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Florence KnollPair of Lounge Chairs, 1954 / c. 1980Upholstery, chrome-plated steel29 1/2 × 32 1/2 × 32 1/2 inchesSigned with manufacturer's decal label, underside of each example ‘Knoll International’
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Florence KnollWhite Sofa, 1954 / 2009Upholstery, chrome-plated steel31 × 90 1/2 × 33 inchesKnoll Studio Florence Knoll on inside of leg
Overview
Florence Knoll was a pioneering American designer and architect known for her work in modernist design, particularly in the mid-20th century. She was a key figure in shaping the modern office and home interiors, blending functionality with clean, minimal aesthetics. Trained at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, where she was mentored by the renowned architect Eliel Saarinen, she was strongly influenced by the principles of the Bauhaus movement.