Cesca stool - cane option
machine caned insets with beech frames.
bocce - Knoll (A)
KnollTextiles
100% eco-intelligent polyester, 100,000 Wyzenbeek

This delicately textured stripe complements a range of palettes and patterns.
crossroad - Knoll (A)
KnollTextiles
43% polyester, 37% post industrial recycled polyester, 20% post consumer recycled polyester, 95,000 Wyzenbeek

Part of the KT collection, Crossroad has a unique weave structure that gives it a dry hand and a rich wool look. 10 new colors were added to this line of popular upholstery fabric.
hourglass - Knoll (A)
KnollTextiles
77% post industrial recycled polyester, 15% polyester, 8% nylon, 100,000 Wyzenbeek

Part of the KT Collection of affordable modern design, Hourglass is a classic foundational fabric with a dry, wool-like hand. The name comes from the hourglass-like pattern of the weave when viewed up close.
oh la la (A)
durable and beautiful velvet. 100% polyester. wyzenbeek 100,000
soliloquy (A)
all-over grasscloth-like texture. 70% post industrial recycled polyester, 30% post consumer recycled polyester. Stain repellant finish.
sonnet - Knoll (A)
KnollTextiles
100% polyester, 55,000+ Wyzenbeek

Sonnet was originally inspired by the archival pattern Cocoon from 1977.
uni-form - Knoll (A)
KnollTextiles
80% post consumer recycled polyester, 20% polyester, 100,000 Wyzenbeek

Uni-Form is a beautifully colored basket weave inspired by archive Tolouse (1979). Uni-Form is made from 80% recycled polyester and exceeds 100,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek.
diva - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
55% polyester, 45% acrylic, 50,000 Wyzenbeek

A KT Collection, budget-friendly favorite, Diva is textural and rich, featuring multi-color and tonal yarns, with colors that range from trendsetters to classics.
knoll felt - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
100% wool, 40,000 Martindale

This classic solid upholstery fabric is certified by the international third party Oeko-Tex for human safety. Shedding is a natural characteristic of a wool felted product.
knoll hopsack - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
100% wool, 40,000 Martindale

This classic solid upholstery fabric is certified by the international third party Oeko-Tex for human safety. Shedding is a natural characteristic of a wool felted product.
little devil - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
84% polyester, 14% acrylic, 2% viscose, 80,000 Wyzenbeek

Little Devil is an interpretation of Marianne Strengell’s 1951 upholstery Devil. This allover texture has a super soft hand created by using boucle and chenille in the warp and weft directions. The palette has been brought up to date with 17 clean clear colors.
spree (B)
100% eco-intelligent polyester. Part of the KT Collection, Spree is a multi-color textured stripe which comes in a range of brights and neutrals.
summit - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
47% polyester, 45% acrylic, 8% viscose, 70,000 Wyzenbeek

Summit has a luxurious all-over texture, thanks to its soft chenille yarns, which give it the look and feel of velvet with a budget-friendly, KT Collection price.
venue - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
88% polyester, 8% post industrial recycled polyester, 4% post consumer recycled polyester, 60,000 Wyzenbeek

Part of the KT Collection of affordable modern design, Venue upholstery is created using a soft chenille yarn.
vinyl - Knoll (B)
KnollTextiles
100% vinyl, 100,000 Wyzenbeek

KnollTextiles Vinyl provides a workhorse upholstery solution in a palette of classic neutrals and primary brights. * DOES NOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA *
atlas (C)
combines the look of faux leather with a soft, dry hand. 65% polyurethane (face), 12% rayon (backing), 23% polyester (backing).
circa - Knoll (C)
KnollTextiles
Cotton 16%, polyester 36%, viscose 48%, 50,000+ Wyzenbeek

Circa is a plush solid with a rich, saturated color palette. Designed for upholstery application.
classic boucle - Knoll (C)
KnollTextiles
52% wool, 48% nylon, 40,000+ Wyzenbeek

The rich, nubby texture of Classic Bouclé is evocative of traditional hand woven upholstery textiles. Recently recolored, Classic Bouclé is a timeless addition to any interior.
pullman - Knoll (C)
KnollTextiles
53% acrylic, 29% polyester, 18% cotton, 35,000 Wyzenbeek

Pullman is woven with chenille novelty yarn to create super soft allover texture with visible dimension. Pullman is inspired by Kerry Linen (1953).
smart (C)
65% polyurethane (face), 35% polyester (backing).
spot on (C)
whimsical fabric with slight visual texture. 26% nylon, 74% cotton. Nano-tex finish.
eclat weave - Knoll (D)
Design, Anni Albers for KnollTextiles, 1974
34% cotton, 32% polyester, 34% rayon, 60,000 Wyzenbeek

