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Knoll Furniture

American

As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Led by Florence Knoll, the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office.

The company was formed in 1938 by the German immigrant Hans Knoll. He first worked with his fellow ex-pat, the Danish designer Jens Risom, who created furniture with flowing lines made of wood. While Risom served in World War II, in 1943 Knoll met his future wife, Florence Schust. She had studied and worked with eminent emigré leaders of the Bauhaus, including Mies, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. She won Knoll over with Bauhaus notions of industrial arts, and an aesthetic that featured flat and tubular metal frames and angular forms. When Hans died in a car crash in 1955, Florence Knoll was appointed head of the company. It was as much through her holistic approach to design — a core division of the firm was dedicated to planning office systems — as Knoll's mid-century modern furnishings themselves that she brought about the sleek and efficient transformation of the American workplace.

Today, classic Knoll furnishings remain staples of modern design collections and decor. A history of modern design is written in pieces such as the elegant Barcelona chaircreated by Mies and Lilly Reich — Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair, Breuer’s tubular steel Wassily lounge chair and the grid-patterned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.

As you can see from the collection of these designs and other vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and tables on 1stDibs, this manufacturer's offerings have become timeless emblems of the progressive spirit and sleek sophistication of the best of modernism.

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Recognized Seller Listings
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
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...
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1990s American Post-Modern Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair in White Chenille
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair, model '1705', steel, reupholstered in chenille "Per Inciso" Perla by Dedar, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic white...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcelona Couch' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors example' as it is from Knoll's earlier years of producing this design in the 1960s and 1970s before they changed to different manufacturing processes during the 1980s. This example is signed with a Knoll International label that has the 320 Park Ave address and is dated on the back of the label July 9, 1975. To determine the estimated production year we note that the date most likely corresponds to the retailer or possibly the Knoll sold/ ship date. The address of 320 Park Ave changed to Fifth Ave in 1970 and Knoll Associates did not become Knoll International until 1968. Therefore we would pinpoint the production year to be between 1968 and 1970. It is possible that it was slightly after 1970 that this example was produced as it is believed that Knoll continued to use labels with the older 320 Park Ave for several months to a couple years after changing addresses, however generally speaking 1970s examples will be labelled with their Fifth Ave address. All construction details also indicate a 1st-Generation 'original' production by Knoll as their production did not change throughout the Knoll Associates years and through the first half of the Knoll International years. This rare original 1st-Generation 'Barcelona Daybed' features its original brown leather upholstery with subtle patina and wear throughout. These traces of age and use bring more vibrancy to the leather, giving this piece an on-trend lightly distressed look. The original bolster pillow in matching brown leather is secured to the cushion and platform via straps and lock snaps. The platform is crafted from stained Mahogany and supported by polished tubular stainless steel legs and the original leather straps are all in-tact. Both the cushion is labelled and the platform frame as well with a partial Knoll International sticker label as can be seen in the photo gallery. Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed in 1930 the Barcelona daybed (also referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair. This Barcelona couch by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International is ideal for a living room, family room, study, den or lounge. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a retail boutique...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame. Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
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1950s Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Lucia Mercer End Tables for Knoll 1982 in Custom Sierra Brown Granite
By Knoll, Lucia Mercer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Lucia Mercer End Tables for Knoll 1982 in Custom Sierra Brown Granite. Sierra Brown Granite is a kind of brown granite with hints of beige and black quarried in Brazil. Incis...
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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Granite

Lucia Mercer for Knoll Custom Sierra Brown Granite Cocktail Table
By Knoll, Lucia Mercer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucia Mercer for Knoll Custom Sierra Brown Granite Cocktail Table 1982 Sierra Brown Granite is a kind of brown granite with hints of beige and black quarried in Brazil. The most dist...
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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Granite

20th Century Eero Saarinen Knoll Table mod Tulip in Calacatta Marble, 70s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Turin, Turin
Eero Saarinen, born in Finland in 1910, moved to the US in 1923, where he grew and graduated from Yale in 1934. He met Charles Eames, with whom he collaborated and won the 1st prize ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Aluminum

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sliding Door Storage Cabinet.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sliding Door Storage Cabinet, Model 541, designed in 1952. This piece features square tubular chrome plated legs, painted lacquered doors and o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Walnut

A Mid-Century Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with four sliding doors; on metal feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Oak, Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Chair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural sofa model 'Brigadiere' designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll. This ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, fabric, United States, design 1948, produced 1970s Dining chairs mode...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Schultz for Knoll, 'petal' coffee table, aluminum, steel, polyurethane, United States, design 1960 This petal coffee or cocktail table is designed by Richard Schultz in 1960...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Cini Boeri for Knoll Sofa ‘Gradual’ in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, 'Gradual', black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1971. This stunning black sofa was designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll. The frame of this sofa is made out of b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later production This Bird ottoman is a design by Harry Bertoia from 1952. Executed in b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Chairs by Harry Bertoia: Knoll Associates, Inc Brochure
By Knoll, Herbert Matter
Located in New York, NY
Knoll brochure featuring chair (and bench) designs by Harry Bertoia but also including work by Richard Schultz, Isamu Noguchi, and Florence Knoll. Published by Knoll International in...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Paper

