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.
Knoll Marble Ashtray, 20th Century.
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Knoll marble ashtray, 20th century. Knoll ashtray in marble and chromed metal, 20th century. Dimensions : H: 5cm, D: 20cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Marble, Metal
Marble Bowl, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bowl, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A 20th century grey marble bowl in the Napoleon III style. Dimensions : H: 24cm, D: 35cm Contact us before ordering to confirm produc...
Marble
Set of Two White Marble Bowl with Carved Chain Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set of two white marble bowls is a stunning decorative piece crafted from solid natural stone to bring a sense of timeless elegance to your int...
Marble
Silver Plated Metal and Marble Foie Gras Platter, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal and marble foie gras platter, 20th century. Foie gras platter comprising a lyre and its silver plated metal and marble tray. Dimensions : W: 28.5cm, H: 1cm, D: ...
Marble, Silver Plate
Tray, 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tray, silver plated metal and glass centrepiece, art deco, 1930. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures: H: 3 cm, D: 34 cm.
Metal
Big Foot Table, Bone White, Coffee Table or Side Table, Fibre Concrete.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Foot table, bone white, coffee table or side table, modern sculpture design in fibre concrete, contemporary work. Big Foot Table is made from concrete and fibre. It is inspired ...
Concrete
Angelo Mangiarotti Marble Vase, Banswara Marble, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mangiarotti Marbles vase by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1968 Designed in 1968 by Italian architect, sculptor, and designer Angelo Mangiarotti, the Marble collection reimagines bowls and vase...
Marble
Angelo Mangiarotti Marble Vase for Knoll International, 1967s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll
Located in Skokie, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti marble Vase for Knoll International Italy / USA, 1967 Additional information: Materials: Marble Dimensions: 5.75" Diameter x 7.125" H
Marble
Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Centerpiece Stand, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Iconic centerpiece / pedestal bowl designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in the 1970s, executed in solid white Carrara marble. A sculptural and highly architectural object that perfectly em...
Carrara Marble
Angelo Mangiarotti Calacatta Marble Vase, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Dallas, TX
Angelo Mangiarotti (1921-2012) was an Italian designer and architect who focused on industrial process and design production. Mangiarotti believed strongly in the correct use of technique and manner and built his reputation on the idea that one should never forget the real needs of users. He graduated from the Architecture School of Politecnico di Milano in 1948, moved to the U.S. in 1953 and worked as a visiting professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology where me met the likes of Konrad...
Marble
Mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll 1960s Design Marble Ashtray
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
"8532" Ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti Knoll, 1967 Grey marble Perfect condiction Literature: François Burkhardt, Angelo Mangiarotti Opera completa, Motta Ed., 2010, p. 296 T...
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Marble Ashtray / Catch All
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous mid-century Italian marble ashtray / catch all, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and measures 6."D x 2"H. #5292
Marble
