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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Solid Chromed Steel Tables with Floating Walnut Laminate Tops
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original solid steel 24 inch square side tables by Florence Knoll with floating laminate walnut tops. We have multiple tables that can be used tide by side as a longer coffee table. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Vintage Midcentury Florence Knoll Credenza - Walnut + Chrome + Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid Century Modern credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, circa 1960s.
Walnut case with a walnut tone laminate top, chromed steel legs, black leather pulls and a white o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Florence Knoll rosewood and marble two door credenza on a matte brush steel base. Rare smaller size with a finished back side, no key.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Carrara Marble
Early Midcentury Florence Knoll Bench 36''
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this exceptional midcentury bench featuring leather tufted cushions on a chrome frame. The height is 17 inches and the depth is 18 inches. The total length ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1960s, set of 2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 wooden sideboards with metal legs and 4 drawers. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage executive desk designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll in the United States, circa 1960s. This iconic design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
What a bold statement! Not the obligatory black leather, this Florence Knoll 72" Bench for Knoll is executed in the most exquisite red spinneybeck leather. Classic Knoll Design, fits...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll 123 W 1 Mid Century Walnut Wall Mount Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll 123 W-1 Mid Century Walnut Wall Mount Credenza
This credenza measures: 72 wide x 15.25 deep x 17.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Florence Knoll 123 W-1 Mid Century Walnut Wall Mount Credenza - Pair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll 123 W-1 Mid Century Walnut Wall Mount Credenza - Pair
Each credenza measures: 72 wide x 15.25 deep x 17.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Florence Knoll bench. New leather by Holly Hunt in a soft gray. This bench is extremely durable and a timeless design. Looks great in any living area, a hallway, an entry ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
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
Early Mid-Century Florence Knoll 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
Minimalistic Freestanding Four Doors Florence Knoll Marble Top Sideboard, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marble top, four doors, luxurious sideboard designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s. Freestanding minimalistic sideboard with elegant details equipped and smart sto...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Custom and Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity to own a one of a kind piece. This bench can also make a great soft ottoman.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Wall-Hanging Sideboard by Florence Knoll, Knoll international, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Extremely rare wall-hung sideboard (Mod°123) from 1958, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International - this version was produced in a small edition by Knoll in Stuttgart in 195...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Walnut Round Dining Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Stunning and very rare round dining or conference table by Florence Knoll has a versatile diameter of 160cm. It has a solid walnut top and a chrome-plated steel base. Produced in the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Large Florence Knoll Teak Boat Shaped Dining Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Florence Knoll for Knoll International model 578 dining table, circa 1958.
Measures: 8 ft. long, seats 8-10 people. Large conference table with boat shaped top in teak and enam...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961. This rare edition with a silver lacquere...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Cabinet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Hanging or standing Cabinet. Always meant to hang from the wall, last used as a bar. Added feet for ease of placement. Walnut outer cabinet, and cream col...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Knoll Associates sofa on steel frame. Sofa has been restored with new webbing, foam and upholstery. Label located on the left hand side of sofa. Label is Knoll Associates, 320 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022. Made in Italy. Upholstered in Knoll textile called Infinite in Sugar (Infinite is a highly usable upholstery and wrapped panel fabric showing continuous circles defined by a fine black outline...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll - Sideboard, 1952 Seagrass & Teak by Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare wall-hung sideboard (Mod°123) from 1952, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International - this version was produced in 1952 in a small edition by Knoll in Stuttgar...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Seagrass, Teak
Florence Knoll designed four door credenza for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, 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
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic Mid Century understated Knoll credenza has four sliding doors with original leather pulls and adjustable wood shelves. This seems to be an early piece with r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll Marble + Chrome Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make iconic mid-century modern design the focal point of any room with this exceptional marble & chrome cocktail table by American design legend Florence Knoll. Originally conceived ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stone, Marble, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Calacatta Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage and timeless rosewood credenza with original white Calacatta marble top on chrome legs with chromed pulls and finished back. A very versatile piece, perfect for any home or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood and Marble 4 Position Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Florence Knoll marble-top rosewood credenza, c.1960s. Polished chrome base, rosewood veneer, and Olympus Calacatta marble top make this piece drop dead gorgeous, while the 4...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage Sideboard by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage sideboard by Florence Knoll. It was made by Knoll International, it dates from around the 1960-70’s.
