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 chair — created 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.
Post Modern Chairs attributed to Vladimir Kagan, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful pair of post modern have been re upholstered and are in wonderful condition. The chairs have lines that curve and make a statement. They chairs are also very comfort...
Upholstery
Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
This pair of fabulous Chrome and Leopard Slipper Chairs are show stoppers. Original Chrome with updated fabric, these nicely scaled chairs are ...
Chrome
Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Wichita, KS
Black Lacquer Jack Lenor Larsen Cage Chairs upholstered in new animal print Scalamandre fabric. The chairs are from the 1970’s in the mid-century Hollywood Regency style and have an ...
Fabric, Wood
Lipse Dining Chairs by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger in Bent Plywood, Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of six chairs with legs, central bar and structure in chromed steel, body in curved bentwood in a dark java or ebony finish. Lipse model, design Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Walte...
Metal
Set of 4 Milo Baughman Style Chrome & Leather Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Stunning set of four Milo Baughman style high-back dining chairs. These chairs feature a sleek, architectural flat-bar chrome frame that creates a continuous, flowing silhouette. The...
Chrome
1970s Pop Casalino Chair by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge
Located in Wichita, KS
A molded sculptural soft white colored Casalino chair made of automobile strength plastic. A great 1970s design from the POP art period by Alexander Begge and sometimes referred to a...
Plastic
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather. We have 20 of these chairs available.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Leather Pair Club Chairs Johannes Spalt, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage freestanding lounge chairs or club chairs cubus like from stitched leather in black color by Johannes Spalt, 1960s Vienna. A pair of fabulous club chairs from black leather with chromed metal legs in rectangular form. These club chairs emphasize the sleek appearance from the Mid-Century Modern era and work wonderfully with all type of interior. Spacious seat with loose cushions invite for relaxing and could be used as freestanding fireplace seatings...
Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Mid Century Black Leather Chairs - Pair
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Mid Century Black Leather Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 34.25 wide x 32 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clearance o...
Metal
Knoll Robert & Trix Haussmann Black Leather Club Chairs
Located in Stafford, TX
Pair of Knoll Robert & Trix Haussmann Black Leather Club Chairs An iconic pair of Knoll lounge club chairs designed by renowned Swiss architects and designers Robert and Trix Ha...
Steel
Pair of Two Black Leather Modular Sofa Chairs by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s - Good original condition with patina - Made of leather - marked by manufacturer jr.
Leather
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Black Leather armless chairs by ASKO
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Black Leather armless chairs by ASKO. Designed by Esko Pajamies for ASKO Finland. Both chairs are armless lounge chairs with bentwood frames and tufted le...
Leather, Birch, Bentwood
