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1950s Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Settee
Settee designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll composed of a matte chrome-plated steel and enameled steel frame. Foam and upholstery were updated in roughly the 1980s. Light plum upholstery has been professionally cleaned, but could use an update as minor wear remains. Scarce arm version (more commonly seen without arm rests).
Measures: H: 29″ x W: 61.75″ x D: 32″ x Arm height 23.5″ x Seat height 17″
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair and Ottoman Distributed by Knoll
Originally designed in 1958 for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, this 1999 authentic production Arne Jacobsen egg chair and corresponding ottoman were manufactured by Fritz Hansen and distributed in the United States by Knoll.
Biomorphic design with soft curves that cradle the body. Sizable seat supported by an aluminum base with both a 360 degree swivel and tilt function for optimal comfort.
The luxe beige cotton / chenille upholstery, which looks misleadingly pink in a few of the images, is original and shows only light wear from age / minor signs of wear (namely, two tiny spots to one of the arms). Upholstery has been cleaned and is ready to go.
Both chair and ottoman retain the Fritz Hansen / Arne Jacobsen 1999 / Knoll Studios / Danish Control labels.
Measures: H 42.5″ x L 34 x D 38.5″
Seat height 15.25″
Arm height 23.25″
Ottoman: H 16.5″ x L 21.5″ D 15.5″ (ottoman’s aluminum base measures 19″ D x 19″ L).
Early ‘Grasshopper’ Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
Eero Saarinen’s iconic ‘Grasshopper’ chair designed for Knoll Associates. Early example (circa late 1940s), as indicated by the early ‘Knoll Associates’ decal. Composed of bentwood arms / legs in laminated birch plywood which support the upholstered seat / back. Birch is in original condition, and shows only slight wear (minor nicks / light general wear). Seat has been reupholstered in a light grey tweed upholstery and foam has been replaced.
Incredible lines and curvaceous form, this lounge chair is a conversation piece that shows well from all angles.
Measures:
H 35.75″ x W 26.75″ x D 29.5″
Arm height 22.75″
Seat height (lowest) 11.5″
Seat height (edge) 16″.
Early Florence Knoll Credenza / Cabinet in Mahogany, Birch, and Grasscloth
Uncommon and early Florence Knoll Credenza (1947) featuring a birch cabinet, stained mahogany base, and grasscloth-wrapped doors, which slide open to reveal three wooden shelves to the left and two plate glass shelves to the right. Dramatic lines enhanced by sculpted, splayed legs, which add nice contrast to an otherwise organic form.
Interior components and leather pulls are all original and show wear (fissures / fleabites present to glass shelves, which can be arranged to mask these flaws, so that the wear is contained to the underside and back). Lovely patina to the leather and paint losses to the interior (white paint is original and is presented, accordingly). Birch has been newly refinished and grasscloth doors have been fully restored to ensure longevity. The stained mahogany base is completely original with only light wear, as shown.
Measures: H 32.5″ x D 14.875″ x L 72″
There are four sections in total – one with two wooden shelves, one with a single wooden shelf, one with two glass shelves, and an open storage section. The orientation of all sections with shelves can be changed, as the shelves are all removable and the same dimensions. The interior sections all measure: H 16″ x D 11.5″ x L 16.75″
References: Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg. 130
Modern furnishings for the Home, Hennessey, pg. 139 illustrates variation of this form.
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Iconic, early example (circa 1950/51) ‘Womb’ chair by Saarinen for Knoll. Newly recovered in blue mohair. Bent-wrought iron frame retains its original black paint and press-on glides (indicative of an early production). There is paint loss to the bases (we wanted to demonstrate the nice age and opted to leave them original). However, bases can be restored upon request.
Mohair swatches available upon request.
Ottoman measures:
H: 15.5″
D: 19.5″
L: 25″
Chair:
H: 36.5″
D: 34″
L: 39″
Seat Height: 17″
Arm Height (lowest): 20.75″
Arm Height (highest): 22″
First Edition Charles Pollack for Knoll 657 ‘Sling Chair’ in Black Leather
Iconic Charles Pollack for Knoll ‘657’ Sling Chair designed in 1960 and manufactured from 1964-1979. Early example, as evidenced by the ‘Knoll Associates Inc. 320 Park Avenue New York, NY’ tag (Knoll relocated to Fifth Avenue in 1970). The chair’s minimal, yet refined frame with exposed hardware is polished chrome steel tubing and cast aluminum arms and stretchers with a black-fused finish. Suspended on the frame is a shaped black hide leather back / seat sling finished with a capeskin seat pad for added comfort (pad stays in place on the sling via four, original velcro tabs) .
Original condition with wear consistent with age / use. The leather is beautifully aged and shows creasing / general wear. There is slight peeling to black finish of one of the arms and a considerable amount of wear / pitting to the chrome steel front and back bar. There is a split in the leather, only visible from the underside. Overall, a nicely aged, iconic piece in all original condition.
