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Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll
Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll

Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll

$6,930

H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 85.04 in

Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in MADRID, ES

Sofa model ’67C’ designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll International. Chromed steel frame and original fabric. Germany, 1950s. Length: 216cm Width: 65cm Height: 83cm ...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black wooden sideboard with metal legs and marble top, featuring 4 doors and 8 height-adjustable shelves. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered in canvas with leather handles. Adjustable intermediate boards. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2
Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2

Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2

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H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2

By Florence Knoll

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Florence Marguerite Knoll Basset was one of the most renowned American designers and architects of the 20th century. In 1954 she designed the model 31 armchair, which has developed i...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Florence Knoll Sessel Modell 65a Knoll Intenational
Original Florence Knoll Sessel Modell 65a Knoll Intenational

Original Florence Knoll Sessel Modell 65a Knoll Intenational

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Sessel von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York
Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York

Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic modernist architectural design white laminate round top solid polished steel "x" base, retains early Knoll label. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of coffee tables-ends of sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960
Pair of coffee tables-ends of sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960

Pair of coffee tables-ends of sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Width: 60 cm (23.6 inches) Depth: 60 cm (23.6 inches) Height: 42.5 cm (16.7 inches) Biography : Florence Knoll, United States (1917-2019) Florence Knoll Bassett (born Florence Marg...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970
Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Large three-seater sofa, chrome steel frame, new foam padding for the upholstered seat and back cushions, new off-white rustic wool cover. Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. Lenght:...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of black marble lamps with sliding shade by F.Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960
Pair of black marble lamps with sliding shade by F.Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960

Pair of black marble lamps with sliding shade by F.Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

Overall height: 78 cm (30.7 inches) Lamp base height: 30 cm (11.8 inches) Lampshade diameter: 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) Lamp base diameter: 12 cm (4.72 inches) Biography: Florence Knoll...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Steel, Chrome

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Executive Cabinet with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., 1960s
Executive Cabinet with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., 1960s

Executive Cabinet with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., 1960s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

Designer - Florence Knoll Bassett Producer - Knoll Model - Executive Cabinet Design Period - Sixties Measurements - Width 95 cm x Depth 45 cm x Height 65 cm Materials - Marble, Ste...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Credenza, 1961
Vintage Florence Knoll Credenza, 1961

Vintage Florence Knoll Credenza, 1961

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H 25.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in

Vintage Florence Knoll Credenza, 1961

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

While a student on the campus of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Florence Knoll Bassett became a protegée of Eero Saarinen.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Custom 666 Side Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, 1946
Set of 4 Custom 666 Side Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, 1946

Set of 4 Custom 666 Side Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates, 1946

By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

These chairs are dated between 1946 and 1951, when Florence Knoll Bassett was first actively working at Knoll.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960

Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 19.69 in

Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Wilnis, UT

The sizes for the chair are W. 79 x D. 50 x H. 77 (SH. 41) cm The sizes for the sofa are W. 158 x D. 48 x H. 75 (SH. 38) cm The set remains in very good condition with minor wear...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s
Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s

Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s

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H 26 in W 75 in D 18 in

Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Florence Knoll marble & teak Credenza USA 1970s Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Teak & Marble Credenza for Knoll International, USA circa 1970s, original marble topp...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall-mounted sideboard with two sliding doors lined with fabric and leather handles by Florence Knoll. It contains four height-adjustable shelves. Stamped Knoll on the underside. Wea...

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered with canvas with leather handles and metal feet by Florence Knoll. It contains 2 height-adjustable shelves on one side and 2 shelves and...

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered with canvas with leather handles and metal feet by Florence Knoll. It contains 1 height-adjustable shelf on one side and 1 shelf and a d...

