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
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl
Handkerchief
Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$500 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll Multiples
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 By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
By Knoll
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in 1988 . These chairs are large in scale and impactful.
The plush lounge chairs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratches...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Finnish Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Tulip Stools
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Mid-Century Finnish ""Tulip"" stools from the American Pedestal Collection (Late 1950s) upholstered in white leather, standing on white enameled metal bases. (EERO SAARINEN ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Three-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
This exceptional Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s (later produced by Knoll), is a true icon of Italian modern...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
Category
1990s French Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
A design classic by Florence Knoll. A stunning vintage example newly upholstered in Paul Smith stripes by Maharam, with new foam.
The chrome base shows its age and has some chrome l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool
Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,497 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International.
Rare Model No. 65, only produced from 1955-1973. We bought this chair directly from the family ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Restored Mid Century Tan Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Bauhaus Style Set of 4 Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll’s own team of engineers and designers, created this cantilevered tubular metal chair in 1971 and called it the Spoleto.
The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,707 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Produced by Knoll.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Adjustable Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Outdoor Adjustable Chaise Lounge for Knoll.
Executed in enameled aluminum and mesh with Knoll manufacturer's stamp on the underside of the chair. Seek...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popul...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide
$16,800 / item
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet
Ebony Oak Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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 chairs using our stunning collection of...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll International original fabric
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll, anni '70, lungo 230 cm, è un’icona del design modernista italiano. Caratterizzato da una struttura in legno laccato marrone, la sua finitur...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s
Post modern classic design by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass. The Eastside drew inspiration from Biedermeier ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl
Handkerchief
Set w Unique Provenance, Signed
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, David Law
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original) year labels. Great for stacking when you need more open space in the room and easy to unstack when you have guests. Perfect for those who require versatility in their space. Priced as a set of five (5).
Unique provenance on this set - as it was ordered by David Law who worked with Vignelli Associates and participated in many of the designs they created for Knoll and Acerbis including the Serenissimo Table...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa new Green Boucle "Bastiano" 2-Seater Sofa for Knoll, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Two-seater sofa was produced by Knool in 1960s and designed by Tobia Scarpa.
Mid-Century Modern period Italian design item.
Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experime...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wenge, Bouclé
Pair Vintage Brown Tugendhat Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern brown leather Tugendhat lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Associates are circa 1960....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cini Boeri - Pair of Lounge Chairs / Loveseats "Gradual" for Knoll, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of “Loft” Lounge Chairs by Cini Boeri for Knoll International, Italy, 1970s
Striking pair of “Loft” lounge chairs (also referred to as loveseats) designed by Cini Boeri for Kno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With original orange fabric and cushions (stiff).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$559 Sale Price
53% Off
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
Offered for sale is one upholstered three-seat sofas designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll Studio. The sofa was recently reuph...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Linen
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bronze
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully redone vintage 1960’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. It has been reupholstered in a beautiful Knoll fabric designed by Nick Cave called Garden Vert.
Fr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Wool
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'Butterfly' chair, originally designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938, was produced in the 1970s. Featuring a sturdy metal frame with a canvas seat, it remains in good vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames
Fabric 50s
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen.
It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s.
The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage condition.
The B...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$18,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six (6) Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchairs by Knoll Associates. In what is original Knoll fabric which is serviceable and clean but s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Black Leather Management Office Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Black Leather Management Office Chair
This chair measures: 31.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Knoll Aluminum
Black Leather Life Chair
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Knoll Life fully adjustable office chair. Aluminum and black leather chair with casters and Knoll stamp.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management swivel desk chair combines iconic design with exceptional comfort, making it a standout example of high-end vintage o...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Knoll, Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s.
Top Rare sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knowll Gavina.
A totally innovative modular syste...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255AC, Black Leather with armpads (original design).
The Tugendhat House, often considered to b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll is simple yet elegant design. The Butterfly chair model consists of an open, criss-crossing, tubular wrought iron frame with a leather sling seat that slips over the frame. The newly produced, thick tan leather sling covers on these chairs are hand-cut featuring saddle stitching with one horizontal and one vertical seam that places the sitter in a comfortable upright position.
The butterfly chair was designed by Argentine architects Juan Kurchan, Antonio Bonet, and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy (but Ferrari-Hardoy is considered to be the primary designer), who were inspired by the British military folding chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches
Each ca...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Florence Knoll Fabric and Steel Ottomans 1965
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Fabric and Steel Ottomans, 1965
Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather
A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches
Each cap...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison
Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Knoll International Armchair – 1980s Design
By Knoll
Located in Hilversum, NL
Experience timeless comfort and style with this luxurious armchair by Knoll International. Featuring a sleek chrome frame, the chair is upholstered in premium beige leather for a sop...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,010 / item
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Executive armchair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1950/60's. The chair features an upholstered seat, arms and back rest, mounted on steel legs. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern Model 150 tulip arm chairs designed by Eero Saarinen were manufactured by Knoll in 1971. This iconic set of mid century chairs feature a w...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Butterfly Chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This example retains it's dark chocolate brown leather sling and the black iron base ha...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Knoll D’urso Swivel Chair
By Knoll, Joseph D
Urso
Located in Miami, FL
The Knoll D’Urso Swivel Lounge Chair, designed by Joseph Paul D’Urso in 2008, blends minimalist form with exceptional comfort. This modern lounge chair features a gently curved silho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Matching Pair of Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather.
Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a ste...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bouclé Slipper Chairs by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage slipper sling chairs in charcoal bouclé with off-white powder-coated steel frames designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll (1971, New York, NY USA). The...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Plastic
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. Has flat caps on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
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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.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.