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
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timeless and iconic mid century modern Womb chair designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen in response to Florence Knoll's request for a comfortable chair that felt like a basket of pillows...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in The Hague, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,280 Sale Price
26% Off
Set of 8 Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the Knoll Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The cantilevered seat is upholstered in sleek leather a...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,600 / set
Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano
two seater sofa by Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century reupholstered boucla fabric and brown wooden 2 seater 'bastiano' sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Knoll.
The design dates from 1962, this one was produced ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Warren Platner Arm chair made by Knoll. Distinctive wire design with pedestal motif and rounded back. Comfort and design from the mid-century!
Please specify how many of 3 you...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Wire
$2,900 / item
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knl set of Four Bruno chairs with arm pads, Original Gray leather with stainless steel frames.
* Seat Height (in): 17.5
* ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 classic Knoll dining chairs by Harry Bertoia. Welded steel with rods in a matte white finish. Original yellow vinyl seat cushions with dated labels included. Good vintage c...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,750 / set
Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Robert Venturi chair for knoll
Model: Sheraton
Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Plywood
Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a timeless Florence Knoll sofa, an icon of mid-century modern design, upholstered in pristine white leather. This elegant piece, in goode condition, showcases Knoll’s sign...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Jens Risom Knoll Studio - Risom Maple Lounge Chair With Flax Webbing
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Jens Risom Knoll Risom Lounge Chair WIth Flax Webbing and Clear Maple Finished
The Risom Lounge Chair by Knoll was designed by Jens Risom in 1941. This classic design remains a str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Memphis Postmodern Mandarin chairs rendered in black lacquered steel frame with black Naugahyde cushioned seats designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Knoll Wool Boucle, Pair Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition pair of authentic Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are upholstered in a gorgeous red wool boucle fabric by Knoll called their "Classic Bo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Nickel
$4,740 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered b...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier''
Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,566 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Arne Jacobsen, Knoll, Fritz Hansen
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,897 Sale Price
25% Off
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Terracotta Leather
Hardware
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s career, though brief, left an indelible mark on both furniture design and architecture. His work was visionary, bridging disciplines and redefining how design could h...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating
Vintage 1993 Frank Gehry x Knoll Dark Green Hat Trick Maple Bentwood Side Chair
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" side chair. This stunning artful furniture designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll features a bentwood construction with a ribbon-like desig...
Category
1990s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of ten tulip arm chairs / armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll, 1970s. This set of 10 have been expertly restored. The white frames and off white ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Pollock Executive Desk Office Chair in Gunmetal Gray Mohair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Stamford, CT
Although only a handful of Charles Pollock’s designs were produced for Knoll’s Studio Collection, the pieces that did make it into production have become enduring icons of modern des...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
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 Shearling.
"Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a brand new, never used Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa — an authentic original from the iconic Florence Knoll Collection. This piece reflects Florence Knoll’s design...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Zinc
2003 Knoll Sapper High Back Swivel Office Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, originally designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. This example dates to 2003. The piece is comprised of ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning pair of the iconic lounge chair designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. Aluminum with polished stainless steel accents. This rare ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Daybed / Couch, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to 2005. It feature...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox Blood Leather Bench, 2 Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox-Blood Red 60" Leather and Chrome Bench. Very nice shape. Two Benches available! one has one small dull spot as seen in photos and the other has rub mar...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of classic Bauhaus “MR Lounge Chair with Arms” designed by Mies van der Rohe were produced by Knoll circa early 2000s. The model 248LC MR chair is part of the MR Collection...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950 Knoll Risom Side Chair in Maple with Black Webbing, Model 666C-WB
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom side chair, Model 666C-WB, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1943. This is an early example, dating to the early 1950s. The design features a lacquered maple frame,...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5 star bases on casters. Product...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chair in Plywood
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s
Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saari...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid-century modern brown Wassily arm chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Knoll are circa 1960. This pair features beautifu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair
By Knoll
Located in Commerce, CA
A Herman Miller Brand!
Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair (1928) by Knoll is a comfortable cantilever design with a poetic blend of materials. Named after his daughter Francesca, the icon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Metal
$556 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs.
Cognac-colored leather cover.
This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort.
Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Bertoia child
s chairs by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
The classic Bertoia wire chair was produced in the standard size for adults, but also in two smaller sizes for children. This pair is the larger of the two kid's sizes. They were often marketed with the Noguchi cyclone side table as a diminutive version of the dinette set to be used as a child's activity table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
$875 / set
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 38.75 wide x 35 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Knoll Warren Platner Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Chairs produced by Knoll in the 1960s, featuring the designer's signature wire rod base construction. Hundreds of steel rods are welded to circular frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Of Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Brno leather lounge chairs from 1971
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contac...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
$4,000 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back
Light wear, consistent with use.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) for Knoll is circa 1970. The chair has welded steel rod construction and thi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Wire
Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der Rohde c.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Modernist Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohde, made by Knoll, circa.
High quality examples of these classic Bauhaus masterpieces. The chairs are in good, origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
Spoleto Side Chairs for Knoll International in Caramel Red Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caramel red leather with polished chrome frames, laced backs and spring connectors on underside. Two (2) available
Category
1970s American International Style Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s. This sophisticated, yet practical design will be the perfect addition to your modern i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in excellent condition.
Category
1990s French Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather
Robert Venturi Post-Modern
Chippendale
Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of collectors chairs is called the 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 featuring a black c...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
$25,500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise
This chaise measures: 38 wide x 77 deep x 25 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 17.75 inches
All pieces of furnitu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
Womb Chair
Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Good design is often born from a desire to challenge the norm. In the late 1940s, friends and collaborators Florence Knoll and Eero Saarinen found themselves disillusioned by the rig...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Orsay Arm Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Orsay armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1975. Made of white leather and lacquered steel, these chairs feature a bold, curved design. They remain in their original vintage c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer MB Lounge Chair for Knoll in Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Basically New MB Breuer Lounge Chair in an ivory leather. Like new condition! Bought from a Knoll Employee, like new condition!!!! leather pad with Knoll fabric to underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen
Executive
Leather Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eero Saarinen’s 'executive' armchair for Knoll originally designed in the 1950s is an enduring design. First seen in an office setting this piece is now often featured as a dining ch...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Chrome
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool
By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s....
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Gehry Power Play chair.
Hard maple, black finish.
Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips.
The underside of both piece...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Maple
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974
When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Seating
Materials
Metal
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
- 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.