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.
$10,000
H 28.5 in Dm 72 in
1972 Florence Knoll Custom 72 inch Dining Conference Table in Walnut and Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original custom Florence Knoll Dining or Conference Table, featuring a walnut top and a chromed-steel base. The table was manufactured in the USA by Knoll in 1972. The p...
Steel
$1,516
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 31.89 in
60s 70s Walnut Dining Table Wilhelm Renz Dining Table Folding Table
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s walnut dining table Wilhelm Renz dining table folding table Object: dining table Manufacturer: Wilhelm Renz Condition: vintage ...
Metal
Knoll International Dining Table in Walnut
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century Modern dining table by Knoll International features a vintage walnut finish, and a spacious tabletop perfect for large meals and hosting. Please confirm item ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Surfboard Conference/Dining Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large Mid-Century Modern conference/dining table. This table has been recently restored with a refinished walnut surfboard-shaped top and two black pedestal bases. In ...
Metal
George Nelson EOG Walnut Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A large dining table or work table from George Nelson’s Executive Office Group for Herman Miller. Features a generous rec...
Steel, Chrome
$2,250
H 29.25 in W 76.75 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Gispen Conference Table, Enameled Steel Base, Espresso Wood
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen manufactured this substantial table in 1972 during the Dutch company's peak production of commercial and institutional furnishings. The design employs a T-base pedestal constr...
Enamel
$9,500
H 28 in W 150 in D 38 in
1970s 12.5ft John Widdicomb Conference Table in Walnut with Chromed Steel Legs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Long Conference Table, designed by John Widdicomb and produced and distributed by Steelcase. The top is walnut and legs are chromed steel. Some refer to the form of the top...
Steel
$8,500
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 40 in
Florence Knoll Walnut & Chrome Model 580 Dining Conference Table for Knoll, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
Knoll International dining / conference table designed by Florence Knoll, walnut, chrome, table model 580, produced from 1958-1976. Large dining table with boat shaped top const...
Walnut
$15,895
H 28 in W 118 in D 29.25 in
Hans J. Wegner "AT-319" Rosewood & Steel Drop-Leaf Dining Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style : Danish Modern Dimensions: Dining Table: 28in H x 71in - 118in W x 29.25in D 2x Extension Leaf 23.50in ________________________________________ Transforming a piece ...
Steel
$2,150
H 29.5 in W 76.625 in D 35.5 in
Gispen Dining or Conference Table with Golden Teak Top and Black and Steel Frame
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured in February of 1972 by renowned Dutch furniture maker Gispen (as shown by the so-called "Quality sticker" on the bottom of the table top) this generously sized conference or dining table features a black enameled steel frame with brushed steel accents and original lightly refinished golden teak...
Steel
Kindel Furniture Mark Cherry Wood Custom Made Dining Table by Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper, Kindel Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Kindel Furniture Co Mark table by Dorothy Draper. This is a gorgeous contemporary-made, baroque-style custom made dining table. This table is manufactured by local Michigan company...
Wood
Rare George Nakashima x Widdicomb Origin Collection Walnut Dining Table & Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare, vintage George Nakashima Origins Collection dining set manufactured by Widdicomb circa 1959. This is a once-in-a-lifetime, truly extraordinary dining set, designed by the leg...
Walnut
Custom Made Raw Edge Ambrosia Maple Console Sofa Table with Hairpin Legs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A custom made raw edge ambrosia maple console sofa table with hairpin legs. This is a lovely console table made with a very rich ambrosia maple wood. Th...
Maple
Century Furniture Omni Postmodern Burlwood Lacquered Dining Table with Leaves
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Century Furniture Omni dining table. This gorgeous postmodern style dining table is a stunning statement in design and functionality. This tab...
Wood
Postmodern Wood and Tubular Chrome Rectangular Console Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage wood and chrome console table. This simple, chic console features a tubular chrome frame with a rectangular wood table top. The light wood has a soft satin finish which com...
Chrome
Walnut & Butternut Mixed Wood Custom Made Console Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautifully handcrafted console table showcases the natural harmony between rich walnut and warm butternut woods. The gently curved legs and beveled edges highlight expert craft...
Wood, Walnut