Eclat Weave is an archive-inspired classic upholstery. Originally designed in 1974 by influential Modernist textiles artist Anni Albers, the printed pattern was translated to a woven fabric in 2007.
woodland - Knoll (D)
KnollTextiles
71% bleach cleanable polyester, 29% solution dyed nylon, 100,000 Wyzenbeek

Woodland II is a high-performance, bleach-cleanable chenille with an allover pattern on a neutral ground. Woodland is an excellent choice for all disciplines.
whip - Knoll (E)
KnollTextiles
100% polyurethane, 100,000 Wyzenbeek

Whip upholstery pairs the softness and grain of fine leather with high durability and a saturated color palette.
atelier - Knoll (F)
KnollTextiles
100% viscose, 30,000 Wyzenbeek

Originally called Carnival when introduced in the 1980s and made of 100% wool, Atelier has been reinterpreted into a soft chenille fabric.
calais cotton velvet - Knoll (F)
KnollTextiles
Cotton 88%, polynosic rayon 12%, rayon 12%, 30,000 Wyzenbeek

A lush upholstery fabric that is crease resistant, as well as dirt and water repellant.
mod plaid (F)
58% rayon, 39% cotton, 3% nylon. Design - Dorothy Cosonas, this graphic plaid was inspired by a combination of traditional plaids and modern patterns from the fashion brand Missoni. Mod Plaid is a 2012 Best of NeoCon Gold winner.
rivington - Knoll (F)
Design, Dorothy Cosonas for KnollTextiles, 2007
Acrylic 28%, polyester 6%, cotton 28%, wool 38%, 70,000 Martindale

A sophisticated allover multicolor texture using space-dyed yarns, Rivington was inspired by the work of visionary textile designer Bernat Klein.
totem (F)
29% acrylic, 71% polyester. This sophisticated texture comes in a saturated palette of 10 colors.
alter ego - Knoll (G)
KnollTextiles
96% wool, 4% nylon, 70,000 Wyzenbeek

Alter Ego is based on multiple archives including a 1947 textural solid designed by Toni Prestini, Suzanne Huguenin’s Knoll Nylon Homespun (1965) and Executive Tweed (1968). From sheep to loom, Alter Ego is 100% American wool upholstery. An artisanal process blends up to 6 unique colors of wool fiber to create the multidimensional and heathered yarns used in the upholstery. A final finishing process creates a soft luster and hand. Wool is a material for all climates! Wool fibers are breathable and do not conduct heat. In fact, wool has built in climate control so it feels cool in hot climates and warm in the cold. Wool naturally resists wrinkling and staining as well.
melange - Knoll (G)
KnollTextiles
88% wool, 12% nylon, 40,000 Martindale

Melange is a new upholstery fabric based on a panel fabric called Galaxy from 1984. It has a more heathered finish as compared to the original panel fabric, which has pronounced points of contrasting color.
modern tweed - Knoll (G)
KnollTextiles
47% cotton, 23% rayon, 14% polyester, 8% acrylic, 8% wool, 40,000 Wyzenbeek

Modern Tweed is the complement to pattern Catwalk. It is based on a smaller scale grid and utilizes the same spaced dyed novelty yarn to create an allover multi-colored highly textural upholstery. Modern Tweed is based on archival pattern Protea (1973) and an unnamed hand woven upholstery from the 1960s.
ultrasuedeâ„¢ - Knoll (G)
Design, Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto for Toray, 1970
Recycled polyester ultra microfiber 80%, polyurethane binder 20%, 200,000+ Martindale

Ultrasuede® is the premier microfiber in the marketplace, designed for upholstery, wallcovering and wrapped panel applications. The soft, plush hand and luxurious appeal are matched with extreme durability (200,000+ double rubs), inherent stain resistance, breathability, and easy cleanability (machine washable/dry-cleanable). It is the first of its kind to use partially plant-based polyester. KnollTextiles is the exclusive distributor of Ultrasuede® for all contract applications, offering a wide range of colors.
byron (I)
creates texture through a unique shrink yarn technique. reminiscent of ink spreading in water. 22% acrylic, 28% cotton, 24% polyester, 26% silk.
cato - Knoll (I)
KnollTextiles
Pure new wool 86%, rayon 14%, 100,000 Martindale

Introduced in 1961, Cato has achieved iconic status among upholstery textiles. Primarily constructed of wool, the exaggerated texture of this pattern recalls the hand weaving tradition.
dynamic - Knoll (I)
KnollTextiles
95% wool, 5% nylon, 40,000 Martindale

Dynamic, which was originally launched in 1971, returns to the line with a palette that is influenced by bright, saturated tones from the archive.
knoll velvet - Knoll (I)
KnollTextiles
54% cotton, 46% mohair, 80,000 Wyzenbeek

Designed in 1972, Knoll Velvet is a classic, luxurious velvet, featuring a super-plush, high pile, and has been refreshed with new timeless color options.
north island - Knoll (I)
KnollTextiles
2% nylon, 98% wool, 50,000 Wyzenbeek