It is of superb quality, beautifully c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Vintage Harry Bertoia Diamond Wire Chair for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early Florance Knoll For Knoll Associates Walnut And Cream Credenza C.1950
By Florence Knoll
Located in Bernville, PA
Exceptional early Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Credenza. Beautiful walnut veneer cabinet with white lacquer doors and maple veneer inside. Cabinet has an early Knoll tag on th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Maple, Walnut, Lacquer
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sliding Door Storage Cabinet.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sliding Door Storage Cabinet, Model 541, designed in 1952. This piece features square tubular chrome plated legs, painted lacquered doors and o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Walnut
Freestanding 8-Drawer Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1961
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Stunning and ultra high-end sideboard designed by Florence Knoll Basset in 1961. This is a rare ‘2549M’ version with 8 drawers in total of which 4 pencil drawers and 4 large file cab...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Mid-Century Walnut with white laminate Top Nightstands by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of beautiful Florence knoll single drawer nightstands or side tables. Walnut single drawer nightstands with clean white laminate tops. Solid Oak drawers with single white divide...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Laminate, Oak
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll inc., ca. 1960's. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll inc., ca. 1960’s. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Doors Lacquer Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant credenza designed by architect and designer Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc, circa 1950s. This iconic design features a walnut wood case over six soli...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Textile, Maple
Large Florence Knoll Boat Shaped Conference Table in Walnut with Metal Frame
By Florence Knoll, 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
Dining Table Model 578 in Walnut by Florence Knoll
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Florence Knoll model 578 dining or conference table.
The table features a boat shaped top in walnut with an enameled square tubular steel base.
The beautiful book matched walnut tabl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Oval Burgundy Marble Dining Table by Florence Knoll, United States, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oval burgundy marble dining table by Florence Knoll, manufactured in the United States during the 1960s. The tabletop, hewn from solid bur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard in Teak
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, teak, steel, walnut, United States, 1961
This minimalistic sideboard was made with the aim of creating office furniture that woul...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
By Florence Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product. With its stunning desi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Bentwood
Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll 72" Black Leather Bench for Knoll. Classic Knoll Design! Fits in perfectly to so many spaces! Functional and Elegant. All Original Condition with some nice patina....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
Florence Knoll Model 17 Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Alongside the model 75 stool, this desk was part of Florence Knoll's first collection of designs. The louvre drawers follows the same design language used in a variety of casegoods s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Maple
Florence Knoll 'Model 116' Iron Leg and Grass Cloth Credenza for Knoll, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Coronado, CA
A maple, grasscloth and leather 'Model 116' cabinet designed by Florence Knoll in 1948 for Knoll Associates. The credenza features a pair of sliding doors with grasscloth fronts and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Iron
Restored Florence Knoll Walnut & Maple Cabinet Model No.541 New York, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This iconic cabinet was designed in the 1960s by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll International for sale in the heart of New York City on Park Avenue. Built of a finely grain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
T Angle Side Table by Florence Knoll for 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 Walnut Nightstands for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of dark walnut nightstands each having a single drawer and one with a lower shelve . This very well crafted pair of nightstands with a s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Walnut
Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (B)
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
Early T Angle Extension Dining Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted smaller extension dining table with white Laminate top and satin black angled steel base with foot pads . This brilliant de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
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
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
Materials
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
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, 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 Knoll, Florence 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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Queen Walnut and Laminate Headboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll from 1956 to 1967, this modernist headboard features a sturdy walnut frame inset with bright white...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Laminate, Walnut
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
Materials
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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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
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Florence Knoll Armchairs
Florence Knoll Cabinets
Florence Knoll Conference Tables