Florence Knoll Furniture

American, 1917-2019

Architect, furniture designer, interior designer, entrepreneur — Florence Knoll had a subtle but profound influence on the course of mid-century American modernism. Dedicated to functionality and organization, and never flamboyant, Knoll shaped the ethos of the postwar business world with her skillfully realized office plans and polished, efficient designs for sofas, credenzas, desks and other furnishings.

Knoll had perhaps the most thorough design education of any of her peers. Florence Schust was orphaned at age 12, and her guardian sent her to Kingswood, a girl’s boarding school that is part of the Cranbrook Educational Community in suburban Detroit. Her interest in design brought her to the attention of Eliel Saarinen, the Finnish architect and head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Saarinen and his wife took the talented child under their wing, and she became close to their son, the future architect Eero Saarinen. While a student at the academy, Florence befriended artist-designer Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames. Later, she studied under three of the Bauhaus masters who emigrated to the United States. She worked as an apprentice in the Boston architectural offices of Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe taught her at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

In 1941, she met Hans Knoll, whose eponymous furniture company was just getting off the ground. They married in 1946, and her design sense and his business skills soon made Knoll Inc. a leading firm in its field. Florence signed up the younger Saarinen as a designer, and would develop pieces by Bertoia, Mies and the artist Isamu Noguchi.

Florence Knoll's main work came as head of the Knoll Planning Group, designing custom office interiors for clients such as IBM and CBS. The furniture she created for these spaces reflects her Bauhaus training: the pieces are pure functional design, exactingly built; their only ornament from the materials, such as wood and marble. Her innovations — the oval conference table, for example, conceived as a way to ensure clear sightlines among all seated at a meeting — were always in the service of practicality.

Since her retirement in 1965, Knoll received the National Medal of Arts, among other awards; in 2004 the Philadelphia Museum of Art mounted the exhibition “Florence Knoll: Defining Modern” — well deserved accolades for a strong, successful design and business pioneer. As demonstrated on these pages, the simplicity of Knoll’s furniture is her work’s great virtue: they fit into any interior design scheme.

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Creator: Florence Knoll

Pair of Black Marble Table Lamps by Florence Knoll, US ca. 1960s

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Black Marble Table Lamps by Florence Knoll, US ca. 1960s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Geneva, CH

Pair of black marble table lamps by Florence Knoll producued by Knoll USA ca. 1960s New shades, structured off white paper.

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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

$4,000 / item

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The design incorporates a simple chromed steel frame with a padded seat that i...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Bar Stools by Florence Knoll, Black Metal, Circa 1955

$7,000 / set

Mid-Century Bar Stools by Florence Knoll, Black Metal, Circa 1955

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American bar stools standing on black metal, rectangular legs anchored by a silver metal stretcher with seat upholstered in a neutral tone, salt and pepper weave ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Fabric

1st Edition Florence Knoll Chrome Coffee Table-Frame Only

$2,500

1st Edition Florence Knoll Chrome Coffee Table-Frame Only

By Florence Knoll

Located in Danville, CA

Very early first edition Florence Knoll chrome coffee table. This was a custom size piece ordered by a late legendary Bay Area designer for h...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs designed by Florence Knoll

$5,844 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs designed by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs designed by Florence Knoll. They feature sleek, straight lines, creating the feeling of simplicity and elega...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table, 'Black Top'

$1,650

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table, 'Black Top'

By Florence Knoll

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This classic steel T-Bar coffee table was designed by Florence Knoll in approximately 1952. It still retains its original Knoll Bowtie Label, confirming that it is part of an early K...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Original Midcentury Florence Knoll Sideboard 1950 Ahorn Knoll Intenational

$4,512

Original Midcentury Florence Knoll Sideboard 1950 Ahorn Knoll Intenational

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes und sehr seltenes Sideboard aus den 1950er Jahren von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Das von Florence Knoll entworfene Sideboard verfügt über zwei K...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Metal

unique florence knoll wall cabinet

$17,533

unique florence knoll wall cabinet

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

unique florence knoll 121/3 hanging cabinet. usual as 2 door cabinet 121 with flap and 123 with sliding doors. this is a made on special order 3 door cabinet. only a handful have bee...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Leather, Seagrass, Teak

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather

$13,850 / set

Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather

By Florence Knoll, 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

1977 Florence Knoll Two Seater Loveseat in Grey Fabric from IBM

$6,000

1977 Florence Knoll Two Seater Loveseat in Grey Fabric from IBM

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 1977. I...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Lovely Pair Florence Knoll Chrome Marble Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

