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
2010s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chairs in Grey
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Armchair, Model 150, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These particular examples were produced in the United States...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Set of Five Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Chairs in Beech
By Knoll, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Sprite Side Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Ross Lovegrove for Knoll in 2004. These particular examples were produced in the United States in the 2010s....
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2010s Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seater Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This example dates to the 2010s. The design features a square tufted bac...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2021 Pair of Knoll Risom Side Chairs w/ Ebonized Maple Wood Frame, Model 666C-WB
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Risom side chairs, Model 666C-WB, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. These examples date to 2021. Their design features an ebonized maple frame, and has blac...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
David Rockwell for Knoll Easy Stools – 5 Bar Height
1 Low Stool
By Knoll, David Rockwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of five bar-height stools and one low stool from the Easy Collection, designed by David Rockwell for Knoll International. Featuring a clean, contemporary design, each st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Conference side chair designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 for Knoll Internatinal, USA. Upholstered with mohair fabric and ebonized oak wooden legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Forest
Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile
By Arik Levy, Bernhardt Design, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
'Forest' Bar swivel stool designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design The listed price is per bar stool, and have seven stools available for purchase in same colorway. Their design fe...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Classic Leather Club Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Comfortable/ Classic Brown Leather club chair designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Distressed condition. visible bumps and bruises. bEAUTIFULLY AgED (in my opinion) Seat has be...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Warren Platner Chairs in Bronzed Steel for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in North Miami, FL
An outstanding PAIR of sculptural armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. These are in the classic bronze finish. The upholstery has been redone in a blue mohair. Retain the original...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Barstool Enameled, Brushed Chrome Steel w/ Upholstered Seats By Knoll, 1960
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bar or counter stool having a patinated steel frame with a floating satin steel footrest and an upholstered square seat.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An iconic "Bird Chair" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The high back design is a modern statement but also practical by providing additional comfort when lounging. Per Knoll, "The Bird C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
2021 Jehs+Laub Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Studio in Dark Marine Blue Leather
By Jehs+Laub 1, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2021 production Jehs+Laub Wire Lounge Chair designed by Jehs+Laub and produced by Knoll. This is a gorgeous example, which was acquired directly from a Knoll emp...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was man...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.75...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Twelve Brno Tubular Chairs for Knoll, Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Twelve original Brno Tubular Chairs for Knoll, Stainless Steel, original fabric. Two chairs have the Knoll label. Chairs are from conference room of Tupperware.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional early Knoll Associates armchair, designed by Jens Risom. This example has what looks to be a natural maple frame and lovely striped black fabric. Th...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
2021 Knoll Pilot Low Back Armless Chair by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original low-back Pilot lounge chair, designed by the British design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll in 2016. This particular example dates to 2021 and has nev...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano
sofa set by Knoll, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century black fabric and ebonized wood frame 'bastiano' sofa set designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Knoll.
The design dates from 1962, this one was produced in the late s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,153 / set
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple
Black Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Risom dining chair in ebonized maple with black cotton webbing designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came di...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Ash
Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, and produced under license by Wohnbedarf AG, in the early 1950s.
The sofa still has the original Wohnbedarf metal shield on the underside, which is in many cases lost after almost 70 years of age.
The “25 BC...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool
1960s Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair in Polished Stainless w/ Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Brno Armchairs, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The listed...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany.
One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment.
Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Specifications:
Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle.
Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer.
The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort.
The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support.
The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood.
Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish.
The seat cushion is reversible.
Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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 early 1980s. This mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hepplewhite chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown. Signed with the Knoll label. In near perfect condition.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wood
Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black
White with Black Vinyl Cushion
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Early Harry Bertoia two-tone diamond chair. Black and white lacquered frame with original black seating.
This icon is in divers sizes designed. This is a beauty according size and m...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern 4 Seat bench Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 4 Seat armchair sofa bench with upholstery by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1970s. Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morriso...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very ti...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Recently Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Lounge Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen and Florence Knoll grew up together at Cranbrook school. Having remained close through the years Saarinen was asked to develop modern de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Harry Bertoia Midcentury Slat Bench by for Knoll International, USA, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist ashwood slatted bench with an Y-shaped iron base from the 1960s. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll INternational. Restored, in very good condition. A multipur...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of armchairs or conference chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. We have 5 sets available.
The frames of the chairs are constructed by sculpted metal tubes, sinuous ben...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Bench in Teak and Metal, Italy 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic and Gorgeous teak wood slatted bench or coffee table and black color metal frame. The bench was designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. It shows the patina of time.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily Lounge Chairs, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s, and were imp...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Walnut
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchair MR series for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Parma, IT
Armchair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll, 1980s.
Curved and chromed metal frame, black leather seat and backrest with padded horizontal stitching, leather ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. MID 1950'S..Ingenious design as the seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Davis Allen
Exeter
Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined and minimalist, this set of four “Exeter” chairs — designed by Davis Allen for Knoll — blends functional design with quiet elegance. Each chair features a solid wood frame (t...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
$4,900 / set
Scarce set of four green Washington "Skin" chairs David Adjaye for Knoll 2013
By Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
. Currently out of production and somewhat rare set of four Washington "Skin " chairs in apple green . Designed by David Adjaye produced by Knoll . This set has designers signature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Black Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Vintage knoll set of 4 black Handkerchief Chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli. The ergonomic seat made of molded fiberglass resembles a handkerchief in the wind . Very comf...
Category
20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Large three-seater sofa, chrome steel frame, new foam padding for the upholstered seat and back cushions, new off-white rustic wool cover.
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954.
Lenght:...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Torino, IT
The set of four Executive 72CC chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, represents one of the most elegant and functional expressions of modernist design in the second half of th...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new seat cover in grey.
Quality Features:
very good workmanship
high-q...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Studio Tufted Tan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Florence Knoll tufted leather lounge chairs, originally designed in 1954, this pair is of recent production. Original Spinneybeck tan leather on satin chrome frame, both an u...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Dining Chair, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The chair feat...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Yellow Leather Tulip Arm Chair Pedestal Collection by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The rare Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair with Upholstered Inner Shell and Seat Cushion is a striking piece from the iconic Pedestal Collection ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Wire Black and White Stools designed by Bertoia for Knoll, Model 428c
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six authentic Bertoia bar stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1960s. Black powder coated frame and white powder coated seats a nice contrast. In original pre-owne...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Wire
Early Bertoia Bird Chair in Gloss White
Raf Simons Kvadrat Wool Bouclé
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
At a Glance:
- An early example of Bertoia’s Bird Chair design, fully restored.
- The newly crafted upholstered cover features a Raf Simons designed wool bouclé by Kvadrat.
- The sle...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Creme Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, US
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll International. Each...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave ). These chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, they were reuphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early Restored Mid Century Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll, Custom Avail
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 20 Dining Chair w/ Arms in Hair on Hide
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a vintage MR20 Armchair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. We believe that it was likely produced by Knoll or Thonet in the 1960s. The chair was part of the c...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Metal
C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca Bar Stool, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll circa 2020. The stools feature a two-tone upholstered finish...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased from the original owner who had work...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric
$5,875 / set
1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Slipper Lounge Chairs in Bask Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Armless Slipper Lounge Chairs, Model 51, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. These examples date to the 1960s and have...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Camel Leather with Brass Legs, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is Pierre Frey Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, newly upholstered in an exquisite bouclé with black frame.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.