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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Florence Knoll
Rare Early Knoll Tubular Steel Base Settee # 32 by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare tubular satin black steel framed based settee with oatmeal colored upholstery . Great for a smaller space or an area where you want to keep things simple and light , the sofa ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

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 base . This architectural styled piece would fit into almost any interior room or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Rare Knoll # 2577BC Steel Base Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare tufted horizonal upholstered sofa in an oatmeal tight woven fabric with floating back . Having an architectural satin black steel base with square tubular legs and plastic foo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

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

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table in Walnut
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, Inc. square wood coffee table is circa 1960 and features a walnut wood top on a steel frame. This iconic table is a mid century modern classic and exemplifies the clean, minimalist design of the period pairing well with a wide selection of design styles from classic mid century modern to contemporary. Original Knoll Associates, Inc. label on underside. Please reach out to us with any questions about this item or for further clarification of shipping options by clicking on the “Ask the Seller...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare dark slat redwood square coffee table having a black metal base that's been angle formed as in it's given name T Angle table . This hard to source...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll Small Hanging Cabinet / Bar
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll 1 Door Folding down Cabinet. 2 Available, one other one is shown in listing with legs. Cabinets were designed to hang or flo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century sofa with wooden side table / end cabinet by Florence Knoll 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Mid-Century sofa with wooden side table / end cabinet designed by Florence Knoll in the 1960s. The sofa has a black metal frame that suppo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

A Classic Knoll Coffee Table Or Bench With Angle Iron Frame Ca' 1960's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic bench or coffee table by Florence Knoll. Manufactured by Knoll ca' 1960's. Beautiful walnut veneer, quality early Knoll production. Very practical and timeless, minimalis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Iron

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 Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery with chrome-plated steel base. Unsigned. USA, circa 1960-1970. Dimensions:...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with 3/4"Italian Carrara Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with 3/4" Italian Carrara Marble Top and signature knife edge. Legs are solid-steel plated. Knoll Label on underside
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Small Modernist Sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence 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

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Metal

Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black
By Florence Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Minimalist dresser / night stand by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1950s. A rare early design of Florence and hard to find. The curved grip less drawers combined with the Minimalist bla...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

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

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Fabric, Teak

Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and produced by Knoll International from 1955 to 1973 This sofa is an edition from the v...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome, Metal

Florence Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Very long Florence Knoll bench designed for Knoll, brown upholstery and chrome base, 8 legs, unusual size.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Steel

Professionally Restored Florence Knoll Custom Matched Set of Rosewood Cabinets
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This set of cabinets is quite rare. These are not simply two of the same cabinet, they are a custom matched set. These were not readily availible from Knoll when they were made in th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern 4 Door Early Walnut Credenza by Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 4 door walnut credenza by Knoll Associates c1953. Ash interior with 6 adjustable shelves. Wood legs with steel brackets that are mounted on the underside for strength. Cabinet ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Designed Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office sideboard by Florence Knoll. Walnut grain throughout with strong metal legs. Pull out tray and file cabinet. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, lacquered oak, metal, Carrara marble, United States, 1960s. Credenza with chromed base designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This exceptional and minimalistic designed credenza has elegant details, such as the chromed base and handles. The wood is lacquered into a deep black color, which nicely combines with the light white marble top with fine grey veins. The silver metal base and handles bring some freshness to the quite dark cabinet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage original Florence Knoll lounge chair in heather grey tweed fabric. Although unsigned or tagged, this is 100% knoll, and most likely from the 1980's. Purchased from an estate ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll seagrass two door credenza cabinet for Knoll international 1960's
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
Enhance your living space with a true rare mid-century modern gem – a Teakwood and Seagrass Two Door Cabinet designed by Florence Knoll, crafted by Knoll International in the 1960's....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Seagrass, Teak

10ft Vintage Mid-Century Sofa/End Table Combination Designed by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Authentic early sofa and end table designed by Florence Knoll in the mid 1950s. It features a steel frame with eight square, tubular legs and an attached walnut table with glass top...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Florence Knoll Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International coffee table in white enameled steel and black laminate. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside. Literature: Knoll Furniture: 193...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll walnut sideboard
By Florence Knoll
Located in LYON, FR
Florence Knoll walnut sideboard, Knoll International edition, 1960s. Stamped on the back with the Knoll International plaque. Opening with two sliding d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Walnut

