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Knoll Club Chairs

Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seatinglounge 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
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 Club Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Black Leather
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new with very few & faint blemishes. Super stylish and very comfortable. Mid-Century Mode...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Upholstery

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Knoll USA, Late 20th ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Modern Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Club Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Knoll, Piero Lissoni
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Pre Owned Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather. Clean lines and exceptional comfort characterize the Divina Lounge Cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Chrome

Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Club Chairs

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Steel, Nickel

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage original Florence Knoll lounge chair in heather grey tweed fabric. Although unsigned or tagged, this is 100% knoll, and most likely from the 1980's. Purchased from an estate ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Steel

Superb Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs by Knoll in Cognac Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s. These stunning dining room chairs ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid oak. The c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of leather club chairs designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Executed in grayish blue leather, close to a slate blue in tone. Chairs are matching in color, they appear different in the pictures as a result of uneven lighting. The chairs are in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Priced and offered as a pair, please view the matching loveseat we have listed separately at Barbarella Home...
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Late 20th Century American International Style Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather

Jehs and Laub for Knoll Chair
By Jehs+Laub 1, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jehs and Laub pedestal base lounge chair. Floor sample.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Knoll Club Chairs

1 Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Pfister for Knoll Lounge Chairs Designed by Pfister and manufactured by Knoll, these cube lounge chairs are a classic design that ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Fabric

Krefeld Lounge Chair Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this arm chair in original ultrasuede fabric nice condition some light wear nice and comfy.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Ultrasuede

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Box chair by Knoll yellow velvet like upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Upholstery

Florence Knoll Armchair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll armchair on a gold tone steel frame. Upholstered in a cream color linen with removable cushions.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Leather Club Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe gray/stone leather Krefeld club chair for Knoll International, circa 1990s. While planning the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany, modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe conceived a restrained, emblematic lounge chair, ottoman and companion table...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in great condition Iconic west side designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. Stylish and very comfortable oversized chairs in 3 different shades of red and violet on heavy enameled steel feet. The lounge chairs still have their original upholstery which is astonishingly well preserved. Overall they are in good to very good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. Labelled Knoll at the bottom. Dimensions are H.30.7" x W.38.2 x D.29.52". Seating height is 14.17 cm. Provenance: it derives from a Villa in Vienna. These will sell as a pair only and will ship crated and internationally. We do offer white glove service in NYC and LA. In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered off from his collective to partner with Knoll Studio, creating the Eastside and Westside collections. Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lounge chairs in color-blocked upholsteries. In spite of his iconoclasm, Sottsass had a deep appreciation of ancient art and architecture—particularly Sumerian, Assyrian and Chinese—resulting in the decision to shoot the collection against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Studio Tufted Tan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Florence Knoll tufted leather lounge chairs, originally designed in 1954, this pair is of recent production. Original Spinneybeck tan leather on satin chrome frame, both an u...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of 1980s "East Side" Club Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass and Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Paris, France
This rare pair of tricolor "Eastside model" club armchairs was created by designer Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International. Its structure in gray steel tube and its soft leather cove...
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Late 20th Century Knoll Club Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Club Chair by Davis Allen for Knoll
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern leather club chair of generous proportion designed by Davis Allen. This chair features a streamlined rectilinear form with the arm level even to the backrest and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Steel

USA Mid-Century Red Cushion N Steel Diamond Armchairs by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Red cushion and steel Diamond armchairs by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s. Set of four Diamond armchairs with structure in welded steel rods with polished chrome plating. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Steel

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Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather

'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Pace Collection, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series club chair by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted leather lounge chair was designed by L. Davantazi produced by Elam and retailed by The Pace Collection. Perfect for a cigar, whiskey or wine lounge or any space that can use something a bit modern yet still refined and classy. *Note, we have the matching loveseat / settee and three-seat sofa in another listing. Last two photos show the entire set. See our other listings or contact us for more details if you wish to create a living room or office / hotel lobby set. This channel-tufted leather club chair retains its original supple leather upholstery in an intriguing deep burgundy-brown color, almost like dark-cognac with beautiful lightly aged leather patina. The sumptuous seats are encased in a dark colored lacquer, providing an attractive modern contrast with the rich and elegant leather. This lounge chair has casters for ease of relocation according to occasion and mood or to better suit a view. The back is finished with tufted leather making this easy chair look incredible when floating in a room with the back exposed. Curved Art Deco styled arms lend 1980s juxtaposition and character to any room. Similar in style to the Saratoga chair...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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1980s Modern Pair Lounge / Club Chairs In Cognac Leather By Klaus Wettergren
By Q Production 1, Klaus Wettergren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very exclusive and rare pair lounge chairs / club chairs by the Danish designer Klaus Wettergren in limited quantity and only on special request build by selective orders. The pair i...
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Art Deco Club Chair in Black Motorcycle Leather
Located in New York, NY
An oversized club chair with a strong masculine frame, crafted of solid and bent birch and upholstered in tough, black motorcycle leather.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Mid Century Club Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century club chair having stylish lines and well constructed frame. This example will need to be reupholstered as the fabric is worn a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Upholstery

Mid Century Club Chair
Mid Century Club Chair
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 29.5 in
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Cube or Case Club Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very high quality matching pair of club chairs, circa 1970s. Completely restored with brand new upholstery.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like George Clooney-- they just look better with age and seemi...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather

Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original design. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use. Measure...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Chrome

Superb Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs by Knoll in Cognac Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Leather

