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
Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table.
Model 301
Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg 105
Comes with 1 (18") leaf.
Measures: 60" wide without le...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Wood
Petal' End or Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'Petal' end/side table designed by Richard Shultz. With a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured in the USA b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Iron
Richard Meier Cocktail Table for Knoll
By Richard Meier, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 860T cocktail table for Knoll International. Limited production. Made from lacquered maple wood. Rounded corners and a slatted X-base. Designers initials engraved on underside.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Maple
LaFonda Pedestal Table by Eames
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular "La Fonda" end table with a Botticcino marble top on a polished aluminum base.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Coffee Table Designed by Henry Robert Kann for Knoll in 1953 Made in USA
By Knoll
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee table with a rectangular wood top that has 13 strips of solid maple set together and joined in three places by a round peg that runs through each piece to form a solid wood to...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table in Birch; Knoll International c. 1960's
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the epitome of Mid-Century Modern sophistication: the No. 306 coffee cable, a true testament to iconic design brought to life by the visionary Florence Knoll and presente...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Knoll Platner Oval Dining Table
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Platner oval dining table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is statement ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
American modern steel and crystal side tables by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Steel glass coffee tables, pair 39.5x46.5 cm 976 each.
Pair of round tables, with a structure made up of thin chromed metal bars, welded to a horizontal metal rod placed in the lower...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Reupholstered Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Enveloping, modern Womb lounge chair and ottoman with chrome bases. Reupholstered last year in Maharam "Moss" fabric.
CREATOR Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Tulip 96" Dining Table with Carrera Marble by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Tulip Dining Table with Carrara marble in 96" size is a stunning and sophisticated addition to any dining room. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, this table boasts a minimalis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Joseph D’Urso for Knoll High Table in American Cherry and Chrome, 1995
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1995 production of designer Joe D’Urso’s minimalist 1980 High Table for Knoll with American cherry racetrack top and chrome legs.
Top features a handsome expanse of richly-hued an...
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1990s American Minimalist Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Eero Saarinen "Tulip" Dining Room Set for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The tulip dining room set with Carrara marble includes a 96" Tulip Dining Table and eight matching Tulip Dining Chairs, all designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The set features a mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Warren Platner Nickel and Glass Side Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The polished nickel side table designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to impress. The table's intricate and eye-catching base ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Knoll International White Marble Saarinen Oval Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
Large oval white marble Saarinen tulip dining table by Knoll International with white base.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm
Width: 137 cm
Length : 240 cm
About the design :
From ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large Florence Knoll Teak Boat Shaped Dining Table
By Florence Knoll, Nordiska Kompaniet, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Florence Knoll for Knoll International model 578 dining table, circa 1958.
Measures: 8 ft. long, seats 8-10 people. Large conference table with boat shaped top in teak and enam...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Jumbo marble coffee table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
The statement Jumbo coffee table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. With its oversized proportions and signature design, this classic piece is in excellent vintage condition.
G...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a forest green enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Side table with marble top and aluminum base designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age of the table.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
1960s Eero Saarinen Oval Walnut Coffee Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1960s Saarinen coffee table manufactured by Knoll. Beautiful walnut top with satin lacquered base in antique white.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Iron
Tavolo "Orsay - 54A" di Gae Aulenti per Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Conversano, IT
Scopri il nostro tavolo di design unico, con una struttura curva in metallo laccato e un elegante piano in cristallo fumè.
Questo straordinario pezzo è stato creato da Gae Aulenti ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Eero Saarinen Oval Tulip Dining Table Marble Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful oval tulip dining table with a beautiful marble top by the famous Designer Eero Saarinen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Nero Marquina Marble
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning and iconic piece of modernist design, Gae Aulenti's Jumbo table was inspired by the modernist design principles of the 1960s, which emphasized simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials.
Aulenti was known for her innovative use of materials and her ability to combine traditional and modern design elements in her work. For the Jumbo table, she wanted to create a piece of furniture that was both elegant and functional, and that would serve as a centerpiece in any room.
The table's large Size and geometric forms are also reminiscent of the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s, which focused on the use of simple geometric shapes and the absence of ornamentation.
The Jumbo table designed by Gae Aulenti was originally produced by the Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina in the 1960s.
The Jumbo table was one of the most famous designs produced by Gavina during that time, along with other iconic pieces like the Soriana armchair designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa.
After Gavina went bankrupt in the 1980s, the rights to produce and distribute the Jumbo table were acquired by Knoll International, which began producing the table for the American market.
Zanotta, another Italian furniture manufacturer, also currently produces the Jumbo table for the European market.
This specific coffee table is indeed a Knoll table and has the original Knoll stickers on the leg. This table is in the nero marquina marble which is a type of black marble that comes from the La Facciata quarry near the town of Marquina, in the Basque Country region of Spain.
