Florence Knoll Furniture
American, 1917-2019
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.
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Creator: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Rosewood Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll rosewood dining table or desk, highly figured rosewood veneer top with beveled edge detail. Solid steel brushed chr...
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Two Exotic Stone Top Florence Knoll Side Tables One Chrome One Satin Finish Base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two separate tables. Designed in the International style by Florence Knoll for Knoll international. Identical size frames one is in bright chrome finish the other is satin finish. Bo...
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Rare Midcentury Ottoman or Stool for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful and seldom seen ottoman, bench or stool by Vincent Cafiero for knoll. Featuring a tufted seat in newly recovered Spinneybeck leather. Having ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Black Marble Console Table or Hall Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple classic designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This piece features a stainless steel base with black marble slab top.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table, 'Black Top'
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This classic steel T-Bar coffee table was designed by Florence Knoll in approximately 1952. It still retains its original Knoll Bowtie Label, confirming that it is part of an early K...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Square Walnut Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s, this simple coffee table has four square legs of chromed steel. The square tabletop sits flush with the frame and is made of a walnut veneer....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Grey Tuxedo Lounge Chair
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A rare, original “Florence Knoll” lounge chair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile woven-wool fabric, and with polished chrome framew...
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2010s American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early Florence Knoll Teak Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to furnish the new interiors of postwar America, this table is a scaled-down translation of the lines, gestures and materials of modern architecture. Consistent with all of ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Florence Knoll designed these slipper chairs in 1956 as part of a seating group that joined comfort with a clean-lined modernism. The chromed steel frames are canted at back and the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Restored Vintage Florence Knoll Oval Top Rosewood Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Mid-Century Modern vintage Florence Knoll oval top dining table / conference or desk in rare book matched rosewood veneer on chrome star...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Credenza with Rojo Marble Top
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Knoll credenza with Rojo marble top
Two hinged doors with magnetic catches
Two cabinets, each cabinet has 2 removable, adjustabl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in New Haven, CT
This Table was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1961.
The top is veneered in book matched oak and hand painted by Alexander Westerhoff i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Florence Knoll Side Table, Oak Top on Chrome Legs, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Florence Knoll side table, oak top on chrome legs, USA, 1970s. Rare oak top.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll Side Tables
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early brushed steel tables with ebonized wood tops. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
Category
1950s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Chrome Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Florence Knoll 30" chrome coffee table
The Florence Knoll table has a spare, geometric presence that reflects the rational design approach Florence Knoll learned from Mies van der...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Wall-Mounted Cabinet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Knoll leather tab storage case, can hang on wall or sit on bench.
Walnut, with original faux laminate top.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Early Production Florence Knoll for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs on maple legs. Early 1950s production. Recently covered in a Knoll Pullman chenille style textile .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Maple
Florence Knoll Maple Credenza with Leather Pulls and Oak Drawers Early 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare credenza in maple by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This classic modern icon is absolutely amazing and was constructed with a beautiful maple, oak drawers, na...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
off White Leather and Stainless Steel Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Off white leather and brush stainless steel parallel bar sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
This came out of the Australian embassy and retains their label.
This was reupholstered about 10 years ago.
Was used only in winter home...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wall-Mounted Rosewood Cabinets by Florence Knoll, Excellent Condition, Pair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two rosewood wall mount storage cabinets or credenzas designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Early production in Brazilian rosewood with whit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Wood
Mid Century Rosewood Conference Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Forma Brazil
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage dining or conference table in Brazilian rosewood designed by Florence Knoll. This piece features a boat shaped tabletop supported by a rectangular steel base finished in poli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stylish Modern Sliding Door Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century cabinet features spacious sliding door storage and sleek modern design. Iconic design by Florence Knoll, this spacious console cabinet is ideal for use as a television stand, office storage, or for dining room use. Steel legs, unique handles, and cloth covered doors add to the appeal of this vintage Knoll cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Teak
Florence Knoll Armchair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll armchair on a gold tone steel frame. Upholstered in a cream color linen with removable cushions.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Long Sofa w/ Table Chrome Frame, 1960's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Florence Knoll long sofa w/ table chrome frame, 1960's. Upholstered 2010 in Knoll fabric. Note photos for fabric color, pattern and condition. Purchased 1966, Royal Oak, MI. Walnut t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Knoll 65 1950s Chrome Lounge Chair with Daniel Cooper Fabric
By Florence Knoll
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Knoll 65 lounge chair with new upholstered Daniel Cooper fabric. While the form of the chair is rare, so is the fabric. Enjoy!
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 legs and frame.
Bears the original Knoll label, circa 1960s.
Measures: 15 1/2...
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1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of off White Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1950’s off white leather with parallel bar stainless steel legs lounge chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
This came out o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic midcentury walnut and chrome Florence Knoll desk features richly grained walnut top chromed steel frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll label.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Clean Lined Walnut and Iron Tables or Nightstands by Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined "T Angle" model walnut mid century tables or night stands, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, American, circa 1950s. Early ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric.
