As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Led by Florence Knoll, the firm would draw stellar talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office.
The company was formed in 1938 by the German immigrant Hans Knoll. He first worked with his fellow ex-pat, the Danish designer Jens Risom, who created furniture with flowing lines made of wood. While Risom served in World War II, in 1943 Knoll met his future wife, Florence Schust. She had studied and worked with eminent emigré leaders of the Bauhaus, including Mies, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. She won Knoll over with Bauhaus notions of industrial arts, and an aesthetic that featured flat and tubular metal frames and angular forms. When Hans died in a car crash in 1955, Florence Knoll was appointed head of the company. It was as much through her holistic approach to design — a core division of the firm was dedicated to planning office systems — as Knoll's mid-century modern furnishings themselves that she brought about the sleek and efficient transformation of the American workplace.
Today, classic Knoll furnishings remain staples of modern design collections and decor. A history of modern design is written in pieces such as the elegant Barcelona chair — created by Mies and Lilly Reich — Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair, Breuer’s tubular steel Wassily lounge chair and the grid-patterned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.
As you can see from the collection of these designs and other vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and tables on 1stDibs, this manufacturer's offerings have become timeless emblems of the progressive spirit and sleek sophistication of the best of modernism.
Modern Minimalist Knoll Reff Profiles Classic Credenza Sideboard in Whitened Ash
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous modern minimalist style Reff Profiles classic credenza or sideboard in whitened ash laminates by Knoll. The Reff Profiles credenza will bring timeless design and a signature...
Aluminum
Modern Knoll Reff Profiles Classic Credenza, Sideboard in Whitened Ash Laminate
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous modern minimalist style Reff Profiles classic credenza or sideboard in whitened ash laminates by Knoll. The Reff Profiles credenza will bring timeless design and a signature...
Aluminum
Modern Marc Krusin for Knoll Anchor Credenza Cabinet in Whitened Ash Laminate
By Marc Krusin, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous modern Marc Krusin for Knoll Anchor single credenza cabinet in whitened ash laminate. The Anchor credenza will bring timeless design and a signature aesthetic to any environ...
Metal, Aluminum
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...
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Knoll K. Stand Electric Height-Adjustable Rectangle White Table Desk
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant K. stand ergonomic height-adjustable table desk/work center by Knoll. An electric adjustable height work table that gracefully moves from the sitting to standing position in ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy DF2000 Credenza or Dresser by Doubinsky Freres
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous large version of the classic DF2000 credenza or dresser by Raymond Loewy. Featuring nine drawers and a cabinet, the molded plastic drawer fronts are organized in the designe...
Aluminum
MOD Revival White Lacquered Credenza, Geometric Wood Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White lacquered credenza with pronounced Art Deco Revival sensibility. Configuration features two cabinet compartments flanking four stacked central drawers. Geometric wood pulls wit...
Wood, Laminate
Custom Modern White Buffet Sideboard
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white buffet sideboard by Carrocel. With a sleek design and simple brass hardware. Featuring beautiful wood grain fronts and a clean black b...
Metal, Brass
White 4-Door Sideboard Buffet Credenza designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 height-adjustable shelves are supplied with the buffet. To prevent damage during transport, they are positioned at the bottom of the buffet. All you have to do is place them on the cleats (supplied) at the desired height upon delivery. The 4 doors open with a « push & release » pressure on front. 11 standard colors are available. Have a look at our color chart on the last picture. 5 standard lengths are available from 160 cm / 63.0" to 240 cm / 94.5". ÉGÉE COLLECTION This high & large sideboard is part of the ÉGÉE collection, designed by the Parisian designer Eric GIZARD...
Ash, Wood
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Steel
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Steel
French handrafted designer 3-door white sideboard by Eric Gizard Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 3-door sideboard is 100% made in France in oak, veneer oak and with lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 3 doors open with a "push-to-release" pressure. A vertical interior divi...
Wood, Ash
