013. The design featur...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2007. The listed price includes one chair...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Trix and Robert Haussmann Leather Chairs by Knoll
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Immaculately-presented this identical pair from 'The Lounge Seating' series, originally called The 'New Weissenhof Chair', designed by husband and wife design partners Robert and Tri...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage condition.
...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Brigadier
Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two exceptional sofas from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic pair of MCM Knoll chairs. The tubular version of the coveted BRNO design. A cantilevered profile with brilliant blue broken stripe upholstery.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio MR arm chair in gorgeous red leather upholstery. These examples came from the e...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll
Associates
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early production straight chair with spindles and a shaped seat on four splayed, tapered dowel legs.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Hickory
Pair of Wire Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wire chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International in the early 1960s. Early production pieces with steel wire bases, upholstered in blue and grey fabric. A true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wire
$13,777 / set
2010s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pilot Low Back Swivel Chair by Barber
Osgerby for Knoll, USA, 2016
By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Pilot Low Back swivel chair designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, USA, 2016. This innovative lounge chair blends visual lightness with exceptional ergonomic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1999 Set of Eight Davis Allen Exeter Armless Dining Chairs with Provenance
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Exeter Dining Armless Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993. These particular examples date to the year 1999. They are comprised of a wo...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples are circa 1971 produ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Wooden Slat
Metal Y-Frame Benches
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular benches with a wooden slat seat resting on a Y-Frame black metal base. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL ASSOCIATES)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Condition: Good;...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, a...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs by Knoll Associates
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of comfortable armchairs designed by Knoll Associates.
Chairs feature off-white tufted upholstery and sleek polished chrome legs.
Both chairs come with optional arm pr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2007 Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Visor Stacking Dining Arm Chair in Black
By Knoll, Emilio Ambasz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 'Visor' Steel and Dining Armchairs, designed by Emilio Ambasz for Knoll in 2002. These examples were produced in 2007. The listed price includes one chair, and we have seve...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
The Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Knoll International, is a key piece of mid-century modern design. Saarinen aimed to create a chair that removed the clutter of ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
C. 1951 Set of Nine Jens Risom for Knoll 666 Dining Chairs in Walnut with Seats
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of nine American Walnut Armchairs, Model 666, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1942. This set dates to circa 1951, and the listed price includes the set o...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Armless Desk Chairs with swivel bases, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These parti...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color Knoll leather. Overall dimensions: 86” wide, 33” deep, 29” high, 16” seat, 24” arm...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,406 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Conference Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Conference' chair, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948
Iconic armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is reupholstere...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Fabric w/ Oak Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to 2015. It features its original Knoll black fab...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Switzerland, 1970s – Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
A set of four original “Pedestal” side chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Produced under license in Switzerland during the 1970s, these chairs exemplify Saarin...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pfister Lounge Chair, model 1051C, originally designed by Charles Pfister in 1971. This example dates to the 1980s. The design features a steel frame with plywood inserts, ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs made in Italy in the 1960s by Knoll Gavina.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six circa mid 1940s dining chairs designed by Jen Risom and produced by Knoll Associates. The model number is 666 WSP, a model introduced by Knoll Associa...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood, Maple
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern chairs by Knoll International makes the perfect eye catching addition to any modern interior. An extremely co...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$3,100 / set
1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chairs
Designed by Pfister and manufactured by Knoll, these cube lounge chairs are a classic design that ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
$1,280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
C. 1946 Pair of Jens Risom Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs in Canvas and Birch
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom Lounge chairs, Model 654LC, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These are early examples, dating to C. 1946. The listed price includes the pair. Their c...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bertoia Side / Dining Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bertoia Two Tone side chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1950s. The design is comprised of...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2023 Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Molded Shell Bar Stools in White Plastic
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Bertoia Molded Shell Plastic Bar Stools, model 428PL, designed in 1960 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particul...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Gray Velvet Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Warren Platner in 1966 for Knoll International, this design icon consists of steel rods curved and welded to a circular frame.
The lounge chair is relativel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of four chrome dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe manufactured by knoll circa 1970s. . These chairs stand out for their floating design due to the chrome ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
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 up...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s.This has many of the feature...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wire
Knoll Desk Swivel Chair designed by Hannah Bruce and Andrew Morrison on Wheels
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Antwerp, BE
A functional and very elegant design of a swivel desk chair with arm rest and rollers very practical for all office spaces. Designed by Hannah Bruce and Andrew Morrison for KNOLL, 19...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s Knoll Hannah Morrison Three Seat Sling Bench in Purple Fabric
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Seater Sling Bench, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll International in 1971. It was produced in the USA around 1973. The piece features a cast aluminum base that is powder-coated black, and has 3 sectioned upholstered seats. Hannah and Morrison...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Set of Four Don Chadwick Spark Lounge Stacking Chairs in Lime Green
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Spark Lounge Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Don Chadwick in 2009. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. They are comprised of a polypro...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2
The Rockwell unscripted upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spaces. Mix them with Classic Knoll dining chairs to create an Eclectic statement at your table or sprinkle them around for impromptu guest seating.
Make funky colorful side...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
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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Questions About Knoll Seating
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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, 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.