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden sideboard with 4 doors. Foot in metal. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

sideboard in wood and with metal legs. The door handles are in leather. It has 2 sliding doors, each containing two shelves. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden sideboard with 5 drawers and metal legs. Wear due to time and age.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard with two doors, each containing a shelf. Elm wood cord. Wear due to time and age of the object.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard made of wood, fabric, glass and metal legs. The handles of the doors are in leather. It has 2 sliding doors with one containing a drawer. There are 3 hinged doors, one cont...

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard in wood-marble and metal. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard. The key does not work. Stamped under the shelf (see photo).

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll, 1960s
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll, 1960s

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden sideboard with metal legs and marble top with 4 doors that can be locked with a key. Wear due to time and age For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard made of wood, fabric, glass and metal legs. The handles of the doors are in leather. It has 2 sliding doors with one containing a drawer. There are 3 hinged doors, one cont...

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard 541 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard 541 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard 541 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden sideboard with 4 doors containing 2 drawers, 2 shelves and a large shelf by Florence Knoll. The handles are in metal. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Elm wood stringcourse, stamped Knoll International. Small wear see photo. Wear due to time and age of the object.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black sideboard, Carrara marble shelf divided in 2 along the length. Metal structure for fixing the furniture to the wall provided. Wear due to time and age of the furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

The sideboard has 4 doors and glass shelves and 2 drawers inside. Wear and tear due to time and age of the cabinet.   

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

The sideboard has 4 doors, a key and a glass shelf in between. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered in elm wood cord with leather handles and metal leg. It contains 2 adjustable height boards and a drawer. Wear and tear due to time and a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1960s, set of 2
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1960s, set of 2

Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1960s, set of 2

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 2 wooden sideboards with metal legs and 4 drawers. Wear due to time and age.

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in New Windsor, NY

Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Table, circa 1950
Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Table, circa 1950

Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Table, circa 1950

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H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Table, circa 1950

By Florence Knoll

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Florence Knoll Bassett is an American architect and furniture designer who studied under Mies van der Rohe a...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica

Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for KnollStudio, USA, circa 1970
Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for KnollStudio, USA, circa 1970

Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for KnollStudio, USA, circa 1970

By Florence Knoll

Located in PARIS, FR

Biography : Florence Knoll Bassett (1917-2019) is an American architect, designer and entrepreneur.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll seagrass two door credenza cabinet for Knoll international 1960's
Florence Knoll seagrass two door credenza cabinet for Knoll international 1960's

Florence Knoll seagrass two door credenza cabinet for Knoll international 1960's

By Florence Knoll

Located in London, GB

Dimensions: Length: 91 cm Depth: 45 cm Height: 66.5 cm About the designer: Florence Knoll Bassett (1917–2019) was a pioneering American architect and designer who made signific...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Seagrass, Teak

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Marble Top Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Marble Top Credenza Sideboard Cabinet

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Marble Top Credenza Sideboard Cabinet

By Florence Knoll

Located in Dayton, OH

The lock along the top can be used to lock the cabinet portion. Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett (May 24, 1917 – January 25, 2019) was an American architect, interior designer, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Pair of 1st edition easy chairs 25 BC by Florence Knoll in velvet, 1950s
Pair of 1st edition easy chairs 25 BC by Florence Knoll in velvet, 1950s

Pair of 1st edition easy chairs 25 BC by Florence Knoll in velvet, 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in The Hague, NL

Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Steven and Linda Rouland, A Schiffer Design Book, p.70 Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett was an American architect, interior designer, furnit...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two-seater sofa, Florence Knoll Bassett, Knoll International, 1954
Two-seater sofa, Florence Knoll Bassett, Knoll International, 1954

Two-seater sofa, Florence Knoll Bassett, Knoll International, 1954

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Torino, IT

Two-seater sofa, Florence Knoll Bassett, Knoll International, 1954

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silver Plate

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

The sideboard has 4 doors and 2 shelves inside. Wear and tear due to time and age of the cabinet.   

