Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet fabric. Perfect for a kitchen, as a desk chair, or a single...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 1979 Eero Saarinen Executive Swivel Desk Chair w/ Tan Leather Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to ca. 1979. This has many of the feat...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1971 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Rolling Desk Chair 4x Available
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the year 1971. Their design features black tufted ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave
Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. These particular examples were produced C. 2006. They a...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2000. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom. It was completed in a velvet p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$6,800 / item
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Armless Desk Chairs with swivel bases, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These parti...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, a...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pilot Low Back Swivel Chair by Barber
Osgerby for Knoll, USA, 2016
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Pilot Low Back swivel chair designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, USA, 2016. This innovative lounge chair blends visual lightness with exceptional ergonomic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s.This has many of the feature...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example retains its 655 Madison Avenue label, signifying ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Generation Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Gray and Black, Fully Adjustable
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation ergonomic office desk chair in gray fabric and black frame, fully adjustable.
Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comf...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International, USA 1970
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International, this mid-century modern swivel chair offers both functionality and iconic design. The chair features a sculptural molded shell uphols...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair on Casters w/ Pneumatic Base, Model 187
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. This example dates to the 1970s. The chair bears the tags of 'BK Upholstery', a well...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The open up chair is a fully adjustable ergonomic office task chair, feature a sleek modern look with a slim contoured leather seat and a generous reclining ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Emilio Ambasz Knoll Stacking Office Chair Plastic and Metal
By Knoll, Emilio Ambasz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Office Chair stackable ergonomic modern design.
Price per chair. Maker stamped.
Plastic with metal frame
31.25 tall x 24.5 w 20d Seat 17.5 A...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,800 / item
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Creme Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
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 vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 7 Available
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w/ Arms in Black Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comp...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1984 Charles Pollock for Knoll Desk Chair in Charcoal Grey Fabric, 5x Available
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pollock Executive Chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1963. These particular examples date to 1984. We currently have five chairs available for purchase in this ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by American-Finnish designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll.
Compose...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chair for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
5 available
Price per single chair
Style of Memphis Baughman
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1979 Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair in Tan Fabric on Casters w/ Tablet
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These particular examples date to 1979. The listed price includes one cha...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Arm Chair in Peach Fabric 5x Available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with Swivel Base, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2014. The desi...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Red Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple red leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been inst...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Set of Six Handkerchief Armchairs by Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage set of (8) eight Knoll Handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli
Inspired by the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drifting ...
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Late 20th Century American Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Desk Chair in Fabric and Bronze Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 1960s. The chair's des...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$14,500 / item
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Full-Back Executive Chair, Model 68, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It has many of the features of the mo...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1999 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Leather 12x Available
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with t...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with swivel bases designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The design fe...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple bea...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 6x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with swivel base designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design feature...
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2010s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Grey Volo Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series Management Desk Chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This particular example dates to 2005. This piece is comprised of a steel bas...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This is a rather rare model, 150UDS. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. They have a four-point cast aluminum base with a white finish and retain their original rubber casters. Some of the chairs also retain their original 320 Park Avenue Knoll...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1980s, as indicated by the 655 Madison Avenue labe...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2005. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979. This particular example dates to 1996. It features grey leather upholstery with a...
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1990s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, designed in 1966 by Max Pearson for Knoll. While Pearson had worked for Knoll for several years behind the scenes, this was first debuted in his fi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Tilt Mechanism
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979. This particular example dates to around 2001. It features grey leather upholstery...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the 1970s, many of them dated 1979. The listed price in...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 2000s. This is one of Sapper's most iconic wor...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2003 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather 2x Available
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. These examples date to 2003. These pieces are comprised...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll office chairs and desk chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 114 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, and Charles Pollock. Prices for Knoll office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $285 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,595.
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Questions About Knoll Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
- 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.