$4,000 / set

Lovely Pair Florence Knoll Chrome Marble Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

By Florence Knoll

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Florence Knoll chrome and marble side tables. The larger has an awesome green shiny marble with tons of white veining-19" T...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Coffee Table with Walnut Laminate Top

$4,200

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Coffee Table with Walnut Laminate Top

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut laminate top in three sections supported on a T-shaped black metal base. (FLORENCE KNOLL)(Similar table: DUF008...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

1960s Florence Knoll Side / End Table in Chromed Steel with Walnut Top 27x27x17

$1,800

1960s Florence Knoll Side / End Table in Chromed Steel with Walnut Top 27x27x17

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a steel and walnut table, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1954. This example dates to the 1960s. The design features a square walnut top, supp...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Cocktail Table, Walnut Top & Chrome Legs

$8,250

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Cocktail Table, Walnut Top & Chrome Legs

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century 'Parallel Bar' cocktail / coffee table with a circular walnut top supported by three satin chrome-plated steel legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL) Restored wood finish.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a for Knoll International

$8,299 / set

Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Florence Knoll lounge chair from 1956 model 65a. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair, 2-seater and 3-seater with or without armrests. This series was p...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table

$1,955

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table

By Knoll, Florence 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 Slipper Settee / Sofa in Chrome and Fabric 2x Available

$6,500 / item

1950s Florence Knoll Slipper Settee / Sofa in Chrome and Fabric 2x Available

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 1950s Slipper Settee Two-Seater Sofa, Model 66, initially designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This pair was produced in the United States in the 195...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome

$5,200

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

Materials

Steel

Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble

$2,500

Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Florence Knoll's transformative impact on Mid-Century design is evident in every piece bearing her name, including this elegant dining table. A pioneer in interior design, Knoll foun...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll T-Angle Square Coffee Table with Faux Walnut Laminate Top

$975

1960s Florence Knoll T-Angle Square Coffee Table with Faux Walnut Laminate Top

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s. It features a square top with a bro...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

$5,610

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international Biography : Born to a baker, and orphaned at age twelve, Florence Schust grew up Saginaw, Michigan. Schust demons...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble

Original Florence Knoll Sessel Modell 65a Knoll Intenational

$3,629

Original Florence Knoll Sessel Modell 65a Knoll Intenational

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Sessel von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. I...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International

$2,576

Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Florence Knoll leather lounge chair 65 for Knoll International. Produced from 1958-1975! This series has exceptional seating comfort and a timelessly modern look. Dxhxl: 78x81x72 cm...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Florence Knoll T-Angle White Laminate and Black Steel Coffee Table, 1960s

$2,150

Florence Knoll T-Angle White Laminate and Black Steel Coffee Table, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Florence Knoll T-angle coffee table. Excellent condition. 2-piece white laminate top with black steel legs and frame. Bears the original Knoll label, circa 1960s. Measures: 15 1/2...

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1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping

$14,500

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she curated groundbreaking furniture collections and pioneered modern commercial interiors ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa

$7,500

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa

By Knoll, Florence 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

1960s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa in Black Fabric

$7,500

1960s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa in Black Fabric

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA and dates to the 1960s. The sofa features ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1970s Florence Knoll Coffee / End Table in Chromed Steel and White Marble 36"

$2,500

1970s Florence Knoll Coffee / End Table in Chromed Steel and White Marble 36"

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a square coffee or end table, originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced in the United States during the 1970s. The table f...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s

$15,780 / set

Seating Group by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Handewitt, DE

Seating group, model 67A, by Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa. The seating group consists of a 3-seater sofa, 2 easychairs and a rectangular coffee table with a marble top. The sofa and...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Chrome

2013 Florence Knoll Lounge / Club Chair in Grey Leather with Chrome Base

$2,950

2013 Florence Knoll Lounge / Club Chair in Grey Leather with Chrome Base

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Florence Knoll Club Chair, model 1205S1. The piece was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, and this particular example dates to 2013. The design featur...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1974 Florence Knoll T Angle 24 x 24 inch Side / End Table with Wood Laminate Top

$1,200

1974 Florence Knoll T Angle 24 x 24 inch Side / End Table with Wood Laminate Top

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to 1974. The table is ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.