Florence Knoll was a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern look and feel of America’s postwar corporate office with sleek furniture, artistic textiles and an uncluttered, free-flowing workplace environment.
To connoisseurs of Modernism, the mid-20th century designs of Florence Knoll, were — and still are — the essence of the genre’s clean, functional forms. Transcending design fads, they are still influential, still contemporary, still common in offices, homes and public spaces, still found in dealers’ showrooms and represented in museum collections.
Ms. Knoll learned her art at the side of Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saarinen, the Finnish architect and teacher and the father of the architect Eero Saarinen. And she worked with the renowned Bauhaus architects Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. Throughout her career, influenced by the German Bauhaus school of design, she promoted the Modernist merger of architecture, art and utility in her furnishings and interiors, especially — although not exclusively — for offices.
In the 1940s, she married and became a business partner of the German-born furniture maker Hans Knoll, and over 20 years she was instrumental in building Knoll Associates into the largest and most prestigious high-end design firm of its kind, with 35 showrooms in the United States and around the world.
While her husband handled business affairs, Ms. Knoll was the design force of Knoll Associates. It grew to become the leading innovator of modern interiors and furnishings in the 1950s and ’60s, transforming the CBS, Seagram and Look magazine headquarters in Manhattan, the H. J. Heinz headquarters in Pittsburgh and properties across the United States, Europe, Asia and South America, including American embassies.
Her “total design” favored open work spaces over private offices, and furniture grouped for informal discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals, sofas and desks with chrome legs...
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Early 2000s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic Florence Knoll three-seat sofa in original berry fabric.
Chrome legs.
Chrome has been restored. Measures: 90 in.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Oak and Re-Chromed Steel Base Dining or Conference Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Florence Knoll-designed oak dining table. This table features a 7' foot long top and a newly re-chromed steel base. This table was also sold as a conference table.
The top was recently refinished along with the base being re-plated in chrome.
This appears to be an original Knoll table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll "T" Angle Mahogany Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stockton, NJ
A Florence Knoll "T" angle square table with iron frame and mahogany top. The newly finished top is treated to be used indoor or outside.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll Black Walnut and Black Iron Square Coffee Table, 1960's
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Black Walnut & Black Iron Side Table, End Table, Occasional Table. Featuring Classic T angle Black Iron base with replaced s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503.
Features five drawers one for files.
Modesty panel shows st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Florence Knoll Club Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original Knoll club chairs with polished chrome bases designed by Florence Knoll, circa 1960s. Vintage condition with Knoll Associates Park Ave labels intact.
Please confirm...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Knoll design bench coffee table, with a white laminate top, and black angle steel frame. This example retains the original Knoll Park Ave label (1961-1970), small chip to la...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 an oversized coffee table or cocktail table but it is built in a way that would eas...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric.
Florence Knoll was a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern...
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Early 2000s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Rosewood Table or Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning long piece by Florence Knoll can serve as either a coffee table or a bench. A base of brushed steel supports a segmented top of rich, bookmatched rosewood. Florence's r...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early and rare Knoll sofa and chair set. This sets one and only home was non-other then a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. N...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Coffee Table, White Laminate, Black Steel Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Signed Florence Knoll cocktail table. Original white laminate and lacquered steel legs and frame. Very heavy duty construction and super durable.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
20ft Vintage Midcentury Florence Knoll Conference Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Florence Knoll
Trained as an architect, Florence Knoll's own pieces for Knoll are simple, architectural designs that stand the test of time. Her lounge seating, sofas, tables, and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Studio Tufted Tan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Florence Knoll tufted leather lounge chairs, originally designed in 1954, this pair is of recent production. Original Spinneybeck tan leather on satin chrome frame, both an u...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Parallel Bar Sofas By Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Lovely Pair Florence Knoll Chrome Marble Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Florence Knoll chrome and marble side tables. The larger has an awesome green shiny marble with tons of white veining-19" T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Chrome
Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table.
Model 301
Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg 105
Comes with 1 (18") leaf.
Measures: 60" wide without le...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York
By Florence Knoll, 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Side or End Table by Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This great little table designed by Florence Knoll perfectly exhibits her highly refined design sensibility and the quality of vintage Knoll production. The round teak top is support...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll 72" Black Leather Bench for Knoll. Classic Knoll Design! Fits in perfectly to so many spaces! Functional and Elegant. All Original Condition with some nice patina....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll 3 pc. Suspended Walnut Vanity for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three piece dark walnut vanity the center section having one drawer is suspended between the two three drawer chests . The chrome pulls accents the front of the two chests and the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Providence, RI
Completely restored Knoll Parallel Bar sofa. Minor wear to the steel, appropriate for its age. All upholstery and foam replaced.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 any dining room. With its unique frame, it adds v...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll for Knoll with Black Marble Top Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a black mar...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Free-Standing Credenza with Carrara Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful free-standing credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s. Credenza sits on a polished chromed steel base with adjustable shelves with drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Florence Knoll furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Florence Knoll furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Florence Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber, and Craft Associates. Prices for Florence Knoll furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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Questions About Florence Knoll Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
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