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.
Find vintage Florence Knoll sofas, benches, armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Florence Knoll
Oak Credenza with Slate Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, this iteration of her classic clean-lined credenza features a warm oak case sitting on slender chrome legs and topped with contrasting slate. In...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Slate, Chrome
Petite Classic Knoll Credenza in Walnut and Cream Ca' 1950's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll petite scale (36"W) credenza. Walnut with nice rich patina, cream colored, original fronts and leather tabs. Vintage circa 1950s with original Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Wood
Set of two cognac leather Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Model 65A arm chair is a design by Florence Knoll from 1956. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair with or without armrests (slipper Chairs) and a sofa w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
$7,215 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Queen Walnut and Laminate Headboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll from 1956 to 1967, this modernist headboard features a sturdy walnut frame inset with bright white...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and practical credenza for living or office space. Sliding door with leather pulls reveal two file cabinets, 4 drawers and adjustable shelves. Perfect for your storage need...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$4,250 / item
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
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20th Century American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,600 / set
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Four Position Rosewood Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
A classic design by Florence Knoll, the 'four position' credenza is an elegant cabinet appointed with many refined details. Supported by a polished chrome steel base, the case is ven...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
$12,000 / item
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood and Bronze Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table / Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully grained rosewood elliptical table desk with patinated bronze base. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
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1970s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc. circa 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases a gorgeous walnut frame supported by fo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll White Laminate and Walnut Square Nightstands / End Tables
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century square nightstands / end tables with white laminate tops above a walnut base with a single drawer, resting on four squar...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser by Florence Knoll C1970
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous walnut 4 drawer chest of drawers by Knoll International. Metal back with the original chrome drawer pulls. Oak secondary wood used as the drawer frames. In excellent vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Expertly Restored - Vintage Harry Bertoia Diamond Wire Chair for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll sideboard in teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare 4 doors sideboard by Florence knoll with black leather handles.
Made out of dark teak with light teak frame on the facade.
Top mint condition with a nice consistence due to a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Florence Knoll Walnut Oval Dining Table Desk for Knoll Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile 2480 pedestal table desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States, dating from the 1960s. This iconic design features a solid oval walnut woo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product. With its stunning desi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
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 frame painted black with (3) Walnut panel panels. Made in USA Circa 1950. Very clean re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll Coffee Table in Calacatta Marble & Chrome
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's profound impact on Mid-Century design is evident in every piece of furniture that bears her name, including this famed Florence Knoll Coffee Table. As a trailblazer ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant executive table designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a beautiful polished white & gray Carrara marble top and a chrome-plated star base. This was ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International.
Rare Model No. 65, only produced from 1955-1973. We bought this chair directly from the family ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$3,607 Sale Price
33% Off
Small Modernist Sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Small modernist sideboard designed by Florence Knoll Basset during the 1950s. This model is made of teak wood with leather handles and black metal square legs. Florence Knoll is know...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Satin Oval Carrara Marble 78x48 Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant executive table designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a beautiful polished white & gray satin Carrara marble top and a chrome-plated star base. Thi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This example is upholstered in a pumpernickel Knoll boucle which pops beautifully next to t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll mid-century walnut and chrome credenza.
This credenza measures: 74.5 wide x 18 deep x 25.75 inches high.
All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Black Lacquer Florence Knoll office Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll all black small credenza - Beautiful practical credenza for living or office space. Has (2) front Sliding doors with leather pulls that reveal two adjustable shelves, one on ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Lacquer
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 x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 tabletops.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Formica
$892 Sale Price
25% Off
Florence Knoll, Rosewood, Chrome, Marble, Sideboard, USA, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Manhasset, NY
Florence Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chrome, Marble, Credenza, Sideboard, USA, 1960s
A fully refinished example of a modernist credenza by Florence Knoll featuring a rosewo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the stunning mid-century walnut credenza designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. This iconic piece boasts four sliding doors...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Leather Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Florence Knoll Dark Brown Button Tufted Bench
Good original surface
Manufacturers label present
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather
iconic florence knoll oval walnut table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
timesless and elegant florence knoll table, that can be used as dining table, conference table or desk.
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll inc., ca. 1960's. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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.
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Relax by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
The Florence Relax sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll marked a turning point in American furniture design, adapting certain Bauhaus concepts to the American reality of the 1950s. For o...
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2010s Italian Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wall Hanging Knoll Credenza in Walnut
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Wall hanging credenza designed by Florence Knoll and produced from 1947 to 1973, this is a 1960s piece. Walnut top, sides and doors with black leather pulls. The interior is a lacque...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Paint
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa with Updated Oatmeal Hopsack
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. The sofa features an updated oatmeal hopsack upholstery which was pr...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs, Model 65, 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
Florence Knoll 78" Oval Dining Table in Gray Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is reflected in every piece of furniture that bears her name, including this elegant dining table. As a pioneer in int...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll T-Angle Marble Top Coffee/ Cocktail Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll International coffee table in white enameled steel and stunning white marble top,, Nice original condition. Looks as fresh today as the day it was designed,,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Steel
Pair of Florence Knoll Floating Credenza for Knoll Inc.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
This pair of credenzas were acquired from the family that owned the first Knoll concession in Mexico, at some point the doors were painted black and they were assembled one with the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$2,886 Sale Price
33% Off
Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa with arms. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int. USA. Solid Steel frame and is in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Walnut Round Dining Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Stunning and very rare round dining or conference table by Florence Knoll has a versatile diameter of 160cm. It has a solid walnut top and a chrome-plated steel base. Produced in the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, Model 67a, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful Model 67a sofa designed by Florence Knoll in 1958 and purchased from Knoll Associates in the 1960s. Reupholstered in Knoll fabric in 2005.
The textured fabric is a heat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Upholstery
$7,484 Sale Price
20% Off
Florence Knoll Dining Table for Knoll, USA - 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Florence Knoll Dining Table for Knoll, USA - 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
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
Oak Credenza with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1961, this handsome credenza comprises a light oak case on a chrome base with a marble top in "white extra." Four doors with inset handles conceal adju...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Walnut Oval Dining Table Desk Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in IT
The 2480 pedestal table desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the 1960s, is a timeless and versatile piece. Featuring an elegant oval solid walnut top, it rests...
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Aluminum, Chrome
Large oval table in marble and chrome by Florence Knoll Knoll Intl US circa 1961
By Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Largest model of the Florence Knoll 2480 dining table, designed in 1961 for Knoll International.
The frame and legs are made of heavy gauge welded steel with a chromed finish.
Arabes...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Dining Table or Conference Table in Walnut
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile iconic table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States circa 1960s. This design features an oval walnut wood top that sits over a chromed meta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Walnut & Chrome Oval Dining Conference Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll Walnut & Chrome Oval Dining Conference Table. Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Walnut top has been professionally refinished.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, the Mini Desk is part of the High Table range manufactured by Knoll.
Constructed from a slimline polished chrome frame, the desk has a...
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2010s Italian Florence Knoll Furniture
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Wood
$2,522 Sale Price
50% Off
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest.
Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully designed Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Upholstery is by Florence Knoll, originating from the United States, Circa 2000. Featuring a chrome f...
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Early 2000s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Fabric
Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic mid-century tufted sofa by Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International c.1950s, USA. It can easily be floated in the center of a room as the b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Four Drawer Walnut Dresser Cabinet with Laminate Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 4-drawer dresser, model 325, designed by Florence in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest is comprised of a walnut...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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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