H 27.75″ x W 25.1″ x D 26.5″
Seat Height: 16″
Arm height: 22.75″.
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair with Original Wool Upholstery
Knoll arm / lounge chair designed by Florence Knoll in the early 1950’s retaining its original orange fabric supported by cylindrical polished steel feet. This 1960s example, as evidenced by the ‘Knoll Associates Inc. 320 Park Avenue New York, NY’ tag (Knoll moved to 320 Park in the 1960s before relocating to Fifth Avenue in 1970) remains in great structural condition. Fading / two small armrest holes present (in need of reupholstery, though the foam is sound).
H: 31″ x L: 30.25″ x D: 29.5″
Seat Height: 18″
Arm Height: 22″.
Mies van der Rohe Settee in Velvet and Teak
(One sold, one available): Rare Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International settee (circa 1960) composed of dual teak plinth bases which support a newly reupholstered olive green velvet frame with corresponding bolsters. Hand-sewed details / tufting executed to the exact specifications of the original leather. (Tufting / buttons present on both sides of the cushions.)
Bases have been refinished, and upholstery / foam is new. Excellent condition free of flaws.
Measures: Height to top of frame: 25.5″
Height to top of back cushion: 30.5″
Velvet swatches available upon request.
Height to top of frame: 25.5″ Height to top of back cushion: 30.5″ x W 62.25″ x D 32″ x Seat Height: 16″
Pair of Bouclé Slipper Chairs by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
$4,600.00Pair of vintage slipper sling chairs in charcoal bouclé with off-white powder-coated steel frames designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll (1971, New York, NY USA). The design was inspired by the extruded aluminum of a sailboat mast.
Upholstery is a subtle two-tone gray bouclé, and either side can be displayed: the front cushions are a charcoal bouclé (Kravet 36114-11), and the back is a slate bouclé (Kravet 36120-21) – the front is a shade lighter and the weave is looser than the back.
Original off-white powder coated frames show light nicks/scuffs/few small spots of loss consistent with age/use, and the steel back frame bars show light scuffing. Newly reupholstered.
One chair retains the dated (1971) Knoll International label.
Corresponding three-seat armless sofa listed separately.
H: 26″ x L: 29″ x D: 35″
Seat Height (front edge): 16.5″ / Seat Height (lowest): 12.75″
Seat Depth: 20″
Seat Length: 26″
Pair of Bouclé Slipper Chairs Designed by Jens Risom for H.G. Knoll Associates
Jens Risom for H.G. Knoll Associates armless slipper chairs composed of upholstered seats supported by walnut bases (first appearing in the 1942 Knoll catalog).
There is a slight design disparity between the two chairs – the wood joinery in the back base of one of the chairs isn’t present in the other (one chair is an early production ca. 1942, while the other was likely manufactured roughly four years later before Risom’s departure from Knoll).
Newly reupholstered in an off-white/wheat Kravet bouclé (36114-106) with button-tufted back detail. The foam has additionally been replaced. The bases have been newly refinished. Scuffs/wear remains to one base, as shown.
Measures: H: 31″ x L: 22.5″/23″ x D: 30″ x Seat Height: 17.5″ / 17″ (there is a very slight dimensional disparity between the two chairs).
Retains the Knoll manufacturing tag on the reverse of one chair.
Pair of Daybed Sofas by Richard Stein for Knoll
These sofa sleepers (model #700) were designed by Richard Stein for Knoll in 1947. The foot pedal under the seat lowers the upholstered seat back. It can recline to a 45 degree angle, or drop down entirely, so the back frame is even with the ground. Light beige linen upholstery and foam are new and the stained maple frames have been refinished. Depth when the back is fully lowered (to the ground): 49″ Depth when the back is lowered to a 45 degree angle: 40″ Seat cushion measures: L 76″ x D 27″.
H: 26.75″ x W: 76″ x D: 35″ x Seat Height: 15.75″
Pair of Model R-83 Armchairs by Ladislav Rado for Knoll & Drake
$7,500.00Pair of model R-83 lounge / armchairs designed by Czechoslovakian Architect, Ladislav Rado, and produced for only one year in 1955 by Knoll and Drake (a collaboration between Hans Knoll and Drake Furniture of Austin, Texas and a short-lived production, due to Hans Knoll’s untimely death). Exceedingly rare given the single year production.
Seat is connected to the frame by brass screws and spacers located both under the seat and on the sides, as shown. Gray wool tweed upholstery and foam are new; the off-white lacquer is original and shows wear consistent with age / use.
Measures: Height 28.5″ Width 23.75″ Depth 27.5″ Seat height 14.75″ Arm height 20.75″.