Florence Knoll American, 1917-2019

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.