Pair of Vintage Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury Italian lounge chairs feature an ebonized frame, chrome capped feet, and unique spindled arms which offer a modern flare to any home or office space. Plea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 2 Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs for Knoll, USA, 1970s
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Charles Pfister cube lounge chairs for Knoll. With simple cubist shapes, clear lines and a seemingly floating base, the lounge chairs feature all the characteristics of a cla...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Leather

Set of 2 Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs for Knoll, USA, 1970s
Set of 2 Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs for Knoll, USA, 1970s
No Reserve
H 25.99 in W 32.88 in D 32.88 in
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Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Set of Four
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Knoll USA, Late 2...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Chrome

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Studio Tufted Lounge or Club Chair, Signed
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Florence Knoll tufted cloth lounge or club chair, originally designed in 1954, this chair is of recent production. Original Knoll textile upholste...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Club Chairs

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Knoll Club Chairs by Jim Eldon, C.1970
By Jim Eldon, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A rare opportunity to own bright pair of cube chairs with oak frames and sunny yellow wool all over, designed by Jim Eldon for Knoll c.1974. These big boys are all about Danish moder...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Oak

1st-Gen Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Double-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a collectors set of double-signed 1st-Generation "original" Barcelona lounge chair with matching ottoman by Knoll International, both pieces are labelled (cushions) and stamped (frames) and in its original gorgeous cognac brown color leather. What is special about this set is that it was produced between 1968 and 1969 just after Knoll Associates became Knoll International, at the height of their ascent in modern designs and production and just before they moved to their future location on Fifth Ave in 1970. Shortly after this period they changed production on the Barcelona line thus making these rare collectors examples from the end of Knoll's 1st Generation production run of the Barcelona series and for collectors, often the most desirable. *Note, we have another pair of matching lounge chairs and ottoman...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1st-Gen Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Triple-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a collectors set of a triple-signed 1st-Generation "original" Barcelona lounge chair with matching ottoman by Knoll International, both pieces are labelled (cushions) and stamped (frames), chair also with early Knoll sticker label on its original leather straps (triple-signed, the trifecta), and all in its original gorgeous cognac brown color leather. What is special about this set, besides being triple signed) is that it was produced between 1968 and 1969 just after Knoll Associates became Knoll International, at the height of their ascent in modern designs and production and just before they moved to their future location on Fifth Ave in 1970. Shortly after this period they changed production on the Barcelona line thus making these rare collectors examples from the end of Knoll's 1st Generation production run of the Barcelona series and for collectors, often the most desirable. *Note, we have another pair of matching lounge chairs and ottoman...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Marcel Breuer Pair B3 Wassily Bauhaus Lounge Chairs - KnollStudio Italy 1990s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Knoll Club Chairs

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Four Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
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American Mid-Century Brown Leather Wassily B3 Chair by Breuer for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century brown leather Wassily B3 chair by Breuer for Knoll, 1970s Wassily armchair, also known as model B3, with rectangular seat in lig...
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Pair of EKC Kjaerholm PK-22's and Knoll Associates Barcelona Chair and Ottoman
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for two PK-22 lounge chairs and a Barcelona lounge chair and ottoman. About the Barcelona chair and ottoman: A highly sought-after-by-collectors 'Original 1st Generation Production' set of Knoll Associates (signed) Barcelona chair and ottoman by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1961, in original black leather and matching original leather straps. Being one of the most copied designs (and a timeless Classic), we never purchase unsigned Barcelona chairs and we suggest you be hesitant when considering an unsigned set, so of course we were delighted to find this signed 1st Generation Knoll Associates Barcelona lounge chair showing the earlier 320 Park Ave address (circa 1961) on the original cushion labels and Knoll Associates strap label. These are fine collectors examples prime for the most discriminating collector or interior designer client. These examples have a nice light patina to the black leather cushions which exhibit a lightly distressed look to some areas. Very beautiful for those who love the look of aged leather. No rips or tears and wear is stable. Usable for every day chairs for many more years to come. With these early examples of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll Associates Barcelona lounge chairs and ottomans, you'll feel pride in that you have the "real thing", and rare signed 1st Generation examples to boot... while your friends boast either a knock-off, reproduction or brand-new production-line versions which do not have the collectability value as the earlier originals such as this one. Often, sellers will state their Barcelona chairs are by Knoll and often even state they are earlier productions (1960s and 1970s)... If they do not have Knoll Associates or Knoll International labels you should be very cautious of their claim. If they have a Knoll repeat pattern under the cushion or Knoll Studio stamps on the frame it means they are by Knoll but are the recent production versions and not the early originals and lack the collectibility and long term value as these. Without any labels or frame stamps, be very cautious as it could be a fake, even if the seller is trying to claim it is real. With the number of fakes out there, there really is no point in buying unmarked examples. This set has the correct hardware and other construction details along with labels which help to demonstrate authenticity. Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Ludwig 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. These Knoll Associates Barcelona lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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1st-Gen Triple-Signed Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete collectors set of fully signed 1st-Generation "original" Barcelona lounge chairs with matching ottomans (two chairs and two ottomans)...
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L. Mies Van Der Rohe, Barcelona Chair, 1962 Edition by Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautiful Barcelona chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, designed in 1962 for Knoll International. (this offer is for one chair) Chrome-plated steel frame with black leather. The ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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L. Mies van der Rohe, Barcelona Chair, 1962 Edition by Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautiful Barcelona chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, designed in 1962 for Knoll International. (this offer is for one chair, the other one can be found in our other listings) C...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Club Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Knoll club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Knoll club chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll club chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original club chairs by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider club chairs by Dunbar, Edward Wormley, and Thayer Coggin. Prices for Knoll club chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $23,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,995.
Questions About Knoll Club Chairs
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.

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