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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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Creator: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Walnut & Chrome Model 580 Dining Table for Knoll, 20th Century
By Florence Knoll
Located in NICE, FR
An iconic piece of American modernism, this sleek boat-shaped dining table was designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in the 1950s. Showcasing Knoll’s signature balance of s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Knoll, Florence 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

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Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Walnut Four Door Credenza, Model 541 with Original Label
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 4-Door Walnut Credenza, model 541, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The piece is constructed with a rich grained wa...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll designed four door credenza for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean and original early Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Credenza. Teak cabinet with cream doors and maple veneer interior . Left side of cabinet holds two drawers and tw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Wood

Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Knoll, Florence 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: 90.7...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, 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

Florence Knoll Walnut & Chrome Model 580 Dining Conference Table for Knoll, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
Knoll International dining / conference table designed by Florence Knoll, walnut, chrome, table model 580, produced from 1958-1976. Large dining table with boat shaped top const...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Walnut

Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Patio Lounge Chairs Florence Knoll Richard Schultz
By Florence Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of four patio lounge armchairs by famous designer Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll, made in the United States, circa 1960's. Superbly crafted, each features aluminum white pain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Aluminum

Florence Knoll 96" Oval Dining Table in Polished Carrara Marble
By Knoll, Florence 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 interior design, Knoll founded the renowned "Planning Unit," serving illustrious clients like IBM and CBS while reshaping the modern American home and workspace. Knoll’s commitment to functionality and aesthetics often led her to design furniture for spaces that lacked suitable options, resulting in the creation of her now-iconic furniture collection. From sofas and lounge chairs to tables, each piece embodies her timeless vision of modernism and continues to grace homes and offices with understated elegance. This visually weightless 96...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel

Florence Knoll Coffee Table, Circa 1950
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Leather Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A Florence Knoll for Knoll bench reupholstered in green leather. Knoll labels to bottom.
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1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Leather

Florence Knoll Dining Conference Desk Table Bronze Star Base X Large & Walnut
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
X large Knoll conference table circa 1970s great design can be used like a dining table or desk table, in a patinated bronze finish base and a top with laminated center formica faux ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Florence Knoll Floating Credenza for Knoll Inc.
By Florence Knoll, 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

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International 3-Seated Beige Upholstered Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American three-seated sofa upholstered in a beige weave with low back, and 3 removable seat cushions, standing on a metal frame with 6 legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INT...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

2 Florence Knoll Upholstered Benches
By Florence Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
2 Florence Knoll benches Original red upholstery. Labeled Sold individually, price is for 1 bench.
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1970s North American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s featuring a finished back allowing this piece to work as a room divider if desired. There is some age-appropriate wear to the wood including minor scuffs and a spot of water...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble

Florence Knoll Coffee / Side Table with Laminate Top And Stainless Steel Base
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Early Florence Knoll T-angle side table, produced by Knoll in 1952. The table has a original white laminate top and a stainless steel base. A nice example of classic modernist design...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll Walnut Sideboard Mid Century Modern Executive Boardroom Storage
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Florence Knoll cabinet by Knoll International. The dark European walnut contrasts elegantly with the chromed steel frame and door handles. Ample shelving in matching walnut...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood, features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, chrome plated adjustable feet, with lock. [Kno...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

1950s Florence Knoll Credenza in Black with Original Leather Pulls Model 541
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1950s Sliding Door Credenza in Black and White, Model 541, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc. circa 1949. The piece features an ebonized walnut case and has white la...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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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

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Chrome

1960s Pair of Florence Knoll Bedside Tables / Nightstands in Walnut and Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Florence Knoll Walnut Bedside Tables, Model 327 IS, originally designed in 1956. These particular examples date to the 1960s and have white marble tops. The design ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble

Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back Light wear, consistent with use.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa in Black ‘Sabrina’ Leather - Rare Occasion (2012)
By Florence Knoll
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Florence Knoll Sofa in Black ‘Sabrina’ Leather - Rare Occasion (2012) Designer: Florence Knoll Manufacturer: Knoll International Year of Manufacture: 2012 (original model from 1954) ...
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2010s Florence Knoll Furniture

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Leather

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for 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