Inspired by an archival fashion textile, North Island features a luxurious and sumptuous all-over texture. Its locally sourced 98% wool content is both rapidly renewable and biodegradable.
tudor (I)
100% lambswool. Classic 100% wool fabric. Design- Dorothy Cosonas. Country of origin - UK.
vicenza leather - Knoll (U)
Spinneybeck
Aniline-dyed leather

Inspired by its namesake city in northeastern Italy, Vicenza is a corrected grain, aniline leather. The hides required to produce Vicenza originate from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. It receives a special retannage which enriches the leather, tightens the grain, and provides a superior hand. The correction process refines the surface of the leather, preparing the material for the reception of grain enhancement prior to finishing. Vicenza features our breathable protective finish that is impregnated into the leather, becoming an integral part of the material.
volo leather - Knoll (U)
Spinneybeck
Aniline-dyed leather

Volo is a chromium tanned, aniline dyed upholstery leather which has been lightly corrected and fully enriched. The hides required to produce Volo originate from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. A special retannage enriches the leather and provides a hand superior to other comparable leathers. The light correcting process refines the surface of the leather preparing the material for the reception of the grain enhancement. Volo features our breathable protective finish which is impregnated into the leather, becoming an integral part of the material, and protects the surface while keeping the user cool.
andes leather - Knoll (V)
Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

Andes is a natural, chromium tanned, aniline dyed, upholstery leather with a lightly enhanced grain texture. The selection of hides used to produce Andes originates from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. The light enhancement process refines the surface of the leather without penetrating the dermis of the hide. The combination of the lightweight material, refined enhanced grain texture, and special ironing process contribute to its suppleness and smoothness. This enhanced grain leather closely approximates the luxurious hand of Sabrina for price-sensitive projects.
españa - Knoll (V)
Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

España is a select chromium tanned, aniline dyed, enhanced grain upholstery leather. The select lower Alpine hides required to produce España are derived from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. The special retannage of España adds to the enrichment of the leather and provides a smooth, tight grain and suppleness of hand which approximates our Sabrina, a favorite of clients seeking a multi-purpose, high performance leather. The recipes used to produce España are essentially the same as those used in the production of Sabrina.
alaska leather (W)
Pearlized-iridescent protective finish cowhide, full grain with smooth texture.
antique leather (W)
Smooth tight grain cowhide, lightly antiqued to produce an elegant patina, enhanced grain.
derby leather (W)
full, raised grain & robust roundness of hand. Clear leather with natural characteristics. High performance, ages beautifully & creates a fine patina.
sabrina leather - Knoll (W)
Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

The matte finish and extended color range of Sabrina makes it an elegant, fine-grained leather for contract use. Sabrina is made from the finest and clearest bovine material from the Piedmont and Tuscany regions of Northern Italy. These regions provide some of the world’s finest selection of raw material which is available in limited quantities. The unique retannage of Sabrina completes the enrichment of the leather and provides a smooth, tight grain and suppleness of hand. From subtle neutrals to saturated colors, the high quality dyes provide excellent lightfastness and allow a greater saturation and dye enrichment than ordinary upholstery leathers.
ducale leather (X)
Embossed shrunken grain cowhide, medium protective finish, full grain.
cervo leather (Y)
Chromium tanned & aniline dyed. Unique tannage makes gives it the rich luxurious suppleness similar to deer skin. Unique grain texture.
copenhagen leather - Knoll (Y)
Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

Inspired by its namesake city, Copenhagen is a premium select 100 percent vegetable tanned and aniline dyed upholstery leather in a series of subtle but sophisticated colorways. Showcasing the clarity of raw material originating from Scandinavia, all of the natural characteristics of a premium full grain leather are revealed. The unique tannage provides a luxurious drape and suppleness of hand highlighted by the rich aniline dyes. A blend of the finest quality aniline dyes provides excellent light fastness properties for a naked leather.
distressed leather (Y)
Aniline-dyed, paraffin wax final ironing process with a smooth finish, full grain.
marissa leather - Knoll (Y)
Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

Marissa evokes texture and a sumptuously soft surface. The special retannage perfects the hand of this luxurious leather, as well as prepares the material for the full, rich dye penetration. Marissa is dyed twice as the second bath deepens the color and further enriches the leather. The velvet-like face of Marissa is protected by an impregnated soil-resistant treatment, which shields the surface without disturbing the suppleness and drape of this elegant leather.
riva leather - Knoll (Y)
Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

Riva is a premium select, chromium tanned and aniline dyed upholstery leather. The premium select material required to produce Riva originates from Scandinavian countries. Based on the clarity of the raw material, all of the natural characteristics of a premium full grain leather are revealed. The unique tannage provides a luxurious drape and suppleness of hand highlighted by the rich aniline dyes. Advanced technology provides a natural, full grain leather protected with a water and soil resistant treatment.
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