Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Quite Unique Florence Knoll Three-Door Hanging Cabinet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1947 and made by Knoll International. Only build on special order.
One drop front door and two sliding doors. One cutlery drawer and several shelfs.
Signed. Teak wood -...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
1950s Florence Knoll Credenza in Black with Original Leather Pulls Model 541
By Florence Knoll, 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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1963 Florence Knoll Ebonized Credenzas with Caned Sliding Doors & Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two available, but priced individually) Ebonized Walnut Credenza with Caned Sliding Doors and Leather Pulls, designed by Florence Knoll in 1947. The listed price includes one credenza, and we have two available for purchase. Both pieces are marked and dated inside, reflecting a production date of Dec 1 1963. Their design features a wood case, and each unit has two sliding doors that have rattan caned facades. Their bases have squared-off steel legs, reflecting Florence's signature style. The pulls are original to the piece, composed of folded patinated leather. They retain their 320 Park Avenue Knoll...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Early Pair of Florence Knoll No. 126 Louvered 4-Drawer Cabinets, Late 1940s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the early 1940s in New York City, this pair of cabients was designed by Florence Knoll, widely regarded today as one of the most prolfic Knoll designers. Initially getting he...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Maple
1960s Florence Knoll Four Drawer Walnut Dresser Cabinet with Laminate Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 4-drawer dresser, model 325, designed by Florence in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest is comprised of a walnut...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Laminate, Walnut
2019 Florence Knoll Four Position Credenza in Ebonized Oak and Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Credenza, Model 2544M, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc. in 1956. This example dates to 2019. The piece features an ebonized oak case and has a white marb...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 5-drawer dresser, model 326-2, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest features a highl...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Florence Knoll 4 Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Walnut 4-Drawer Dresser. Three of these 3 drawer versions are available as well! Matching nightstands and headboard will be listed separately! Also listed...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Wall Mounted Hanging Credenza in Walnut w/ White Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a floating wall-mount credenza, Model 121 W-1, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc. in 1956. This example dates to the early 1960s. The piece features a walnut...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double 6-Drawer Dresser w/ Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Double Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This example dates to the 1960s and features a rich Brazilian Rosewood Veneer. The wooden case s...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Green Verde Marble Top Credenza or Cabinet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a rare gree...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Stainless Steel
1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 3-drawer dresser, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. The listed price includes one dresser and we have two available for purc...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Steel
1970s Florence Knoll 2-Position Cabinet / Credenza in Walnut 36"
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1970s Florence Knoll Two-Position Credenza, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1958. It has a case composed of walnut. There are two top drawers and two larger drawer...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Executive sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Oirlo, LI
The Black Florence Knoll cabinet is a statement piece designed for those who appreciate timeless elegance and modern functionality. Its deep black wood exterior instantly draws the ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Florence Knoll aluminium, metal and marble cabinet, Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chest of drawers in wood, metal, and brushed aluminum with a marble top, produced by Knoll, designed by Florence Knoll, 1960s
A long life, great masters, and well-deserved, lasting ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Florence Knoll Maple Credenza with Leather Pulls and Oak Drawers Early 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare credenza in maple by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This classic modern icon is absolutely amazing and was constructed with a beautiful maple, oak drawers, na...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Wall-Mounted Rosewood Cabinets by Florence Knoll, Excellent Condition, Pair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two rosewood wall mount storage cabinets or credenzas designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Early production in Brazilian rosewood with whit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Rosewood, Wood
Original Midcentury Florence Knoll Sideboard 1950 Ahorn Knoll Intenational
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes und sehr seltenes Sideboard aus den 1950er Jahren von Florence Knoll zum Verkauf an. Das Sideboard wurde von Knoll International hergestellt und verfügt ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Florence Knoll Walnut Dresser with Travertine Top
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest of drawers with brushed steel base and travertine top. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
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1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Travertine
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503.
Features five drawers one for files.
Modesty pane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
$5,198
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak interior. 4 adjustable shelves with 2 pull out drawers. Heavy duty chrome legs wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Laminate, Oak
Florence Knoll for Knoll set of two hanging cabinets, model 121 + 123 W-1, 1947
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Two walnut and formica wall mount storage cabinets or credenzas designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. Early production in beautif...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll two-door cabinet in Teakwood, Finished on back. Features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, and chrome-plated adjustable feet....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist sideboard by Florence Knoll in black wood and white marble, 1970
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Black Florence Knoll cabinet featuring a chromed base and handles. The deep black wood contrasts elegantly with the white marble top, accented by fine grey veins. Glass shelves insid...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Small Executive Desk, model 502B-BWM, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s. The doors, sides, and back are constructed w...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel, Chrome
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original double pedestal desk, model 1503, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. This example was manufactured by Knoll Associates in the early 1960s. It is constr...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Rare executive sideboard by Florence Knoll in rose aurore marble, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare sideboard from Florence Knol’s executive series. This one features a rosé aurore marble top instead of the grey Carrara marble. Florence Knoll was a pioneering American arc...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Knoll, Harvey Probber, and John Stuart. Prices for Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,234 and can go as high as $29,470, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,500.
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Questions About Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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