Object Refinery

With the goal of creating pieces of high-design that differed from contemporaries such as Knoll and Herman Miller, Irving & Leon Rosen founded the Pace Collection in 1960. They looke...

Scandinavian modern design is renowned for its timeless principles of minimalism, functionality, and impeccable craftsmanship—qualities that continue to influence furniture today. De...

While under the direction of Florence Knoll, her namesake company was known for more than just the impressive portfolio of designs still celebrated to this day. Knoll’s teams of tale...

Our objective is to procure some of the world’s most wonderful designs, and in this case, it seems that we’ve found the world itself. We immediately fell in love with this rarely see...

The Parsons style console has remained popular for nearly a decade. The effortless design was originally attributed to the Parsons School of Design in New York City. It was however c...

Angelo Mangiarotti was an influential Italian architect and designer known for his innovative work with Knoll. His designs often showcased a harmonious blend of form and function, wi...

MOMODESIGN, an esteemed Italian company renowned for its avant-garde designs spanning fashion, accessories, and automotive adornments, originally gained prominence under its former m...

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His ...

French Art-Deco design is often considered the epitome of luxury and refined aesthetic. Typically proportionally perfect and materially exquisite, pieces of French design from this e...

Established in New York, Crouch & Fitzgerald is renowned for its premium luggage and travel accessories. The company, founded in 1839, is synonymous with luxury and durability, appea...

A stroll through Paris will undoubtedly lead you to one of the city's most iconic pieces of furniture, the Luxembourg Chair. Originally designed and m...

Danish design has long been celebrated for its elegant simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship, with Fritz Hansen being a notable name in this design tradition. Their designs of...

Brian Kane's Swoop Collection for Herman Miller embodies a modern interpretation of midcentury style, particularly showcased through the Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair. Kane meticulously...

Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision. Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles. This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...

In the world of Mid-Century Modern design, especially in the high-end market, the name John Stuart stands out. The elegant yet elusive "John Stuart Inc." label is often found on piec...

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection for Knoll is one of the most iconic designs in furniture history. Commonly referred to as the "Tulip" collection, Saarinen's goal was to eliminate...

Harry Bertoia, renowned primarily as a sculptor, was approached by Florence Knoll with a simple request: if he discovered an interesting design motif in his artistic process, he shou...

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection for Knoll is one of the most iconic designs in furniture history. Commonly referred to as the "Tulip" collection, Saarinen's goal was to eliminate...