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Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

$3,300
£2,448.73
€2,852.43
CA$4,593.62
A$5,115.41
CHF 2,662.29
MX$63,072.44
NOK 33,906.31
SEK 31,868.64
DKK 21,282.69
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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 Knoll International in 1958. This sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the dark blue color of the upholstery, the sofa radiates smoothness and underlines the streamlined design. Therefore, it enhances the straight, sharp lines of the seat. The sofa is standing on small steel legs, leaving an open space underneath the sofa and therefore creates a light appearance. Florence Knoll (1917-) is trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. During her schooltime at Cranbrook, Eliel Saarinen (then the headmaster) and his family included her in their family. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and (as if the long list of eminent designers is not long enough) 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 she 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 took over and did it with the utmost skill and professionality. Her long list of architect friends designed many famous pieces yet her own imprint on the company including her designs in what can be called 'humanist modernism' is what truly had the greatest impact. Knoll International was founded in New York by the 26-year-old German Hans Knoll (1914-1955) in 1938. Hans' father, Walter Knoll, was a true modernist and furniture manufacturer who had a reputation for quality. When Hans Knoll died at a young age his wife Florence Knoll took over and under her influence the company flourished and created its best designs. She designed and led the company where she cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia. Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item contain threadbare upholstery with loose seams, stains, and tears Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece contains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.
  • Creator:
    Knoll (Manufacturer),Florence Knoll (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 88.59 in (225 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s/70s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 450144151stDibs: LU933135208272

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