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Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
Located in Čelinac, BA
Knoll chair by Massimo Vagnelli
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Stacking Chairs, Set of 4 Knoll Chairs
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs, Lella and Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chairs
Introduced in
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20th Century Italian Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
Iconic pair of MCM Knoll chairs. The tubular version of the coveted BRNO design. A cantilevered
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Lounge Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early 1960s lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Chair is a great opportunity to
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Knoll, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet production chairs
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern canvas Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern natural canvas cloth wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair Mid-Century Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson for Knoll 1940s Modern
By Ralph Rapson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very uncommon pair of early Knoll chairs, designed by architect Ralph Rapson. Rapson designed a
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29.75 in W 29 in D 34 in
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Madison, WI
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The 1305-U model of this Knoll chair was made some time between 1965-71 and designed by Bill Stephens
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
Knoll chairs upholstered in classic Light grey velvet, a stunning combination with the chromed stainless
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Walter Knoll “Vostra” Chairs for Knoll, Germany, 1947
By Walter Knoll, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare pair of “Vostra” chairs designed by Walter Knoll, manufactured by Knoll in Germany around
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1940s German Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut French polished lounge chair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International.
Produced from 1958-1975!
This
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll
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Late 20th Century Belgian Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 "Tulip" Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 "Tulip" chairs designed by Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961) and manufactured by Knoll. Glass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Two Knoll Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Knoll butterfly chairs, sold individually or as a pair, suitable for interior or exterior
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Antimott lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll, 1960
By Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A fantastic lounge chair with classic Scandinavian design lines, it's in excellent condition. The
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished
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20th Century American Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Brno Dining Chairs after Mies van der Rohe Reupholstered Your Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Knoll chair! The arm height is 26".
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 23 in D 21 in
Pair of Early Production Florence Knoll for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs on maple legs. Early 1950s production. Recently covered in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Florence Knoll designed these slipper chairs in 1956 as part of a seating group that joined comfort
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Paoli Chair Company, Florence Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Paoli Chair Co. done in the style of Florence Knoll. Original tag on one chair dated 1968. They are in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
By Knoll
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 32 in D 31.25 in
Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in La Mesa, CA
Chair consists of a bentwood frame made out of oak and an upholstered seat in navy blue fabric
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Blonde Knoll Style Lounge Chair with Pink Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century blonde wood Knoll style lounge chair with an exposed wood slatted back support and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Knoll- Antimott Walnut Lounge Chair designed by Walter Knoll, 1960
By Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
the original upholstery in woven wool. A beautiful living room set designed by Walter Knoll for KNOLL
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, Model 65, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs in pristine condition, purchased from Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Yellow Leather Tulip Arm Chair Pedestal Collection by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
piece from the iconic Pedestal Collection by Knoll. This particular chair features a newly reupholstered
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1950s Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harry Bertoia Bird Chair w/ Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
periods of relaxing . The original fabric and chair both manufactured by Knoll . Measurements for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wire
Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 51W florence Knoll lounge chairs by Knoll Associates, USA 1950s
The chairs have a vintage
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll Aluminum Lounge Chair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting lounge chair in the style of Florence Knoll. Aluminum Construction with Allen bolt
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Side Chair, Pair
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century yellow fiberglass side chair - pair
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21.25 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Conference Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Conference' chair, beech, fabric, United States, design
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Christian Daninos Lucite and Steel Sphere Bubble Bulle Chair
By Laroche, Christian Daninos
Located in Palm Springs, CA
any modern home.
It is pictured in our gallery next to a Florence Knoll chair for scale.
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1960s French Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Black Wireframe Accent Chair Mid Century Modern
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Harry Bertoia Diamond chair for Knoll. The Diamond chair was designed by Bertoia for Knoll in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 23 in
White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Bertoia Side Chair is a timeless icon of mid-century modern design, originally created by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
New Contemporary Knoll Brown Leather & Chrome Brno Chairs W/ Arm Pads
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Brno Chair is a timeless design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been praised for its
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Model 951
By Parker Knoll
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning & rare vintage Parker Knoll lounge chair model PK 951. The PK 951 has been totally
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Knoll Bruno Style Flat Bar Chairs with Black Leather Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Knoll Bruno style flat bar chairs with black leather upholstery. Bought in the D & D
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International.
Rare Model
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco
By Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Art Deco highback lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll, 1930s.
Knoll was founded in 1865
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1930s German Art Deco Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Knoll Aluminum & Black Leather Life Chair
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Knoll Life fully adjustable office chair. Aluminum and black leather chair with casters and Knoll
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Late 20th Century American Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
By Ladislav Rado, Knoll & Drake, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Childrens Black and White Knoll Bertoia Wire Chairs with Red Cushions
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage children’s Bertoia wire chairs for Knoll. A super cool collector’s item or
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 22.25 in W 15.75 in D 16.5 in
Set of Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Dining Chairs w Beige Alexander Girard Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Bertoia Knoll dining chairs with Girard fabric. This is a unique set of mid century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Warren Planter for Knoll Wire Chairs (single)
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Warren Platner Arm chair made by Knoll. Distinctive wire design with pedestal motif and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wire
Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
slipper chair is the perfect showcase for taupe-colored leather. The tufted patchwork so famous in Knoll
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll International Barcelona Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for an authentic pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll International Barcelona Lounge
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
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Knoll Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of knoll vintage chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct knoll vintage chairs — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Knoll vintage chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial knoll vintage chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made knoll vintage chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Knoll Vintage Chairs?
Prices for knoll vintage chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, knoll vintage chairs begin at $375 and can go as high as $18,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Knoll Vintage Chairs
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll 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.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024To 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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