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original label to the bottom letter tray.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Walnut

Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage, circa 1970s, restored rosewood credenza with original white carrara marble top on chrome legs with chromed pulls. Restoration includes light sanding, staining, satin laquer ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Chrome, Steel

Rare Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table in Birch; Knoll International c. 1960's
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the epitome of Mid-Century Modern sophistication: the No. 306 coffee cable, a true testament to iconic design brought to life by the visionary Florence Knoll and presente...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Rare Sideboard No.119 by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
In my opinion the nicest sideboard of Florence Knoll. wonderful clear lines and a elegant touch. does have a real back and can be used as room divider.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Teak

Florence Knoll Rosewood and Marble Credenza or Sideboard, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll's iconic sideboard/credenza in rosewood with marble top. The sideboard features 4 bays with internal shelving in one bay and file drawers and smaller drawers in three ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Steel

Carrara Marble Florence Knoll Table Lamp Model 180
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carrara marble square base table lamp model 180 by Florence Knoll. Edited by Knoll International during the 1960's. Lamp is equipped with its original shade which has been reup...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Oak Credenza with Slate Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence 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

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

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Velvet

Florence Knoll Double Dresser in Teak for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Double Teak Dresser on chrome stainless steel base with adjustable feet. Top newly refinished, entire cabinet cleaned and oiled. Drawers retain white drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Walnut End Table Nightstand
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Florence Knoll walnut end table nightstand. This piece features a beautiful walnut wood construction with a table top. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak interior. 4 adjustable shelves with 2 pull out drawers. Heavy duty chrome legs wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Leather, Laminate, Oak

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Florence Knoll stool Knoll Associates USA 1984 leather, steel 17 h × 18 w × 18 d inches Vintage piece.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Stainless Steel

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched walnut tops. Beautiful veneer, quality early Knoll product...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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. Model No. 65, produced from 1955-1973. We bought this chair directly from the family who bough...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair Brown Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid Century original mid century Model 65 chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. Classic great lines. The chrome bases are good shape...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Brush stainless Steel and Granite Side Tables by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic 1960’s pair of side tables designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. The frames are brushed stainless steel with off white granite tops. This came out of NBC Studios....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Granite, Stainless Steel

Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has proven to be timeless! Of solid maple construction, it features tapered dowel legs and a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Maple

Large Florence Knoll Boat Shaped Conference Table in Walnut with Metal Frame
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Florence Knoll International, large dining table, walnut, metal, United States, 1963. Large dining or conference table with boat shaped top in walnut. The table has six cylindrical metal legs. The top of this table shows the beautiful grain of the luxurious walnut. Nicely contrast of the natural and elegant top with modern and clean base. Due to its tapered shape, everyone at the table will be able to look each other in the eye. A perfect table for any dinner or meeting. Florence Knoll (1917) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. During her school time at Cranbrook, Eliel Saarinen (then the headmaster) and his family included her in their family. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and (as if the long list of eminent designers is not long enough) 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 she 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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Due Poltrone '65 Slipper' Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone anni '70 con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto grigio appena rinnovato, base in metallo cromato. Ottime condizioni.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International, Model 121 Birch case with drop front doors. Inside pull-out drawer with flatwar...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Aluminum

Florence Knoll, "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chair, circa 1965
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
"Parallel Bar" easy chair designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1965. Newly re-upholstered with a dark blue velvet from the Kvadrat Raf Simons collec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Metal

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

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Marble, Chrome

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oval Marble Top Chrome Dining Conference Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
"An iconic Florence Knoll dining / conference table or desk. Features a beautiful oval Marquina marble top over a chrome plated steel tripod base, circa 1960s. Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett (May 24, 1917 – January 25...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa reupholstered with Great Plains "Teddy" warm silver heavy boucle made of alpaca, and wool. Solid maple-turned tapered legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Bouclé, Maple

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.
Questions About Florence Knoll Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence 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, 2022
    Florence 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What 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.

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