$3,354

Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll International” during the 1960s. The sofa, two-seater, with arms at both ends, is...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Knoll Group Living Room Set with Upholstered Seating

$24,500 / set

Vintage Knoll Group Living Room Set with Upholstered Seating

By Florence Knoll

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Florence Knoll Sofa with Matching Lounge Chairs, Set of Three An exceptional and increasingly rare seating ensemble designed by Florence Knoll, consisting of a three-seat sofa accom...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

$1,200 / item

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two-tier paper tray is composed of ebonized molded walnut plywood. The trays rotate around a rear central post of brushed aluminum...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Aluminum

Free-Standing Lacquered Credenza Designed by Florence Knoll, 1950s

$9,995

Free-Standing Lacquered Credenza Designed by Florence Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

When Florence Knoll revolutionized private office design by replacing the typical executive desk with a table desk, she needed a place for all the filing and storage that had traditi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York

$1,950

Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic modernist architectural design white laminate round top solid polished steel "x" base, retains early Knoll label. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Stainless Steel

2019 Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with Satin Carrara Marble Top 48 x 78 Inch

$7,000

2019 Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with Satin Carrara Marble Top 48 x 78 Inch

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Dining Conference Table, Model 2480T, initially designed in 1961. This particular piece was produced by Knoll International in 2019. It has a polished steel ...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Steel

C. 2016 Florence Knoll Coffee Table with Custom Granite Top 24x24 Model 2510T

$1,400

C. 2016 Florence Knoll Coffee Table with Custom Granite Top 24x24 Model 2510T

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Coffee Table, Model 2510T, originally designed in 1956 by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. This particular piece dates to 2016. The table‚Äôs base is for...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table, Walnut & Chrome, Mid-Century 1960

$1,200

Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table, Walnut & Chrome, Mid-Century 1960

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s, this simple coffee table has four square legs of chromed steel. The square tabletop sits flush with the frame and is made of a walnut veneer....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Chrome

2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2

$6,500

2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 2015. I...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 24 x 24 inch Side / End Table

$975

1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 24 x 24 inch Side / End Table

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The table is compr...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

2000 Florence Knoll Coffee Table w/ Chromed Steel Base and Marble Top 36 inch

$2,500

2000 Florence Knoll Coffee Table w/ Chromed Steel Base and Marble Top 36 inch

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Coffee Table, Model 2518MC, originally designed in 1956 by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. This particular piece was produced in Italy in 2020. The tabl...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble, Steel

2012 Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs with Custom Leather

$12,000 / set

2012 Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs with Custom Leather

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a classic pair of lounge chairs with arms designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The chairs were custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate offi...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

Materials

Steel

2019 Florence Knoll End Table 29 x 29 with Glass Top and Satin Frame

$900

2019 Florence Knoll End Table 29 x 29 with Glass Top and Satin Frame

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a glass and satin chrome end table, model 2515T, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Studio. It was produced circa 2019 and was rarely used. Florence Knoll app...

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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll Dining Table with Marble Top

$7,545 / item

Florence Knoll Dining Table with Marble Top

By Florence Knoll

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by the iconic Florence Knoll, this piece is celebrated for its clean lines, impeccable proportions, and enduring sophistication. It features a refined marble top that brings...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Marble

1960s Florence Knoll Round Walnut Side Tables, A Pair Model 2562 T

$2,400 / set

1960s Florence Knoll Round Walnut Side Tables, A Pair Model 2562 T

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of walnut and steel circular end tables, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the 1960s. They feature round walnut tops supported by steel bases. The ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Knoll Studio “Florence Knoll” Lounge Chair Armchair in Grey Wool

$5,320

Knoll Studio “Florence Knoll” Lounge Chair Armchair in Grey Wool

By Florence Knoll

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a rare, original “Florence Knoll” Lounge Chair, from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile woven-wool fabric, a...

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2010s German Modern Florence Knoll Furniture

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Metal

1950s Florence Knoll T Angle Square Dining Table with Black Laminate/Formica Top

$2,950

1950s Florence Knoll T Angle Square Dining Table with Black Laminate/Formica Top

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a T Angle dining table, Model 309, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1952. This particular example dates to the 1950s. It features a square top of black l...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood

$5,000 / set

C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an unusual pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs, model 84 ULB, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. We date this pair to C. 1958, and the listed price includes the pair....

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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture

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Steel

Florence Knoll furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Florence Knoll furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Florence Knoll furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Florence Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber, and Craft Associates. Prices for Florence Knoll furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

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Questions About Florence Knoll Furniture

What furniture did Florence Knoll make?
1 Answer
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.
Who is Florence Knoll?
1 Answer
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.
How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?
1 Answer
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.
Where does Florence Knoll live?
1 Answer
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.
What did Florence Knoll call the Womb chair?
1 Answer
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.
Did Florence Knoll put a number on her pieces?
1 Answer
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.