Modern executive chair POLLOCK

leatherpolypropylenealuminum

Overview
Charles Pollock’s Executive Chair features what he described as “rim technology” — the use of a single aluminium band around the chair’s perimeter to hold the design together, structurally and visually. The design was developed in the 1960s and continues to be a classic KnollStudio piece, scaled for comfort and noted for its timeless elegance.

Features

• Rim technology: single aluminium band around the chair perimeter providing structural integrity and visual definition.
• Aluminium rim also acts as a protective bumper that resists rust, tarnish and fading.
• Classic KnollStudio piece, scaled for comfort and enduring visual appeal.

Construction

• Outer shell: integrally coloured black textured polypropylene.
• Frame: extruded aluminium with polished chrome or black anodised finish.
• Steel support plate welded to the frame spans the width of the seat cushion.
• Upholstery: multi-density urethane foam with button tufting detail.
• Arms: seamless black phenolic plastic.

Finishes

• Pollock: Black Volo leather.
• Frame finishes available: polished chrome or black anodised aluminium.

Dimensions

• Overall dimensions: 78–87 cm high; 66 cm wide; 70 cm deep.
• Seat height: 47–55 cm.
• Arm height from floor: 65–73 cm.

Product Story
Charles Pollock conceived the chair from the idea of a single line and the edge as a defining element. His concept used an aluminium extrusion outlining the chair as the central structural and design element. Slots in the aluminium rim secured the upholstery and back shell; the back became rigid only once fitted into the rim. The rim provides both structure and a visual guard around the chair’s edge.

Designer
Designed by Charles Pollock. After graduating from Pratt Institute and working with George Nelson, Pollock developed early pieces including the 657 Lounge (1961). He later conceived the 1250 series executive collection (introduced 1965), using the aluminium rim as the main structural and aesthetic feature; the Pollock Executive Chair remains a Knoll classic.

Technical specifications

• Marque: Knoll
• Designer: Charles Pollock (designed 1963; executive collection introduced 1965)
• Key technology: "rim technology" — extruded aluminium rim outlining and supporting the chair
• Outer shell: integrally coloured black textured polypropylene
• Frame: extruded aluminium (polished chrome or black anodised finish)
• Support: steel support plate welded to frame under seat cushion
• Padding: multi-density urethane foam; button tufting detail
• Arms: seamless black phenolic plastic
• Upholstery: Black Volo leather
• Main dimensions: 78–87 cm H x 66 cm W x 70 cm D; seat height 47–55 cm; arm height 65–73 cm
• Typology: executive / office seating