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Florence Knoll Executive Desk

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Small Executive Desk, model 502B-BWM, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Executive partner desk in rosewood by Florence Knoll, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Florence Knoll’s Executive Partner Desk, designed in 1961, is a hallmark of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original double pedestal desk, model 1503, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1956
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Steel

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Oval Executive Desk & Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Stafford, TX
Versatile table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

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Florence Knoll Executive Desk for Knoll International
By Wohnbedarf, Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Zurich, CH
Beautiful teak desk designed by Florence Knoll.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Knoll International Executive Desk S 872 Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Writing desk by Florence Knoll model 872 Steel frame chromed, top wood lacquered white with two
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Mid-20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Executive desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1960s. Large-scale with a clean
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Impressive Florence Knoll Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Big chromed base with oak top. Wonderful grain. Can also be used as conference or dining table. Early base with high adjustable ends.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Impressive Florence Knoll Executive Desk
Impressive Florence Knoll Executive Desk
H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 35.83 in
Florence Knoll oval ebonized mahogany executive desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval ebonized mahogany Florence Knoll executive desk from the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Desks

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Mahogany

Rosewood Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rosewood executive partners desk by Florence Knoll. Manufactured by Knoll. Highly figured rosewood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Florence Knoll Style Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s steel base with mahogany top executive desk in the style of Florence Knoll. The base
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Extraordinary executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961. Chrome-plated steel base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence knoll walnut desk with square tube frame. Newly refinished and ready to go! Ample work
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage executive desk designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Executive Walnut and Chrome Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: by Florence Knoll Manufacturer: Knoll Inc. Country of origin: United States Date of
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Executive Desk, designed by Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960's. Large scale with a clean
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern executive desk, designed by Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s. Large scale with a clean
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Walnut Model-1503 Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Mahogany and Chrome Executive's Desk Attributed to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous mahogany and chrome desk attributed to Florence Knoll. Newly restored finish. Refinished
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk with Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence knoll walnut executive desk with laminate top. Item features chrome frame, white laminate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Knoll International Executive / Partner's Writing Desk, by F. Knoll, 1961
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive Desk or Partner's Desk, designed 1961 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll, Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll, Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Florence Knoll Partners Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Florence Knoll partners executive desk,manufactered by Knoll. Four drawers total, two on
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Florence Knoll partners rosewood, chrome executive desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great partners desk by Florence Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Pollock Executive Office Armchairs, 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Knoll International, circa 1973. With original tags. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Pollock Executive Office Armchairs, 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Knoll International, circa 1973. With original tags. In very good vintage condition, missing a button on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

1960s Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
1960s walnut and chrome executive desk in the style of Florence Knoll. Nice walnut grain and color
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Vintage Executive Desk or Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Brazilian Rosewood Elliptical Oval Executive Table Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Florence knoll oval dining table or desk in Brazilian rosewood on polished steel pedestal and four
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Teak Executive Desk or Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence knoll highly figured rosewood veneer desk with two pull-out drawers. Chrome-plated base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Executive Desk
Florence Knoll Executive Desk
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 37.75 in
Florence Knoll Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well designed desk by Florence Knoll with satin black panels and drawer fronts a medium toned
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Florence Knoll Executive Desk
Florence Knoll Executive Desk
H 29 in W 76.13 in D 36.25 in
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut w/ Chromed-Steel X-Base Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Executive Desk, Model 2485, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Executive Walnut Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut desk designed by Florence Knoll. Very simple and clean with the linear black-painted metal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Florence Knoll Executive Walnut Desk
Florence Knoll Executive Walnut Desk
H 29.25 in W 66 in D 32 in
Vintage Florence Knoll Executive Double Pedestal Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage walnut and chrome double pedestal executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1960s Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Original vintage Mid-Century Modern executive desk for sale. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage executive desk designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Teak Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage teak executive desk designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut and Cane Executive Desk, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expansive executive desk by Florence Knoll. This unique example is fabricated from walnut with an
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Walnut

Vintage Florence Knoll Stained Oak Partners Executive Desk Fully Restored
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning! Restored vintage stained oak (rosewood tone) Executive Desk designed by architect and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Florence KNOLL Executive Partners DESK Rosewood w/ Chrome Legs Refined Classic
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Florence Knoll Rosewood Partners Desk Chrome Plated Legs Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Executive Single Pedestal Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Knoll International, this desk by Florence Knoll features an all chrome frame with single pedestal and a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Model 1500 Series Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Impressive 1960s vintage executive desk by Knoll Associates Inc. This is a model 1500 Series desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Stainless Steel

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
for the right hand return. One of 2 desks from Knoll we have (one right handed, the other left handed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
H 29.75 in W 66 in D 64 in
Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
for the Left Hand Return. One of 2 desks from Knoll we have (one right handed, the other left handed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
H 29.75 in W 66 in D 64 in
Mid-Century Modern Monumental Rosewood Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large bookmatched 7 foot rosewood executive desk in the manner of Florence Knoll,, Five inch thick
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Florence Knoll Pollock Executive Office Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
upholstery, by Knoll International, circa 1973. With original tags. In very good vintage condition. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Midcentury Pollock Executive Lounge Chair / Knoll, Leather and Chrome
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offering these classic Pollock Executive Chairs in its original black leather, black steel frame
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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Executive Desk or Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing vintage table was designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal, Steel

Midcentury Large Executive Desk or Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Oval Executive Desk & Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is an elegant and rare 8ft example of Florence Knoll's oval table desk from her 1961 Executive
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Massive Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk in Walnut, Refinished
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
Massive 96" long executive desk designed by Jens Risom in the, 1960s. This desk came from the now
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Naugahyde, Wood, Walnut

Danish Style Mid-Century Modern Curved Executive Desk after Jens Risom
By Jens Risom, George Nelson, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nelson, Jens Risom, Florence Knoll.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Florence Knoll Executive Desk and Return for Knoll circa 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome Executive Desk designed by Florence Knoll, circa 1960's. Laminate surface features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Florence Knoll Rosewood Executive Table Desk for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Partner's desk in rosewood, purchased in early 1970s. Box top with two small drawers on each side
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Large Executive Desk Designed by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1952. Solid walnut top with steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Exquisite Florence Knoll and George Nakashima Executive Desk
By George Nakashima, Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare solid walnut and steel single-drawer executive desk designed by Florence Knoll and George
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brussels , BE
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Florence Knoll #1508 Executive Desk with Drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Florence Knoll Desk, with one drawer, walnut top on steel frame
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Taupe Leather Executive Desk/Office Armchair on Wheels by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
This vintage executive chair is on wheels. Leather is new.
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20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères
Located in Ghent, BE
A beautiful and fully-restored Florence Knoll partners desk and/or executive desk in rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Large Executive Desk with Brass Frame by Florence Knoll
Located in Maastricht, NL
A large executive desk in walnut on a brass frame. The desk has two drawers on each side and a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro Mauser-Programm" by Mauser-Werke Waldeck, Germany, c. 1960
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed b...
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André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
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1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser Cabinet with Marble Top
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This is a Three-Drawer Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This example dates to the 1960s and features a rich Brazilian rosewood veneer. The wooden ...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers

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Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
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By Florence Knoll, Knoll
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Florence Knoll Executive Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic florence knoll executive desk available at 1stDibs. Each florence knoll executive desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect florence knoll executive desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A florence knoll executive desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made florence knoll executive desk over the years, but those crafted by Florence Knoll, Knoll and De Coene Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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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.