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.
$17,500 / set
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
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 ...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$4,729 / set
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in
Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs. Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa 1970 and it was used in public spaces and as well in living rooms. The metal frame c...
Aluminum
$1,690
H 28 in W 29 in D 29 in
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
"Sling" armchair from the 70s for Knoll by designers Andrew Morrison and Bruce Hannah in a dark brown leather -like fabric and cast aluminum. Origina...
Aluminum
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of 657 chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. C1960 design signed in two places by Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some ...
Chrome
$7,800
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rye for Dux Dunbar, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from tubular chrome. The seats are found in a camel micro suede fabric. 1970s. ---Dimensions--- Width: 24.5 in / 62.23 cm Depth: 28 in / 71.12 cm Height: 34 in / 86.36 c...
Chrome
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 25 in D 35 in
Pair of Aluminum Warren McArthur Sling Lounge Chairs Style No. 1000-A, 1938
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
Pair of lounge chairs by Warren McArthur manufactured at his factory in Connecticut in the late 1930s. The designs that Warren introduced in the very beginning of his furniture making he referred to as "suspension chairs...
Aluminum
$3,600 / set
H 30 in W 27 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Polished Stainless Steel Bauhaus Arm Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished stainless steel Bauhaus arm lounge chairs. Oatmeal tone texture upholstery fabric.
Chrome, Stainless Steel
$15,000 / set
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s and have be...
Steel
$4,600 / set
H 26 in W 29 in D 35 in
Pair of Bouclé Slipper Chairs by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage slipper sling chairs in charcoal bouclé with off-white powder-coated steel frames designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll (1971, New York, NY USA). The...
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Chrome and Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type.
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS United States, circa 1970s Item # 307GYP27X-2 A pair of "CH66" dining chairs by Nicos Zographos, they ...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Wire-Brushed Oak and Leather Arm Chairs after Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF "BRIDGE METTEUR EN SCENE" (1932) WIRE-BRUSHED OAK AND SADDLE-LEATHER ARM CHAIRS AFTER JEAN-MICHEL FRANK Unmarked Circa third quarter of the 20th century brand new artisan-m...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather “Safari” Chairs attr. Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN "SAFARI" CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM KIENZLE Ebonized beechwood, brand new artisan-made black saddle leather, Unmarked, circa 1970s ref. 405QXS07W 3...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Safari Chairs attr. Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN "SAFARI" CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM KIENZLE Lacquered beechwood, brand new artisan-made saddle leather circa 1970s unmarked a matched pair ref. 301...
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chair by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MID-CENTURY MODERN DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS United States, circa 1970s Item # 307GYP27X-1 A "CH66" dining chair by Nicos Zographos, fea...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF SIX DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS United States, circa 1970s Item # 307GYP27X-4 A set of six "CH66" dining chairs by Nicos Zographos,...
Steel, Chrome
