Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
Steel
Florence Knoll "T" Angle Mahogany Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stockton, NJ
A Florence Knoll "T" angle square table with iron frame and mahogany top. The newly finished top is
Iron
$2,150
H 15.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
Florence Knoll T-Angle White Laminate and Black Steel Coffee Table, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll T-angle coffee table. Excellent condition. 2-piece white laminate top with black
Steel
Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The T Angle coffee table is a limited production produced by De Coene for Knoll International. This
Steel
$975
H 16.25 in W 24.375 in D 24.375 in
1960s Florence Knoll T-Angle Square Coffee Table with Faux Walnut Laminate Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Steel
Knoll T Angle Side Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice simple side table with satin black T angled steel frame and with a white Laminate top
Steel
$975
H 16 in W 24 in D 24 in
1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 24 inch End / Side Table w/ Formica Top, Model 304
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll T Angle End Table, Model 304, originally designed in 1952. It features a
Steel
$3,200
H 28 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 34-49 inch Extension Dining Table, Model 310
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll T Angle Extension Dining Table, Model 310, originally designed in 1954
Steel
Florence Knoll T-Angle Marble Top Coffee/ Cocktail Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll International coffee table in white enameled steel and stunning white
Breccia Marble, Steel
1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 24 x 24 inch Side / End Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This
Steel
$2,950
H 28 in W 34 in D 34 in
1963 Florence Knoll "T" Angle Dining Table, Model 309 in White Laminate
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original T Angle dining table, Model 309, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Steel
$2,950
H 28 in W 34.25 in D 34.5 in
1950s Florence Knoll T Angle Square Dining Table with Black Laminate/Formica Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a T Angle dining table, Model 309, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in
Steel
$1,089
H 16.15 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Florence Knoll Coffee / Side Table with Laminate Top And Stainless Steel Base
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Early Florence Knoll T-angle side table, produced by Knoll in 1952. The table has a original white
Stainless Steel
Knoll Early T Angle Extension Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted smaller extension dining table with white Laminate top and satin black angled steel
Steel
$2,370
H 15 in W 80.1 in D 20 in
Early T Angle Onyx Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A very early and rare segmented topped onyx coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
Onyx, Iron
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage 1950s Knoll Black+White T-Angle Petite Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool and uncommon black panel on white paint t-angle iron base. Petite framing and slimmer
Iron
$3,200
H 15.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in
Knoll Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
Steel
Vintage Mid Century T-Angle Coffee Table/Bench by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is an early t-angle coffee table/bench by Florence Knoll. This item has been completely
Steel
Vintage Laminate "T-Angle" Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
square coffee table has been heavily inspired by Florence Knoll's iconic "T-Angle" table by Knoll
Metal
$2,750
H 17 in W 22.5 in D 45 in
1950 Florence Knoll RARE T Angle Coffee Table No. 115 in Black & Walnut Laminate
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare, limited production T Angle coffee table, produced by Knoll
Laminate, Walnut
$2,850
H 15.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century T Angle Walnut Panel coffee table or bench by Florence Knoll. Made if T angle Iron
Iron
$1,936
H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
T Angle Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Early edition T Angle coffee table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. Beautiful condition
Steel
$1,759
H 20.87 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll for
Metal
$1,887
H 14.97 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Early edition T-angle/T-bar coffee table by Florence Knolll for De Coene, 1950s
By De Coene Frères, Florence Knoll
Located in amstelveen, NL
Square T Angle coffee table in marble and black lacquered metal by Florence Knoll. Made by (license
Carrara Marble, Metal
"T Angle" Extension Dining Table - Florence Knoll RARE
By Florence Knoll
Located in SouthPort, CT
Rare "T Angle" extension dining table in white laminate and black enameled steel by Florence Knoll
Early Florence Knoll T Angle Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Long, simple and modern elegance with this 1956 Florence Knoll T Angle design for Knoll. Newly
Upholstery
Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Florence Knoll 'T-Angle' table bench with original black laminate tops. Would serve well and
Steel
Classic Early Florence Knoll T-Angle Tables, Out of Production
By Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early Florence Knoll T-Angle tables, white laminate tops, excellent original condition
Iron
Sold
H 19 in W 30 in D 30 in
Knoll T-Angle Minimal Black & White Table 1952 Mid-Century YEAR-END CLEARANCE
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eternally fresh -- one of my favorite modern table designs --> Florence Knoll's T-angle occasional
Iron
Florence Knoll t-angle iron coffee table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Great Knoll design with segmented walnut top.
