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
Pair of Florence Knoll Side Tables
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early brushed steel tables with ebonized wood tops. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
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1950s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Lovely Pair Florence Knoll Chrome Marble Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Florence Knoll chrome and marble side tables. The larger has an awesome green shiny marble with tons of white veining-19" T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Chrome
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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 furnitu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1960s Florence Knoll Round Walnut Side Tables, A Pair Model 2562 T
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of walnut and steel circular end tables, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the 1960s. They feature round walnut tops supported by steel bases. The ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut, 1960
Iconic International Style design inspired by Mies van der Rohe.
Material: Walnut oval surface, chrome-pl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
C. 2016 Florence Knoll Coffee Table with Custom Granite Top 24x24 Model 2510T
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Coffee Table, Model 2510T, originally designed in 1956 by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. This particular piece dates to 2016. The table’s base is for...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Early edition T-angle/T-bar coffee table by Florence Knolll for De Coene, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères
Located in amstelveen, NL
Square T Angle coffee table in marble and black lacquered metal by Florence Knoll. Made by (license holder for Knoll) De Coene Belgium in the 1950s. The feet are T-shaped, giving the...
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1950s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Early T Angle Onyx Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A very early and rare segmented topped onyx coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal base . This architectural styled piece would fit into almost any interior room or en...
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1950s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Iron
1981 Florence Knoll Two-Position Credenza / Cabinet in Oak and Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Two-Position Credenza, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1958. This particular example came from the IBM Headquarters and was produced in 1981. It has ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Two Position Credenza for Knoll Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A classic and timeless design Florence Knoll two position credenza by Knoll.
The iconic Florence Knoll low credenza works as well in the dining room as it does in the office.
Feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Steel, Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 24 inch End / Side Table w/ Formica Top, Model 304
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll T Angle End Table, Model 304, originally designed in 1952. It features a square top with a walnut woodgrain laminate (formica) surface, and has black enamele...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Furniture
1960s Florence Knoll Nightstand Bedside Table Walnut w/ Marble Top, Model 427IS
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a walnut bedside table, Model 327 IS, designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. This particular example dates to the 1960s and has a white marble top. The design features a walnut ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble
2016 Florence Knoll Square Side End Table in Chrome and Grigio Marquina Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a steel and marble table, model 2515T, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1954. This example dates to 2016. The design features a square top made...
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2010s Italian Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Steel
Tabouret modèle "75" de Florence knoll pour Knoll International, 1950
By Florence Knoll
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Tabouret modèle "75" de Florence knoll pour Knoll International
Florence KNOLL (1917-2019). Rationnel tabouret modèle "75" à assise circulaire en bois mélaminé noir, piétement tripode en tiges de métal cintrées laquées noir. Édition Knoll 1950...
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1950s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Relax by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
The Florence Relax sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll marked a turning point in American furniture design, adapting certain Bauhaus concepts to the American reality of the 1950s. For o...
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2010s Italian Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Florence Knoll Walnut and Chrome Oval Dining Table by G.M. Proctor & Sons
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
of sturdy construction consisting of a solid oval walnut top in a chevron pattern resting on a chrome quadruped base; a versatile piece that can be used as a desk, conference table o...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in burnt orange/brown fabric. This example is beautifully preserved and in honest orig...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll textile fabric.
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1950s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
2019 Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table with Satin Carrara Marble Top 48 x 78 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 2019. It has a polished steel ...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll stool / bench in leather for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amarillo, TX
Florence Knoll
stool
Knoll Associates
USA 1984
leather, steel
17 h × 18 w × 18 d inches
Vintage piece.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll lounge chair from 1956 model 65a. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair, 2-seater and 3-seater with or without armrests. This series was p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double 6-Drawer Dresser w/ Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, 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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This bench dates to 2022, and is seemingly pristine (or near pristine). The design incorporates a simple chromed steel fra...
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2010s American Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double Six 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 late 1950s and features a rich Brazilian Rosewood Veneer. The wooden c...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Florence Knoll Nightstands or Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of chests of drawers or nightstands in an iconic design by Florence Knoll. Louvered drawers on raised turned wood legs imbue a timeless design.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Maple
Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table was designed for Knoll International in the 1960s. Its base is crafted from steel, and it boasts a Formica top that is in good shape for its ag...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut Sideboard Mid Century Modern Executive Boardroom Storage
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Florence Knoll cabinet by Knoll International. The dark European walnut contrasts elegantly with the chromed steel frame and door handles. Ample shelving in matching walnut...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Florence Knoll Seating Sofa Group by Knoll Studio Black Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa living room set was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International in the 1980s. The complete set features an amazing patinated and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare executive cabinet by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This small vintage credenza was designed by Florence Knoll in the 1960s for Knoll International. It features a sleek design with black ebonized wood and a Carrara marble top, exempli...
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll International” during the 1960s.
