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.
Modern One off Radial Walnut Oval Dining Table
By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
A bespoke, one of a kind, custom table designed and built by History Never Repeat's master craftsman A. Saxton in the United States. A commanding, yet elegant table that will anchor ...
Brass
Modern 6 foot diameter dining table in variety of wood species by Aaron Saxton
By Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
We are known for our custom entrance doors and tables. This monumental sized dining table is 71.5" in diameter and 30.25" tall with adjustable feet. As shown in a white/gray wash oak...
Oak
Emergence Collection Oval Walnut Dining Table by Aaron Saxton
By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dining Table 47x84x30" tall. Introducing the Emergence Collection of dining, coffee tables & other pieces. Taking the techniques utilized in production of radial designs for my e...
Walnut
One of a kind 84" oval dining table in red oak
By Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Hand-crafted by Aaron Saxton. 30.25" tall, 46.5" deep and 83.75" wide oval upon a pedestal base. This is a singular example is produced in red oak which deviates from the typical woods I normally use for my complex radial designs. Produced in Red Oak from a single flitch of wood; I wanted to experiment with a lighter approach to dining giving a room a brighter more cherry atmosphere than the darker and more serious walnut and rosewood I normally use. The result speaks for itself in this lovely table. Built to incredibly strong specifications with a top 1.5" thick and guaranteed to never sag and rested upon a monumental base with linear wood patterns intended to resemble to trunk of a tree. Flat cut crown wood is used for the top showing flares within the radial design, while a quarter sawn cut is used on the base. Lots of knee clearance for guests, easily sits 8 people. The edges are solid lumber with a rounder on the top and bottom, to provide a sleek appearance as well as comfort to diners. This table weighs about 250 pounds and is entirely sturdy. Finished with a satin varnish and built for generational use. Ideal for use with white and selected fabric chairs or danish oak chairs...
Oak
New Series Dining Table in Walnut Oval and Round
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dining Table 47.5x78x30" tall. Introducing the Emergence Collection series of dining, coffee tables. Taking the techniques utilized in production of radial designs for our entrance d...
Walnut
One of a kind 10 seater Santos Rosewood Oval Dining Table by Aaron Saxton
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Monumental 10 seater Dining Table 53.5" x 94.5" x 30.25" tall. A singular ellipse table produced in bold, dramatic and imposing South American Santos Rosewood with complex symmetry ...
Rosewood
Custom Midcentury Style Round Oak Dining Table with Pedestal Base by Adesso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom round dining table with pedestal leg made in American oak. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different woods, f...
Oak
Oval Dining Table 36x60, Midcentury Modern Pedestal Base, Handmade In Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" oval dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds ...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Oval Dining Table 42x72, Midcentury Modern Pedestal Base, Handmade In Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" oval dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds ...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Oval Dining Table 36x48, Midcentury Modern Pedestal Base, Handmade In Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" oval dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds ...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Baker 60" Oak Pedestal Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully crafted and subtly designed dining table by Baker features a five foot round oak top that comfortably sits six. Signed on the bottom with a Baker Furniture medalli...
Oak
Florence Knoll Oval Table Desk 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this vintage Knoll table from the 1960s. The table is large and features a solid wood top with a heavy metal base.
Walnut