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Model 32 Sofa, 1954
Florence Knoll Model 32 Sofa, 1954

Florence Knoll Model 32 Sofa, 1954

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H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 26.38 in

Florence Knoll Model 32 Sofa, 1954

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

This rare model 32 sofa is in used condition but still original. Designer: Florence Knoll Bassett Manufacturer: Knoll Inc.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Two-Seat Bench in Ivory Leather-Like New
Florence Knoll Two-Seat Bench in Ivory Leather-Like New

Florence Knoll Two-Seat Bench in Ivory Leather-Like New

By Florence Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Creator designed by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Date of manufacture: circa 2017.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Mid Century Modern Rosewood Marble Top Console Credenza Cabinet
Florence Knoll Mid Century Modern Rosewood Marble Top Console Credenza Cabinet

Florence Knoll Mid Century Modern Rosewood Marble Top Console Credenza Cabinet

By Florence Knoll

Located in Dayton, OH

Features five drawers with a locking mechanism for the left half. Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett (May 24, 1917 – January 25, 2019) was an American architect, interior designer,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Chaise Longue by Knoll
Chaise Longue by Knoll

Chaise Longue by Knoll

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H 29.14 in W 72.05 in D 27.56 in

Chaise Longue by Knoll

Located in London, London

Chrome and Eco Leather Chaise Longue for Knoll with original label. Florence Knoll Bassett (born Saginaw, Michigan as Florence Schust, 24 May 1917) is an American architect and fu...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s
Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s

Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Nightstand designed by Florence Knoll Bassett and produced by Knoll International in Germany in the 1950’s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Sofa
Florence Knoll Sofa

Florence Knoll Sofa

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H 30 in W 90 in D 31 in

Florence Knoll Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Newly revitalized sofa designed by Florence Knoll Bassett (1917- ), reupholstered in Knoll Fabric (Sonnet), along with the leg base being rechromed and polished.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Acqua Leather Bench
Florence Knoll Acqua Leather Bench

Florence Knoll Acqua Leather Bench

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H 17 in W 20 in D 60 in

Florence Knoll Acqua Leather Bench

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Designed by Florence Knoll Bassett. Exposed chrome-plated steel frame base, upholstered in acqua leather from a Spanish main.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sideboard with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
Sideboard with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s

Sideboard with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

Designer - Florence Knoll Bassett Producer - Knoll Model - Executive Sideboard Design Period - Sixties Measurements - Width 190 cm x Depth 45 cm x Height 65 cm Materials - Marble, S...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs For Knoll International, 1970’s
Pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs For Knoll International, 1970’s

Pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs For Knoll International, 1970’s

By Florence Knoll

Located in PÉZENAS, FR

Wonderful pair of lounge armchairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll international You can see in pictures the first brun textile , and now in chocolate leather recover The model is real...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Teak Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International
Florence Knoll Teak Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International

Florence Knoll Teak Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Florence Knoll Bassett was an American architect and designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Teak

Florence Knoll Teak Wall Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International
Florence Knoll Teak Wall Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International

Florence Knoll Teak Wall Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Florence Knoll Bassett was an American architect and designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Walnut

Florence Knoll Rosewood Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International + Cites
Florence Knoll Rosewood Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International + Cites

Florence Knoll Rosewood Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International + Cites

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit. Florence Knoll Bassett was an American architect and designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Teak

Florence Knoll Rosewood Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International + Cites
Florence Knoll Rosewood Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International + Cites

Florence Knoll Rosewood Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International + Cites

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit. Florence Knoll Bassett was an American architect and designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Teak

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1960
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1960

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1960

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Wilnis, UT

In great condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American architect and furniture de...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Florence Knoll 25 BC Sofa for Knoll International, USA, 1950
Florence Knoll 25 BC Sofa for Knoll International, USA, 1950

Florence Knoll 25 BC Sofa for Knoll International, USA, 1950

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Wilnis, UT

The sofa remains in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American archite...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Coffee Table, USA, 1950
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Coffee Table, USA, 1950

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Coffee Table, USA, 1950

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H 15.36 in W 42.13 in D 42.13 in

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Coffee Table, USA, 1950

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Wilnis, UT

The table remains in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American arch...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Model 31 Easy Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., circa 1960
Set of Two Model 31 Easy Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., circa 1960

Set of Two Model 31 Easy Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int., circa 1960

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In great 100% original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American architect an...

