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How can you tell if a Knoll chair is real?
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To 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Naples, IT
A stunning and exceptionally elegant set of "Brno" cantilever chairs, a timeless icon of 20th-century design created by Bauhaus master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for Villa Tuge...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Decatur, GA
All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Wood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s
A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Executive Conference Chair Armless
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beads
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
4 Pieces Available
Measurements :
Height: 78 cm
Width: 70 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat Height : 45 cm
Please do not he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll and produced in the United States in 1997, this exceptional set of four "Hat Trick" dining chairs represents one of the most important furniture designs of the late twentieth century. Part of the celebrated Gehry Collection, these sculptural chairs demonstrate the designer's groundbreaking exploration of bent laminated wood, transforming a humble material into a sophisticated work of functional art.
The design is composed of gracefully curving maple ribbons that flow continuously from the legs through the seat and into the dramatic open backrest. The resulting form appears almost woven, creating a striking interplay of positive and negative space while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. Gehry's innovative approach challenged traditional assumptions about furniture construction, producing a chair that is at once architectural, sculptural, and remarkably comfortable.
This set retains an uncommon smoked gray maple finish that beautifully accentuates the layered bentwood construction and fluid contours of the design. The finish highlights the natural grain of the maple veneers while lending the chairs a refined contemporary presence. Original production stamps, factory markings, and 1997 manufacturing dates remain present to the undersides, further confirming their authenticity and early production status.
The Hat Trick chair is among the most recognizable and collectible designs from the Gehry Collection and is represented in important public and private collections worldwide. Equally suited for use as dining, conference, or accent seating, these chairs function as both practical furnishings and sculptural design statements.
A rare opportunity to acquire a matching set of four early production Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple, Bentwood
Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version
Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel


