Knoll Tables
American
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.
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Creator: Knoll
Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk in Grigio Marquina Satin Finish
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll dining table or desk in grigio marquina satin finish
78" long 48" wide and 29" high. Chrome plated steel base.
Versatile mini...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Red Lacquered Redwood 'Petal' Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'petal' form center table made of redwood and finished with red lacquer, resting on a pedestal base. (RICHARD SCHULTZ FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Frank Gehry for Knoll International Ebonized Steam Bent Maple and Glass Coffee
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century coffee / cocktail table with a steam bent ebonized maple vertical slat base around a square wooden frame, topped with a thick square clear glass top. (FRANK GEHRY FOR KNO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Maple, Glass, Wood, Ebony
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Early Tulip Marble Oval Coffee Table 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
We had the original table surface re-polished and re-sealed. This means that water rings can no longer form. The marble has a very beautiful grain.
The early Knoll label is still pr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Knoll American Mid-Century Modern Square Card, Game / Breakfast Table, American
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Square Card, Game / Breakfast Table by Knoll
Bearing the Knoll International label this Maple card, game or dining table is in its original condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Wood
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' end / occasional table with a white mica top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (matching coffee table: DUF0019A) (MARC...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Steel and Carrara Marble Dining Table, 1960
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Steel and Carrara Marble Dining Table, 1960. Original
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Scarpa 'Bastiano' Coffee Table for Gavina/Knoll International, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International form Italy 1960s. This table is very functional. The top is lose from the table and can be placed on the tab...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Wood
Richard Meier Custom Lamp Table
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Meier custom lamp table, black lacquer with cord notches.
Surface height 21.50" high
Signed on underside RM.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Maple
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Beige Lacquered 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'petal' form coffee / cocktail table made of redwood and finished with beige lacquer, resting on a pedestal base. (Richard Schultz for Knoll International).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mod Jumbo Italian Coffee Table Edited by Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Jumbo coffee table designed by Gae Aulenti (Italy, 1927-1972) for Knoll. Made in Carrara marble.
Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was one of the few Italian women to rise to prominence in ar...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Warren Platner for Knoll Side/End Table, 1960
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll side/end table in chrome and glass 1960. Original.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table was designed for Knoll International in the 1960s. Its base is crafted from steel, and it boasts a Formica top that is in good shape for its ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Bench or Coffee Table by Florence Knoll, Walnut and Black Angle Iron, Stunning
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll architectural bench / coffee table. Three walnut panels on a black angle iron frame. Expertly refinished. No signs of use. Beautiful.
Category
1960s Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Iron
Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly grained walnut top rosewood frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll T-Bar Walnut Laminate Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut laminate top in three sections supported on a T-shaped black metal base. (FLORENCE KNOLL)(Similar table: DUF0082).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18.25 inches high, with a glass top of 24 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Walnut Tulip Side Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning walnut side table. 20 in diameter circular wood top finished in walnut. Like new original surface. Retains original early Knoll bow tie label on underside. Cast iron base is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Dining Table with Cherry Wood Beveled Edge Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll dining table with Cherry Wood beveled edge top, features comb figured veneer with bird peck accents on a four-star chrome base legs solid...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Style Mid-Century Oval Tulip Tables, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll style mid-century oval tulip tables - a pair
Each table measures: 23 wide x 15.25 deep x 20 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Knoll Black Granite and Stainless Steel Side/End Tables, 1980
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll black granite and stainless steel side/end tables, 1980. Custom made for a Corporate Headquarters, top is incised with graphic grid pattern.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll in Verdi Alpi Marble
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply gorgeous Eero Saarinen tulip side table. Executed in white powered coated base and stunning Verdi Alpi green Italian marble. Normal minor wear but no...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble
Ross Littell 'Luar' Knoll Design ICF Chrome Glass Coffee Table
By Ross Littell, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
"LUAR" coffee table
Ross Little for ICF
1970s
Chrome steel frame
Thickness glass: 2 cm
Glass in perfect condiction.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll American Mid-Century T-Bar Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut top supported on a T-shaped black metal base. (FLORENCE KNOLL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Knoll in Bronze
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic classic circular cocktail table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. It features a dark bronze wire base with round clear glass top. Very nice condition.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Bronze
Richard Schultz 1996 Series Coffee Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz outdoor coffee table for Knoll. This table has a white powder-coated cast and extruded aluminum frame with white enameled porcelain on steel tabletop. The table has a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
1966 Vintage Richard Schultz for Knoll Patio Dining Table Outdoor Collection
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Patio table
1966 Vintage Richard Schultz for Knoll Patio Dining Table Outdoor Collection
Outdoor Vintage Metal Table by Richard Schultz, Patio Din...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Knoll Black Granite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table, 1970
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Black Granite and Stainless steel coffee table, 1970. Original.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Circular Parallel Bar Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Parallel Bar' cocktail / coffee table with a circular walnut top supported by three satin chrome-plated steel legs. (Florence Knoll).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Office Knoll Brown Circular Laminate Dinette Table
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautiful Knoll brown laminate table up for consideration. Perfect for small group meetings in any office setting! Also an amazing choice for a side table. Dimensions: 42"diamet...