Iron
Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Table, circa 1950
By Florence Knoll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
T-angle side table designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll. Metal legs and Formica
Formica
Early Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Table by Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white laminate topped Knoll side table with T-shaped black angle iron legs and frame, model # 308
Florence Knoll T Angle Leather and Walnut 3 Seat Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent KNoll leather 3 seat bench with walnut side table. Bench is made out of black t angle
Sold
H 28 in W 34 in D 34 in
American Mid Century Florence Knoll T-Angle Dining Table for Knoll Associates
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
The T Angle dining table by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates is a sleek and modern addition to
Iron
Florence Knoll T Angle Travertin Table by Knoll 1960s Set of 2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice Travertin coffee tables by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc. The tables were made in
Marble, Aluminum
Sold
H 16 in W 24.38 in D 24 in
Mid Century Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Wood Grain Laminate Top Table Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s, this T angle table with a walnut grain laminate top and
Iron
Florence Knoll Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An earlier Knoll T - Angle coffee table with black iron T angle base which gives it the namesake
Iron, Steel
Sold
H 15.5 in W 80.38 in D 20 in
Florence Knoll Walnut and Steel Extra Long Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extra long coffee table or bench By Florence Knoll, "T
Steel
T-Angle Coffee Table By Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iron base "T" leg table with gorgeous grain wood top. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
T Angle Steel Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early T- Angle satin black metal based coffee table with a white Laminate top . The base has
Steel
Florence Knoll Birch T Angle Architectural Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Birch T angle coffee table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, Inc., circa 1960s
Birch
Sold
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 22.45 in
Model T Angle Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century Model T coffee table by Florence Knoll for Knoll international. White lacquered metal
Metal
Winsor White Rosewood coffee/ end table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
mahogany base which reminds us of Florence Knoll's t-angle iron design with its strong architectural
Rosewood, Mahogany
Knoll Coffee Table / Bench T Angled Framed in Walnut
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
squares , this well made piece is from the T - Angle Series designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured
Walnut
Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
in it's given name T Angle table . This hard to source form was designed by Florence Knoll in the
Steel
Walnut T-angle bench by Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut T-angle table/bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
Pair of Florence Knoll End Tables for Knoll Associate, Inc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Florence Knoll square end tables for Knoll with T angle bar metal frame painted black, and
Marble Florence Knoll T-Angle Cocktail Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Simplicity at its finest. The T-Angle coffee table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Paired
Marble, Steel
Pair of Early Florence Knoll T - Angle Steel Tables
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of early all original 1950's Florence Knoll architecturally Minimalist designed T - Angle
Steel
Sold
H 16.25 in W 45 in D 21.75 in
Rare Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table in Birch; Knoll International c. 1960's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
testament to iconic design brought to life by the visionary Florence Knoll and presented by Knoll
Metal
Florence Knoll Large T-Angle Bench in Teak
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, T-angle bench, teak and metal, United States, 1950s Large early
Teak
T-Angle Side Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Table with black painted steel frame and laminate top. Made by Knoll.
Metal
1952 Florence Knoll Architects T-Angle Side Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Designed by Florence Knoll specifically to appeal to architects, this side or end table is
Steel
Sold
H 16 in W 24 in D 24 in
Florence Knoll Marble Top T-Angle Side Table for Knoll Associates, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to furnish the new interiors of postwar America, this Florence Knoll End Table, is a
Carrara Marble, Steel
Sold
H 17.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
Early Production T-Angle Walnut / Iron / Leather Bench, Table by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production T-angle walnut / iron / leather bench, table by Florence Knoll. Beautifully
Iron
Sold
H 15.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in
Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (A)
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
Steel
Florence Knoll T-Angel Side Tables, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful pair of T-angle side tables designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. These feature the
Steel
Florence Knoll 'T' Angle Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Fine early example of Florence Knoll's 'T' angle bench with segmented walnut top and blackened
Steel
Early Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early minimalist Florence Knoll T-Angle coffee table in white. Top is finished in its original
Steel
Pair of Florence Knoll T-Angle Rosewood and Chrome Side Tables
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pristine pair of Florence Knoll t-Angle side tables. Bright chrome base with rosewood top
Chrome
Florence Knoll T-Angle Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Four section bench with white epoxy finished t-angle steel legs and rosewood stained walnut top
Florence Knoll "T" Angle Extension Table, Knoll 1954.
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"T" Angle Extension Table designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 for Knoll. Steel "T" angle base with
Steel
Florence Knoll T-Angle Flat Bench. Knoll 1950s.
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Florence Knoll birch bench with iron base. Can also serve as a coffee table.
Iron
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench. Knoll 1050
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Florence Knoll walnut bench with steel base. Would also serve as a coffee table.
Early Florence Knoll T-Angle Slat Bench/Table 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare early design t-angle slat bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll, c.1950s. This can be used as a
Steel
Florence Knoll "T" Angle Walnut Bench or Coffe Table Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"T" angle bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, walnut.