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Steel

Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Florence Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These are so beautiful and so comfortable. We love the architectural lines and geometric profile of this iconic Florence Knoll design. This pair is an early example with the walnut l...
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1950s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Mohair, Walnut

Florence Knoll 78" Oval Dining Table in Gray Marble
By Knoll, Florence 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

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Marble, Steel

Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
A design classic by Florence Knoll. A stunning vintage example newly upholstered in Paul Smith stripes by Maharam, with new foam. The chrome base shows its age and has some chrome l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut, 1960 Iconic International Style design inspired by Mies van der Rohe. Material: Walnut oval surface, chrome-pl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Pair Florence Knoll Model 65 Chrome & Oatmeal Fabric Slipper Lounge Chairs, 1973
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Florence Knoll Chromed Steel & Oatmeal Fabric Lounge Chairs. Featuring 1 inch reflective sturdy, solid Chromed Steel constructed framework, ergonomic angled rear legs and bac...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Coffee Table with Verde Alpi Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
The Florence Knoll coffee table with Verde Alpi marble top is a timeless example of modern luxury. Designed with precision and crafted from quality materials, this piece combines sle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble

20th Century Florence Knoll Chromed Two Position Credenza Mod. 2544, 60s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1941 Florence moved to New York where she met Hans Knoll who was establishing his furniture company. With Florence’s design skills and Hans’ business acumen and salesmanship, the ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood
By Knoll, Florence 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

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Chrome

Fabulous Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Sofa , Mid-Century
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This vintage Florenc Knoll 3 seater chrome sofa is really an amazing piece of furniture that has it all. These sofas are extremely well made and incredibly comfortable. Florence Kn...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

Custom Florence Knoll Teakwood Nightstands model 575, for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Florence Knoll Teakwood Nightstands Model 575, for Knoll Associates, USA, 1955 These exquisite nightstands were custom designed for architect John Hejduk’s interior 1968. They...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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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

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Walnut

Florence Knoll Dining Table with Cherry Wood Beveled Edge Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll dining table with Cherry Wood beveled edge top, features comb figured veneer with bird peck accents on a four-star chrome base legs solid...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly grained walnut top rosewood frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Stainless Steel

2010s Florence Knoll End Table with Polished Arabescato Marble Top 23x23x17
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll End Table, Model 2510T, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa the 2010s. The table is...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Steel

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 Inter...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Florence Knoll Coffee / Side End Table with White Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Shown here we have the Florence Knoll Coffee Table, a design staple. This table has a handsome white stone top with a hint of light gray veins. Matching this piece with one's décor w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Stone, Marble, Stainless Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of unique and very high-quality 'slipper chairs' model 51W, an early design by American designer Florence Knoll dates from 1955 and is becoming more rare to find nowa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Four Drawer Chest by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll & Drake
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of four drawer chests designed by Florence Knoll, 1948 for Knoll International.
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Mid-20th Century North American Florence Knoll Furniture

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Maple

Knoll T Angle Side Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice simple side table with satin black T angled steel frame and with a white Laminate top . A very early production piece having the big fabric label to the bottom from Knoll...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

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

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Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Conference or Dining Table in Walnut / Steel 96 x 42 inches
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Conference or Dining Table, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. It has a hint of a surfboard shape (also called the boat shape)...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

2019 Florence Knoll Club Lounge Chair Black Leather w/ Polished Chrome 4x Avail
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. These particular examples were produced by Knoll Studio in the USA during 2019. The c...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table was designed for Knoll International in the 1960s. Its base is crafted from steel, and it boasts a Formica top that is in good shape for its ag...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa. This was reupholstered at one point in time in an off white faux leather vinyl. There are a couple areas of damage to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Upholstery

Florence Knoll Wall-Mounted Cabinet
By Knoll, Florence 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

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Leather, Walnut

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This bench dates to 2022, and is seemingly pristine (or near pristine). The design incorporates a simple chromed steel fra...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Walnut Dining / Conference Table Chromed Steel Legs 34x72in
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll dining or conference table, initially designed by Florence in 1950. The table features a rectangular walnut top and has a chromed-steel base. This example re...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954. Rare opportunity to acquire an original Knoll Internat...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Teak

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

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
$2,557 Sale Price
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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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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.

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