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Camel Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Pfister for Knoll International, lounge chair, leather, United States, 1970s This lounge chair is designed as part of a lounge collection in 1971 bij Charles Pfister. Execu...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Leather

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare maple, light orange cotton webbing and brass "Greenbelt" lounge designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by H.G. Knoll Associates, USA, 1940s
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Brass

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of 'Conference' chairs, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948 Iconic armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is re...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Leather Armchairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lounge chairs by Knoll featuring soft cognac colored leather upholstery and strong and dynamic chrome structures. Each seat sits back to create a comfortable angle and the qu...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, fabric, metal, United States, 1946/48 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. Th...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Living Room Set in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa and armchairs, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boe...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table with Carrara Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Tulip' dining table, Carrara marble, metal, United States, 1950s/1960s This iconic pedestal table from the Tulip collection is designed by Ee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Outdoor 'Side Chair' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 'side chair', coated steel, United States, design 1952 This 'side' patio chair is designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. Executed in black coate...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six Chairs in Grey Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model 72, chrome-plated steel, velvet, United States, design 1948, later production Set of six organic shaped chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' easy chair with ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later production This Bird armchair with ottoman is a design by Harry Be...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Divano in pelle bianca mod. Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Divano modello Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll nel 1976, si tratta di una versione a tre posti da 230 cm con struttura laccata nera (la versione a due posti non è più di...
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1970s International Style Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Model 245 Chrome and Leather Armchair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milan, IT
245 armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Early edition with original leather and stainless steel frame.
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1960s Italian Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Divano in pelle mod.Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Divano mod. brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri e prodotto da Knoll nel 1976, struttura laccata bianca, un solo divano disponibile della coppia. Buone condizioni della pelle e dell'im...
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1970s International Style Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with 3/4"Italian Carrara Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with 3/4" Italian Carrara Marble Top and signature knife edge. Legs are solid-steel plated. Knoll Label on underside
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Fabric, Teak

Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, pair of lounge chairs, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1966 This iconic easy chair by Warren Platner is created by welding...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Vintage Pair of Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chairs by Knoll with original green and blue woven fabric in good condition. Originally featured in almost all of the Florence Knoll’s interiors, the Sarrinen Executive chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later production This rare model 76S office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll belongs to t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of model 72 chairs, in wood and yellow fabric, United States, design 1948 Pair of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Mid-Century Black Mica Laccio Coffee
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' coffee table with a gloss black mica rectangular top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (MARCEL BREUER FOR GAVINA UNDER...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Outdoor 'Side Chairs' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, pair of 'side chairs', coated steel, United States, design 1952 These 'side' patio chairs are designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. Executed in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Table in Smoked Glass
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, table, glass, steel, United States, design ca. 1962 This iconic center table by Warren Platner (1919-2006) is created by welding curved steel rods to cir...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen 'Tulip' Armchairs and Centro Progetti Tecno Round Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll set of six 'Tulip' armchairs with Centro Progetti Tecno round dining table Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of six 'Tulip' armchairs, fiberglass, aluminu...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, model 80, glass, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, Italy, 1949 Franco Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resu...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, coffee table, steel, glass, United States, design ca. 1962 This iconic coffee table by Warren Platner is created by welding curved steel rods to circular...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Large Florence Knoll Boat Shaped Conference Table in Walnut with Metal Frame
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Florence Knoll International, large dining table, walnut, metal, United States, 1963. Large dining or conference table with boat shaped top in walnut. The table has six cylindrical metal legs. The top of this table shows the beautiful grain of the luxurious walnut. Nicely contrast of the natural and elegant top with modern and clean base. Due to its tapered shape, everyone at the table will be able to look each other in the eye. A perfect table for any dinner or meeting. Florence Knoll (1917) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. During her school time at Cranbrook, Eliel Saarinen (then the headmaster) and his family included her in their family. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and (as if the long list of eminent designers is not long enough) Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York she worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warren Platner Side Tables
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Side Tables, welded curved nickel plated steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament with inset oak tops.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Colorful Set of Ten Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of ten dining chairs, model 72, brass coated steel, velvet upholstery, United States, design 1948 Set of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum, fabric, United States, design 1955-57, production 1950s/1960s This pair of dining c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Green Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of '72' dining chairs, black lacquered steel, reupholstered in green leather, United States, design 1948, later production Pair of organi...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Marble Dining Table by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Round marble dining room table by Knoll with a black steel base supporting an intact, thick, veined Carrara slab. Adjustable feet.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This pair of armchairs was commissioned by the U...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame. The deep burgundy velvet is a luxurious upgrade over the standard knit fabric that is more commonly seen, the fabric is called "Knoll Velvet...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Knoll Furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Knoll Furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Knoll Furniture there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. 942 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there are 75 modern editions to choose from as well. Many original Knoll furniture pieces were created in the Mid-Century Modern style in North America during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture from Edward Wormley Furniture, Milo Baughman Furniture and Herman Miller Furniture. Knoll Furniture prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at US$174 and tops out at US$51,209, while pieces like these can sell for US$3,600 on average.

Questions About Knoll Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Florence 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Knoll 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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 22, 2022
    Florence 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andrew 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll 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, 2022
    Florence 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, 2022
    You 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, 2022
    No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.

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