Category
2010s Knoll Tables
Materials
Laminate
Parallel Bar Walnut Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll designed this circular coffee table for Knoll, part of the Parallel Bar Series, produced from 1955-1968, model 404. It has a walnut top supported by four stainless ste...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Platner Side Table by Knoll in Rare Copper
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
With his "Platner Collection" for Knoll in 1966, Warren Platner introduced a richness and luxury to post-war American modernism that had not existed previously. The matching group included side chairs, lounge chairs, a settee and tables. They were offered in polished chrome, rich bronze, and for a single year in 1969, in copper.
The smallest of the collection of tables Warren Platner designed for Knoll in 1966, this side table nonetheless has great visual presence. The wire rods of the base capture space, create shifting moire' patterns, and support the top. This rare copper...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Modern Office Knoll Wood Laminate Dinette Table
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautiful Knoll brown laminate table up for consideration. Perfect for small group meetings in any office setting! Also an amazing choice for a side table. Dimensions 48" diamet...
Category
2010s Knoll Tables
Materials
Laminate
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Knoll Saarinen oval walnut tulip side end tables stands mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table as acquired from the original owner who had purchased new in 1971. It features a powder coated aluminum base with a walnut top. Manufacturer label.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Warren Platner Side Tables for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren platner
pair of side or occasional tables
Knoll International
USA, 1960s
Oak, bronzed steel
Measures: 18.5 height × 24 diameter inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Redwood Petal Dining Table By Richard Schultz For Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Mid-Century Modern, "Petal" dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a redwood top with eight petal sections on a white enameled, cast iron, eight point star base. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
Each table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 20.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen White Carrara Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous original example of the classic Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Executed in white Carrara Italian marble. Circa 1960s with original Knoll bowtie label fully int...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
11957 Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Original Mod Cyclone Dining Table
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1957 Original Cyclone Dining Table designed by noted artist Isamu Noguchi for Knoll.
Signs of stamp ghost label underside present and worn.
features a new formica top.
Made in the ci...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Mies Van Der Rohe Label Stamped Barcelona Table, Knoll Products, circa 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Barcelona coffee table designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International circa 1970. Originally created in 1930 for the Mies-designed Villa Tugendhat in Brno, ...
Category
1970s Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Sculptural Knoll Side Tulip Table Saarinen off White and Oak Wood
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tulip side table designed by Saarinen for Knoll.
Made in the USA, the 1960s.
Off white base with round oak top.
20.75 tall x 16 di...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
American Mid-Century White Laminate Metal Coffee Table Mod.Tulip by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American Mid-Century Modern white laminate wood and metal Coffee table mod. Tulip by Knoll, 1960s
Coffee table mod. Tulip with white laminate round top. Base in white painted metal. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Impressive Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, Italy 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Jumbo coffee table in very good condition.
Designed by Gae Aulenti in the 1960s.
Manufactured by Knoll International.
This particular table is made from Nero Marquina, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble
Restored Vintage Florence Knoll Oval Top Rosewood Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Mid-Century Modern vintage Florence Knoll oval top dining table / conference or desk in rare book matched rosewood veneer on chrome star...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
53" Knoll Platner Dining Table and Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll platner dining table and chairs
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were b...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Early Pair Richard Schultz Redwood Petal Side Tables for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautifully aged tables designed by Richard Schultz manufactured by knoll,, Retains original finish ,patina, Personally, I Iove the finish,,but can easily be sanded and refinished (r...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Knoll Coffee Table Black Rubber and Aluminum by Brian Kane, 1980
By Brian Kane, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll coffee table black rubber and aluminum by Brian Kane, 1980.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Richard Schultz Cocktail Tables
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of vintage 1960s Richard Schultz for Knoll cocktail tables- with a twist. Each has been repainted in matte black and the tops replaced with thick slate.
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Slate, Aluminum
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll Chrome Steel Wire Round Marble Top Coffee Table
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll chrome steel wire round marble top coffee table. Item features round white marble top with gray veins...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Non Matching Pair of Rosewood & Crome Square Knoll Side End Tables Stands Mint
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Measure: Big table: 30 x 30 x 17.
Small table: 24 x 24 x 17.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ludwig Mies Von Der Rohe Chrome & Glass Barcelona Coffee Cocktail Table Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Ludwig Mies Von Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona coffee table in chrome and 3/4" plate glass. Minor surface wear with dimensions of 40" D x 17...
Category
1970s North American Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century laminate side end table
Measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 20.5 high
Each piece of furniture is available in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Laminate
Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Side table stamped Knoll International. Wear due to time and age of the table (see photo).
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum
White Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll, Rare Low Profile, Signed
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare low form of the iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Good vintage condition. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Side Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New Haven, CT
A Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip side table.
It retains the early Knoll label.
The base has been repainted the top is a charcoal black.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Walnut
Isamu Noguchi, Early "Cyclone" Table, Plywood, White Laminate Steel, Knoll 1950s
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Cyclone" table by Isamu Noguchi. In plywood with white laminate top and steel base.
Produced by Knoll Associates, Inc, New York, America. Bears original label.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Side Table, Oak Top on Chrome Legs, USA, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Florence Knoll side table, oak top on chrome legs, USA, 1970s. Rare oak top.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Knoll tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 358 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Dunbar, Edward Wormley, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Knoll tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $54,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,515.
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Questions About Knoll Tables
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 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.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
- 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.