The sofa, two-seater, with arms at both ends, is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut Dining / Conference Table Chromed Steel Legs 34x72in
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll dining or conference table, initially designed by Florence in 1950. The table features a rectangular walnut top and has a chromed-steel base. This example re...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Arabescato Marble Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with this stunning 78" Florence Knoll arabescato marble table, desk, or dining table, exclusively at circa20c. Showcasing a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates circa 1948. These are exceptionally rare and early examples ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Maple
Bench or Coffee Table by Florence Knoll, Walnut and Black Angle Iron, Stunning
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll architectural bench / coffee table. Three walnut panels on a black angle iron frame. Expertly refinished. No signs of use. Beautiful.
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1960s Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
By Knoll, Florence 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 Parallel Bar Round Table in Marble and Steel by Knoll 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Low table with a round-shaped table top in white marble and four metal legs from the Parallel Bar series, designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll International during the 1950s.
Born to a baker, and orphaned at age twelve, Florence Schust grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. Schust demonstrated an early interest in architecture and was enrolled at the Kingswood School for Girls, adjacent to the Cranbrook Academy of Art.
While at Kingswood, Florence befriended Eilel Saarinen, whom she would later study under at Cranbrook. Warmly embraced by the Saarinen family, Florence vacationed with them in Finland, enjoyed the company of their accomplished friends, and formed a very close relationship with Eliel’s son, Eero. The connections she made and the skills she developed while at Cranbrook were the foundations of Florence Schust’s incredible design education and pioneering career. With recommendations from Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto, Florence went on to study under some of the greatest 20th century architects, including Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
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 pair, who married in 1946, grew the nascent company into an international arbiter of style and design. Florence also seeded contributions with her friends Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, and Mies van der Rohe.
In creating the revolutionary Knoll Planning Unit, Florence Knoll defined the standard for the modern corporate interiors of post-war America. Drawing on her background in architecture, she introduced modern notions of efficiency, space planning, and comprehensive design to office planning. Florence ardently maintained that she did not merely decorate space. She created it. The Planning Unit rigorously researched and surveyed each client — assessing their needs, defining patterns of use and understanding company hierarchies — before presenting a comprehensive design, informed by the principles of modernism and beautifully executed in signature Knoll style. Florence and the Planning Unit were responsible for the interiors of some of America’s largest corporations, including IBM, GM and CBS.
As part of her work with the Planning Unit, Florence frequently contributed furniture designs to the Knoll catalog...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Marble, Metal, Steel
Knoll Early T Angle Extension Dining Table by Florence 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
Knoll T Angle Side Table by Florence 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
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Convertible coffee table from the renowned manufacturer kn...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
Vintage 1950s Knoll Black+White T-Angle Petite Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool and uncommon black panel on white paint t-angle iron base. Petite framing and slimmer tabletop panel. Plenty of scratches to surface.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Iron
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Upholstery
Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Knoll design bench coffee table, with a white laminate top, and black angle steel frame. This example retains the original Knoll Park Ave label (1961-1970), small chip to la...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Coffee Table in Walnut and Chrome Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Madrid, ES
Center or coffee table designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll international in Walnut wood and Chrome Steel. Excellent vintage condition with slight signs of use, United States, 1950’s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of beige 51W Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs by Knoll Associates, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 51W florence Knoll lounge chairs by Knoll Associates, USA 1950s
The chairs have a vintage upholstery. We are offering also reupholstery in our in house workshop.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Parallel Bar Cocktail Table by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Aquired from the estate of a retired architect. Early production parallel bar cocktail table by Florence Knoll, 1951 for Knoll Asscoiates. The table is constructed with a walnut top ...
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1950s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered in canvas with leather handles. Adjustable intermediate boards. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
Florence Knoll Midcentury Design Wood Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Round coffe table
designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
International.
Manufactured in the United States of
America, circa 1960.
Walnut top and metal base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa. This was reupholstered at one point in time in an off white faux leather vinyl. There are a couple areas of damage to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll, 1950
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Pair of Stools Model 75 by Florence Knoll,
designed 1948 for Knoll Associates, USA.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
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Metal
iconic florence knoll oval walnut table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
timesless and elegant florence knoll table, that can be used as dining table, conference table or desk.
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Coffee Table, White Laminate, Black Steel Frame
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Signed Florence Knoll cocktail table. Original white laminate and lacquered steel legs and frame. Very heavy duty construction and super durable.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Midcentury Walnut Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll midcentury walnut sofa.
This sofa measures: 90.75 wide x 28.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Furniture
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Steel
'Model 116' Sideboard by Florence Knoll, United States, 1940s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and elegant mid-century sideboard by Florence Knoll, the iconic ‘Model 116’, designed circa 1948 for Knoll Associates. This refined piece features a sleek black-lacquered casi...
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1940s 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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