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
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, Model 67a, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful Model 67a sofa designed by Florence Knoll in 1958 and purchased from Knoll Associates in the 1960s. Reupholstered in Knoll fabric in 2005.
The textured fabric is a heat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Upholstery
Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black
By Florence Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Minimalist dresser / night stand by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1950s. A rare early design of Florence and hard to find. The curved grip less drawers combined with the Minimalist bla...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Marble End / Side Tables
By Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century square end / side tables with brown marble tops resting on square steel bases with four square legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL)(PRICED AS P...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Metal, Steel
Giant Florence Knoll Walnut Chrome Conference Boat Table for Knoll International
By Jens Risom, Herman Miller, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
117" Giant conference table by Florence Knoll. The aged walnut shimmers and gleams with an almost Iridescence that form the ebbing and flowing grain patterns. The sleek beveled edg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
Four Drawer Chest by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll & Drake
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of four drawer chests designed by Florence Knoll, 1948 for Knoll International.
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Mid-20th Century North American Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Maple
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 Furniture
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Metal
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave ). These chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, they were reuphol...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic Florence Knoll three-seat sofa in original berry fabric.
Chrome legs.
Chrome has been restored. Measures: 90 in.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Side Table, Oak Top on Chrome Legs, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Florence Knoll side table, oak top on chrome legs, USA, 1970s. Rare oak top.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mid Century Rosewood And Chrome Desk By Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960s Florence Knoll desk crafted in exquisite Rosewood. A true collector's piece, this iconic desk epitomises the clean lines, functional elegance, and superior craftsmanship...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Rosewood
Florence Knoll Oak and Re-Chromed Steel Base Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Florence Knoll-designed oak dining table. This table features a 7' foot long top and a newly re-chromed steel base. This table was also sold as a conference table.
The top was recently refinished along with the base being re-plated in chrome.
This appears to be an original Knoll table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Walnut Dresser
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest of drawers with brushed steel base. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
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1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest.
Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and 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 Knoll 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly grained walnut top rosewood frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Three Seat Sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The sofa was custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate office in New York City...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs Plywood Velvet
By Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s
Four organic shaped chairs des...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Iron
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 Furniture
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Oval Executive Desk & Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Stafford, TX
Versatile table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States circa 1960s. This iconic design features a solid oval walnut wood top that sits over a chromed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut Four Door Credenza, Model 541 with Original Label
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 4-Door Walnut Credenza, model 541, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The piece is constructed with a rich grained wa...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Sideboard Model 116 with Seagrass Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in 1948 for Knoll International, USA. Early edition in teak wood with original seagrass covered sliding doors ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s
This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble
By Florence Knoll, 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
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll Slipper Chairs in Black Leather Brushed Stainless Steel
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of “Slipper Chairs” designed by Florence Knoll. Circa 1960s. Brushed stainless steel frames upholstered in black leather. Classic mid-century modern design feature sturdy fram...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Settee by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, Inc. in the United States, circa 1960s. This settee has a clean design around its edges and an el...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Florence Knoll International 6 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous original 1970s Florence Knoll 6-drawer credenza/dresser, produced by Knoll International. This example has a dark mahogany finish with original marble t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Black & Silver Bar Stools
By Florence Knoll, 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
Large oval table in marble and chrome by Florence Knoll Knoll Intl US circa 1961
By Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Largest model of the Florence Knoll 2480 dining table, designed in 1961 for Knoll International.
The frame and legs are made of heavy gauge welded steel with a chromed finish.
Arabes...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Blue Velvet
Beautiful MCM Florence Knoll Sofa made in the Style of Jonathan Adler's Lampert Sofa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll custom wall-mounted cabinet by Knoll Associates for H.J. Heinz Co, Pittsburgh.
This custom wall-mounted cabinet with a Calcutta marble top...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
By Knoll, Florence 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 early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
2010 Florence Knoll Lounge Chair in Brown Cato Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Florence Knoll Lounge Chair, Model 1205S1, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 2010. ...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
1960s Florence Knoll Dining Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
1960s Florence Knoll Dining Table with an oval shaped marble top. The marble is supported by a wooden oval top on a solid chrome-plated steel base with 4 splayed legs. Can also be u...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Exemplifying the superb craftsmanship and enduring elegance of mid-century modern design, the iconic Florence Knoll bench graces your living space with a touch of timeless sophistica...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available
By Knoll, Florence 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 Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 34-49 inch Extension Dining Table, Model 310
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll T Angle Extension Dining Table, Model 310, originally designed in 1954. This particular example retains its 320 Park Avenue label, dating it to the 1960s. It...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2010 Florence Knoll Dining Table / Desk in Brown Emperador Marble 78 x 48 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 2010. It has a chrome base wit...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table.
Model 301
Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg 105
Comes with 1 (18") leaf.
Measures: 60" wide without le...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll Sofa in Bronze Gray Velvet & Brushed Brass Base
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern day obsession with Mid-Century design wouldn't exist if not for the momentous efforts of Florence Knoll. The most significant chapter in Knoll’s life was spent devoted to her ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Brass, 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
Materials
Marble
1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser Cabinet with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Drawer 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 ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Matching Pair of Rosewood & Steel Square Knoll Side End Tables Stands
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching Pair of Rosewood & Steel Square Knoll Side End Tables / coffee tables or Stands .. Classic modernist design,, Stunning figured rosewood graining.. Retain original finish / ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
1963 Florence Knoll "T" Angle Dining Table, Model 309 in White Laminate
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original T Angle dining table, Model 309, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1952. It features a square top of white laminate, and has black enameled st...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International.
New cognac-colored upholstery!
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Late 20th Century Belgian Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare executive sideboard by Florence Knoll in rose aurore marble, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence 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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Walnut with white laminate Top Nightstands by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, 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
Laminate, Oak, Walnut
Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning living room set from the “Parallel Bar” series, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, manufactured in the United States of America, circa 1960.
Made of the highest quality chrome-plated metal with beautiful beige fabric upholstery. The seats have a wonderful modern design that are very recognizable for the style of Knoll. Smooth, modern and very inviting! The armrests add to the wonderful seating comfort. This set will make a wonderful addition to any decor, adding style, class and comfort the interior!
The sizes for the chair are W. 79 x D. 50 x H. 77 (SH. 41) cm
The sizes for the sofa are W. 158 x D. 48 x H. 75 (SH. 38) cm
The set remains in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American architect and furniture designer who studied under Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saarinen. She was born Florence Schust.
In 1938, Hans Knoll founded his furniture company by that name in New York. In 1943, Florence Schust convinced Hans she could help bring in business to his company even in America’s wartime economy by expanding into interior design by working with architects. With her architectural background and design flair, she succeeded. They married in 1946, she became a full business partner and together they founded Knoll Associates. A new furniture factory was established in Pennsylvania and dealers in Knoll’s furniture were carefully added over the next several years.
Florence Knoll felt architects should contribute their design ability to furniture as well. Some of these furniture designs would become design icons of the 20th century and have remained in the Knoll line for decades due to their timeless design. When Hans Knoll died in a car accident in 1955, Florence Knoll took over operation of the company. Florence Knoll herself designed chairs, sofas, tables and casegoods during the 1950s, many of which remain in the Knoll line to this day. In 1958 she married Harry Hood Bassett.
Her American interpretation of Minimalist, rationalist design theories is clearly evident in Knoll’s storage pieces. She mixed woods and metals to great effect and added laminates as they became popular. Dressers and desks are all square in design but never lack for quality. Hanging cabinets have glass shelves, sliding doors and drop down fronts that can be used as bars.
As an architect, Knoll’s most famous creations are the Connecticut General Life...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
Clean Lined Walnut and Iron Tables or Nightstands by Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined "T Angle" model walnut mid century tables or night stands, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, American, circa 1950s. Early ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid century Black Lacquer Florence Knoll office Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll all black small credenza - Beautiful practical credenza for living or office space. Has (2) front Sliding doors with leather pulls that reveal two adjustable shelves, one on ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Leather, Oak, Lacquer
Beautiful Midcentury Marquina Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer Florence knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and sophisticated Florence Knoll low credenza in black lacquer and a Nero Marquina Shiny Marble Top. Featuring (4) cabinet doors with adjustable shelves on a chrome base wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Chrome
Beautiful Mid century Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Florence knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Florence knoll Walnut credenza. Featuring (2) drawers on the left and (2) cabinet doors with an adjustable shelf on a walnut base with chrome pulls. Sleek and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa with arms. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int. USA. Solid Steel frame and is in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2019 Florence Knoll Polished Black Marble Dining Table w/ Chrome Base 78x48 inch
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Dining / Conference Table (or desk), Model 2480T, initially designed in 1961. This particular piece was produced by Knoll International in 2019. It has a sat...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, 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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