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Florence Knoll Marble & Rosewood Credenza, Circa 1950s
Florence Knoll Marble & Rosewood Credenza, Circa 1950s

Florence Knoll Marble & Rosewood Credenza, Circa 1950s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Zürich' label to interior, two original working keys, a truly stunning piece of original Florence Knoll furniture at its very best, reserve now CITES certificate number 595970/01 ...

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Florence Knoll Marble & Rosewood Credenza, Circa 1950s
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Florence Knoll Model 116 Walnut & Seagrass Credenza, USA, 1948
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By Florence Knoll

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

About the creator: Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett (née Schust; May 24, 1917 – January 25, 2019) was an American architect, interior designer, furniture designer, and entrepreneur...

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While a student on the campus of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Florence Knoll Bassett became a protegée of Eero Saarinen.

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full page and double page layouts of work by Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Florence Knoll Bassett, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Hans Wegner, Don Albinson, Sebastian Matta, Kazuh...

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1960s Florence Knoll Credenza an Authentic Mid-Century Modern Classic - SALE!!
1960s Florence Knoll Credenza an Authentic Mid-Century Modern Classic - SALE!!

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Florence Knoll Bassett For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal florence knoll bassett for your home. A florence knoll bassett — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a florence knoll bassett — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A florence knoll bassett, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made florence knoll bassett has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florence Knoll and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Florence Knoll Bassett?

Prices for a florence knoll bassett start at $1,075 and top out at $10,209 with the average selling for $5,230.

Florence Knoll for sale on 1stDibs

Architect, furniture designer, interior designer, entrepreneur — Florence Knoll had a subtle but profound influence on the course of mid-century American modernism. Dedicated to functionality and organization, and never flamboyant, Knoll shaped the ethos of the postwar business world with her skillfully realized office plans and polished, efficient designs for sofas, credenzas, desks and other furnishings.

Knoll had perhaps the most thorough design education of any of her peers. Florence Schust was orphaned at age 12, and her guardian sent her to Kingswood, a girl’s boarding school that is part of the Cranbrook Educational Community in suburban Detroit. Her interest in design brought her to the attention of Eliel Saarinen, the Finnish architect and head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Saarinen and his wife took the talented child under their wing, and she became close to their son, the future architect Eero Saarinen. While a student at the academy, Florence befriended artist-designer Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames. Later, she studied under three of the Bauhaus masters who emigrated to the United States. She worked as an apprentice in the Boston architectural offices of Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe taught her at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

In 1941, she met Hans Knoll, whose eponymous furniture company was just getting off the ground. They married in 1946, and her design sense and his business skills soon made Knoll Inc. a leading firm in its field. Florence signed up the younger Saarinen as a designer, and would develop pieces by Bertoia, Mies and the artist Isamu Noguchi.

Florence Knoll's main work came as head of the Knoll Planning Group, designing custom office interiors for clients such as IBM and CBS. The furniture she created for these spaces reflects her Bauhaus training: the pieces are pure functional design, exactingly built; their only ornament from the materials, such as wood and marble. Her innovations — the oval conference table, for example, conceived as a way to ensure clear sightlines among all seated at a meeting — were always in the service of practicality.

Since her retirement in 1965, Knoll received the National Medal of Arts, among other awards; in 2004 the Philadelphia Museum of Art mounted the exhibition “Florence Knoll: Defining Modern” — well deserved accolades for a strong, successful design and business pioneer. As demonstrated on these pages, the simplicity of Knoll’s furniture is her work’s great virtue: they fit into any interior design scheme.

Find vintage Florence Knoll sofas, benches, armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.