Steel
Early Florence Knoll T- Angle Coffee Table. 1950 Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful early blank on black version of Florence Knoll's classic T-Angel coffee table.
Iron
A pair of Knoll "T-Angle" low tables c.1950's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This Knoll classic is no longer in production. This pair feature more sophisticated lacquered black
T-Angle Coffee Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Rectangular table with black enamel painted black steel frame and rosewood top. Made by Knoll.
Florence Knoll Coffee Table Rosewood T-Angle Iron, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful and very classical Knoll coffee table, model T-Angle Iron designed in 1956 by Florence
Steel
Pair of T-Angle Side Tables by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of side tables with white enamel painted flat metal frame and rosewood top. Made by Knoll
Florence Knoll Marble T-Angle Coffee Table for Knoll Associates, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"T-Angle” steel base marble coffee table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, circa
Steel
Early T Angle Coffee Table by Florence Knoll 1950
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
T Angle coffee table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. In the earliest versions of this
Pair of T-Angle Side Tables by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of side tables with white enamel painted flat metal frame, and rosewood top. Made by Knoll
"T Angle" Bench - Florence Knoll
Located in SouthPort, CT
"T Angle" bench/table in walnut and original white lacquered steel by Florence Knoll, Knoll Assoc
Early Trio of T-Angle Coffee Tables by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A set of three T-Angle coffee tables, models 579-070 and 579-071, by Florence Knoll with black
Metal
Handmade Rustic Meets Industrial T-Angle Bench, Wood and Steel
By Florence Knoll
Located in Alhambra, CA
quality construction "T-angle" style bench. Modern angles with a natural, rustic quality.
Steel
Pair of Very Early Florence Knoll T-Angle Side Tables
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very early pair of “T-Angle” steel and laminate square tables by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Steel
Sold
H 28 in W 34 in D 34 in
Midcentury Florence Knoll T Angle Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf Black & White
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Framingham, MA
Seldom seen T Angle dining table with butterfly leaf by Florence Knoll, circa early 1960's. Black
Iron
Pair of T-Angle Side Tables by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of side tables with black enamel painted flat metal frame and rosewood top. Made by Knoll
Florence Knoll T-Angle Dining Table for Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The T Angle dining table by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates is a sleek and modern addition to
Iron
$495
H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
Steel
$3,569
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ingo Maurer Tricena perspex pendant light for for Design M, 1968
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pendant lamp 'Tricena I' designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1968 for Design M, Munich, Germany. This lighting fixture has been executed with a white, translucent plastic canopy, chrom...
Chrome
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Brass, Nickel
$495
H 15.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Modernist Mid-Century Black Wire Frame Coffee Table with Square Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern square coffee table with glass top and black powder coated bent tubular metal frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Shown...
Wire
$1,150 / item
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Contemporary Checker Patterned Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Black and White
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$540 / item
H 1.78 in W 15.95 in D 22.84 in
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...
Leather
$2,799 / item
H 29 in W 36 in D 72 in
Ebonized Wood All-Black MiMi Dining Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi dining table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that capture light. This mo...
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Paul McCobb designed "Irwin" Collection dresser made by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. Robust walnut construction conceals eight large pull-out drawers behind a pair of ...
Stone, Marble, Brass
$8,950
H 19.5 in W 62.75 in D 24.75 in
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
By Michel Zadounaïsky, Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet, Edgar Brandt
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Attributed To Gilbert Poillerat. Chic large French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron bench professionally upholstered in plush long hair gray-brow...
Wrought Iron
$43,561Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in amstelveen, NL
2011 Jean Prouvé by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table with matching standard chairs. This limited edition table was only produced in this version for one year in 2011. Other...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian midcentury teak table attributed to Paolo Buffa 1950, is an example of pure Italian design on the period. The round top is completely in rosewood with spectacular colour...
Brass
Rare Russel Wright American Modern bookshelf for Conant Ball
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Rare Bookshelf from the American Modern series. Designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Maple Constr...
Maple
STRIND Coffee Table By Ehlen Johansson For IKEA 1980s in opaline glass
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
IKEA Strind Coffee Table In Opaline Glass By Ehlen Johansson 1980s
Aluminum
$2,995 / set
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Jens Risom Set 4 Teak Dining Chairs 1960 Reupholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish set of four Jens Risom (1916-2016) Danish Mid Century Modern teal dining chairs, circa 1960. The chairs have just been professionally reupholstered in a very high qual...
Upholstery, Teak
$20,328
H 9.45 in W 102.37 in D 27.56 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
Metal
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.
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .