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
2007 Florence Knoll 78 in Calacatta Marble Dining Conference Table 2x Available
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original circa 2007 production Florence Knoll marble dining / conference table. The table was produced by Knoll international and is in very nice condition. The top has no...
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Early 2000s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll 6-Drawer Double Dresser in Teak with Satin Nickel Base 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1960s Florence Knoll Chest of Drawers with white lacquered segmented dividers and satin nickel base.
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Mid-20th Century American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Teak
Florence Knoll Double Dresser in Teak for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Double Teak Dresser on chrome stainless steel base with adjustable feet. Top newly refinished, entire cabinet cleaned and oiled. Drawers retain white drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll Model 65 Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs, 1973
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Florence Knoll Chromed Steel & Oatmeal Fabric Lounge Chairs. Featuring 1 inch reflective sturdy, solid Chromed Steel constructed framework, ergonomic angled rear legs and bac...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll, Rosewood, Chrome, Marble, Sideboard, USA, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Manhasset, NY
Florence Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chrome, Marble, Credenza, Sideboard, USA, 1960s
A fully refinished example of a modernist credenza by Florence Knoll featuring a rosewo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Queen Walnut and Laminate Headboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence 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
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Wood
Carrara Marble Florence Knoll Table Lamp Model 180
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carrara marble square base table lamp model 180 by Florence Knoll.
Edited by Knoll International during the 1960's.
Lamp is equipped with its original shade which has been reuphol...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Walnut Round Dining Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence 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
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery with chrome-plated steel base.
Unsigned.
USA, circa 1960-1970.
Dimensions: 90.7...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk in Grigio Marquina Satin Finish
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll dining table or desk in grigio marquina satin finish
78" long 48" wide and 29" high. Chrome plated steel base.
Versatile mini...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox Blood Leather Bench, 2 Available
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox-Blood Red 60" Leather and Chrome Bench. Very nice shape. Two Benches available! one has one small dull spot as seen in photos and the other has rub mar...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll Floating Credenza for Knoll Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
This pair of credenzas were acquired from the family that owned the first Knoll concession in Mexico, at some point the doors were painted black and they were assembled one with the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Studio Tufted Tan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Florence Knoll tufted leather lounge chairs, originally designed in 1954, this pair is of recent production. Original Spinneybeck tan leather on satin chrome frame, both an u...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Rosewood 6 Drawer Double Dresser/Chest, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Rosewood 6 drawer double dresser/chest, 1960. Beautifully restored.
Measures 73” long 19.25”deep 29” tall
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Two-seater sofa, Florence Knoll Bassett, Knoll International, 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Torino, IT
Two-seater sofa, Florence Knoll Bassett, Knoll International, 1954
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century two-seat armless Settees with a green geometric upholstered seat and back cushions supported on black powder coated metal frames. (FLORENCE KNOLL / KNOLL...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of unique and very high-quality 'slipper chairs' model 51W, an early design by American designer Florence Knoll dates from 1955 and is becoming more rare to find nowa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The T Angle coffee table is a limited production produced by De Coene for Knoll International. This is an early and unique Florence Knoll design, which is noted in the “Knoll Furnitu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched walnut tops. Beautiful veneer, quality early Knoll product...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Florence Knoll Chromed Two Position Credenza Mod. 2544, 60s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1941 Florence moved to New York where she met Hans Knoll who was establishing his furniture company. With Florence’s design skills and Hans’ business acumen and salesmanship, the ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Florence Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage Florence Knoll bench purchased out of a local Palm Springs estate. It had been nicely reupholstered and we liked the fabric and left i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll International. It features a walnut top that sits o...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered with canvas with leather handles and metal feet by Florence Knoll. It contains 2 height-adjustable shelves on one side and 2 shelves and...
Category
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll T-Angle Marble Top Coffee/ Cocktail Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll International coffee table in white enameled steel and stunning white marble top,, Nice original condition. Looks as fresh today as the day it was designed,,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Steel
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, the Mini Desk is part of the High Table range manufactured by Knoll.
Constructed from a slimline polished chrome frame, the desk has a...
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2010s Italian Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
Category
20th Century American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Designed Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office sideboard by Florence Knoll. Walnut grain throughout with strong metal legs. Pull out tray and file cabinet.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Restored Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Florence Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These are so beautiful and so comfortable. We love the architectural lines and geometric profile of this iconic Florence Knoll design. This pair is an early example with the walnut l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954.
Rare opportunity to acquire an original Knoll Internat...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Teak
Architectural 'Parallel Bar' Lounge Chairs / Sofa Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic American modern design.
Clean lines upholstery.
Accentuating the architectural form.
Redone a few years ago.
The bases are in original vintage condition showing minor wear ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Florence Knoll Dining Table with Cherry Wood Beveled Edge Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll dining table with Cherry Wood beveled edge top, features comb figured veneer with bird peck accents on a four-star chrome base legs solid...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 16.25 inches high
We take our phot...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Florence Knoll Round Parallel Bar Coffee Table in Solid Walnut and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production Florence Knoll designed parallel bar cocktail table with a solid wood top and satin steel legs.
Restored to the highest possible standard.
Very heavy and substantial.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Oak
Pair of coffee tables-ends of sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chrome-plated metal coffee tables with Calacatta marble tops and original varnish.
Width: 60 cm (23.6 inches)
Depth: 60 cm (23.6 inches)
Height: 42.5 cm (16.7 inches)
Biogra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, 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 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Rare Sideboard No.119 by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
In my opinion the nicest sideboard of Florence Knoll. wonderful clear lines and a elegant touch.
does have a real back and can be used as room divider.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Teak
Early Florence Knoll Relaxed Sofa with Paul Smith Maharam Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
A design classic by Florence Knoll. A stunning vintage example newly upholstered in Paul Smith stripes by Maharam, with new foam.
The chrome base shows its age and has some chrome l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Coffee / Side End Table with White Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Shown here we have the Florence Knoll Coffee Table, a design staple. This table has a handsome white stone top with a hint of light gray veins. Matching this piece with one's décor w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood
By Knoll, Florence 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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
2 Florence Knoll Upholstered Benches
By Florence Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
2 Florence Knoll benches
Original red upholstery.
Labeled
Sold individually, price is for 1 bench.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table by Florence Knoll, 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Florence Knoll, 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 Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll 96" Oval Dining Table in Polished Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is reflected in every piece of furniture that bears her name, including this elegant dining table. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the renowned "Planning Unit," serving illustrious clients like IBM and CBS while reshaping the modern American home and workspace.
Knoll’s commitment to functionality and aesthetics often led her to design furniture for spaces that lacked suitable options, resulting in the creation of her now-iconic furniture collection. From sofas and lounge chairs to tables, each piece embodies her timeless vision of modernism and continues to grace homes and offices with understated elegance.
This visually weightless 96...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
Pair of black marble lamps with sliding shade by F.Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps with a cylindrical base formed by a succession of black marble disks veined with white, from which rises a chrome-plated shaft supporting a white lacquered metal cap wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel, Chrome
A Classic Knoll Coffee Table Or Bench With Angle Iron Frame Ca' 1960's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic bench or coffee table by Florence Knoll. Manufactured by Knoll ca' 1960's. Beautiful walnut veneer, quality early Knoll production. Very practical and timeless, minimalis...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Executive partner desk in rosewood by Florence Knoll, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Florence Knoll’s Executive Partner Desk, designed in 1961, is a hallmark of mid-century modern office furniture, combining functionality with minimalist elegance. This iconic desk fe...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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Questions About Florence Knoll Furniture
- 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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