Nero Marquina marble is known for its deep, rich black color and distinctive white veining. It has been used in a number of famous buildings...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble
MR Table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MR Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe executes his iconic bent tubular chrome frame combined with thick glass top. Originally designed for the Tugendhat Hous...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Knoll Steel Dining Table with Glass Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Platner Knoll Steel and Glass Dining Table
Offered for sale is an original Mid-Century Modern glass top on Steel base dining table by Warren Platner for Knoll, circ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Coffee Table Lknoll, Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked
- practical
- rare type.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Mies van der Rohe Mr Side/End Table Chrome and Glass for Knoll, 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mr Side/End Tables Chrome and Glass for Knoll, 1970. Excellent condition
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Table, Center Table, Refinished
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll dining table refinished,
Vintage From the late 1940s through the 1950s Eero Saarine...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Square Coffee Table Richard Schultz Knoll International Mod 3454 Rosewood Chrome
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Square Coffee Table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International – model “3454” made of rosewood table top and chrome legs. Hard to find! Marked on the underside with the Knol...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rectangular Coffee Table Richard Schultz Knoll International Mod 455-2 Teak 60s
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Rectangular coffee table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International – model “455-2” made of a teak table top and chrome legs. Hard to find! Marked on the underside with the ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Classic Modernist Tulip Table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Italy
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist dining table designed by Eero Saarinen manufactured by Knoll, newer production, made in Italy, Retains original labels, in Excellent original condition. Measure: 36".
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Eero Saarinen Marble Top Coffee Table for Knoll 1960's
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Vintage Eero Saarinen marble top coffee table for Knoll. This is a beautiful early example from the 1960's featuring a thin translucent 47.25" marble top. The table is in vintage, or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Knoll "Andre" Soapstone Table Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Gavina, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary Soapstone "Andre" Knoll table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1969. Designed in 1969 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table was part of the Bastian...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble, Soapstone, Steel, Chrome
Early Jumbo Table in Golden Calacatta by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pièce de résistance is considered the holy grail of 'Jumbo' cocktail tables due to the rare golden Calacatta marble which features dramatic veins in golds and greys. The 'Jumbo' table is already extremely sought after and original early production examples are extremely rare. The white, grey and gold Calacatta marble is the most sought after due to the deep gold veining - and this particular example is an original early production example with a copy of the original receipt provided to us by the original buyer / owner, ideal for a collector or an interior designer who has a client who wants only the best of the best. One thing we really love about this example is the dark almost black veins that look like lightning emanating from one corner like a work of art.
Produced by Knoll International, the 'Jumbo' cocktail table was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965, originally for Gavina Italy. This example was produced in the late 1980s and sold in 1990, per the original receipt. You can also see in the photos that there is age appropriate coloration to the marble which takes many decades to develop and you don't see in new and newer year productions. Most of the ones you see online, including on 1sDibs, the dealers will list as "1960s" production however you can tell that they were made in more recent years making them not desirable for collectors. Dealers do this because it allows them to list for a higher price however they often have no documentation to support their 1960s production claim. Therefore savvy collectors look for age in the marble and/or documentation to decipher when the table was made and if it is a collectors example which is worth much much more than new and newer examples.
Perfect fit for a Postmodern or Mid-Century Modern home, this Jumbo table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in white gold and gray Calacatta marble would also work great in a Contemporary or Transitional home or office. Also consider a splash of juxtaposition in a Traditional, Classical, French, Spanish, Mediterranean, Mixed-Style, Asian, or Minimalistic styled room. Great for a designer residential or commercial project, due to its strength and sturdiness, would be apt for a hotel, lobby lounge, restaurant, retail boutique...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chrome Warren Planter Knoll Tables with Custom Travertine Marble Tops
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of Warren Planter designed wire side tables. Produced by Knoll international since 1966. Welded steel rod undulating inwards from the top out ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Large Knoll Sofa Tables
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Very large. Produced 1960's 30" x 30" x 19" tall this set of large tables are designed specifically for use with chairs or sofas as side or end tables. A good minimalist design with ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Glass & Chrome Side Table Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern chrome and glass side table by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Very nice to excellent condition. 27.5" in diameter x 20" H.
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20th Century European Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Chrome
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Tables Set, Coffee, Dining & End
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original vintage petal cofee table, end table and dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This lovely set adorns eight individual “petals” inspired by...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Cini Boeri for Knoll International Dining Table Desk
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous round 59 inch diameter glass top table which sits cantilevered on a stainless steel base. Internally locked on and with 5 heavy duty weights to counter balance the table. St...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Vico Magistretti "Caori" Coffee or Cocktail Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Vico Magistretti
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Caori table designed by Vico Magistretti for Knoll, rendered in black lacquered oak and stainless steal, 1969.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Florence Knoll Marble Oval Dining Table or Desk for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Echt, NL
Largest version of the Florence Knoll 2480 dining table or desk in very good condition.
Designed in 1961 for Knoll International.
The frame and legs a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Early Florence Knoll No. 75 Stool for Knoll Associates, circa 1950
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Florence Knoll designed No. 75 stool for Knoll Associates. Comprised of a round birch seat supported by three wrought iron hairpin style legs with white enamel finish and the origina...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Knoll Tripod Tables 1948 black and wood
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early Knoll tripod tables designed by Hans Bellman in 1948.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Pair of Richard Schultz Petal Side Tables
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in North Miami, FL
Always fresh and charming! Early pair of Knoll petal tables by Richard Schultz with white enameled bases and redwood tops. Over-sprayed remains of or...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Tables
Materials
Metal
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.