Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
American, 1917-2019
Architect, furniture designer, interior designer, entrepreneur — Florence Knoll had a subtle but profound influence on the course of mid-century American modernism. Dedicated to functionality and organization, and never flamboyant, Knoll shaped the ethos of the postwar business world with her skillfully realized office plans and polished, efficient designs for sofas, credenzas, desks and other furnishings.
Knoll had perhaps the most thorough design education of any of her peers. Florence Schust was orphaned at age 12, and her guardian sent her to Kingswood, a girl’s boarding school that is part of the Cranbrook Educational Community in suburban Detroit. Her interest in design brought her to the attention of Eliel Saarinen, the Finnish architect and head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Saarinen and his wife took the talented child under their wing, and she became close to their son, the future architect Eero Saarinen. While a student at the academy, Florence befriended artist-designer Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames. Later, she studied under three of the Bauhaus masters who emigrated to the United States. She worked as an apprentice in the Boston architectural offices of Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe taught her at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
In 1941, she met Hans Knoll, whose eponymous furniture company was just getting off the ground. They married in 1946, and her design sense and his business skills soon made Knoll Inc. a leading firm in its field. Florence signed up the younger Saarinen as a designer, and would develop pieces by Bertoia, Mies and the artist Isamu Noguchi.
Florence Knoll's main work came as head of the Knoll Planning Group, designing custom office interiors for clients such as IBM and CBS. The furniture she created for these spaces reflects her Bauhaus training: the pieces are pure functional design, exactingly built; their only ornament from the materials, such as wood and marble. Her innovations — the oval conference table, for example, conceived as a way to ensure clear sightlines among all seated at a meeting — were always in the service of practicality.
Since her retirement in 1965, Knoll received the National Medal of Arts, among other awards; in 2004 the Philadelphia Museum of Art mounted the exhibition “Florence Knoll: Defining Modern” — well deserved accolades for a strong, successful design and business pioneer. As demonstrated on these pages, the simplicity of Knoll’s furniture is her work’s great virtue: they fit into any interior design scheme.
Find vintage Florence Knoll sofas, benches, armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Florence Knoll
Rosewood Credenza with Marble Top by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This version of Florence Knoll's modernist credenza for Knoll features a gorgeous rosewood case sitting on slender chrome legs and topped with a marble slab that picks up the warmth ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Chrome
Double-Decker Sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful and extremely rare double-decker sideboard designed by female designer Florence Knoll. She designed a series of these sideboards in the early 1950s, which were produced unt...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Formica, Walnut
20th Century Florence Knoll Chromed Two Position Credenza Mod. 2544, 60s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1941 Florence moved to New York where she met Hans Knoll who was establishing his furniture company. With Florence’s design skills and Hans’ business acumen and salesmanship, the ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest
By Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a black painted square tubular iron frame with a veneered wood (we presume teak). This ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Iron
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll mid-century walnut and chrome credenza.
This credenza measures: 74.5 wide x 18 deep x 25.75 inches high.
All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard with Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, lacquered oak, metal, Carrara marble, United States, 1960s.
Credenza with chromed base designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This exceptional and minimalistic designed credenza has elegant details, such as the chromed base and handles. The wood is lacquered into a deep black color, which nicely combines with the light white marble top with fine grey veins. The silver metal base and handles bring some freshness to the quite dark cabinet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Metal
Model 116 Sideboard with Raffia Doors Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in the early fifties for Knoll associates. Florence Knoll studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saar...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Raffia, Wood
Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered in elm wood cord with leather handles. Adjustable intermediate boards. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Vintage Oak Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage oak dining table / desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States, circa 1960s. The design of th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954.
Rare opportunity to acquire an original Knoll Internat...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Florence Knoll Credenza New Edition with Alpi Verdi Marble Top, 2010s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Florence Knoll Credenza was originally designed in 1961 by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This Credenza is a new edition manufactured in 2012.
The new Florence Knoll Credenza is updated for today's needs, This Florence Knoll credenza has a larger size with proper ventilation cutouts to accommodate AV racks and equipment. The generous new dimensions will ensure that all equipment and cords are hidden in style yet easily accessible, perfect for any high end living- and conference room.
The door fronts are in same wood white lacquer finish as the body. All have polished aluminum pulls, top flush mounted storage doors with magnetic closures. The base is made of welded square steel finished with polished chrome. Flush door fronts in the same lacquer finish as the case. Complete rotating doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Metal
Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood, features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, chrome plated adjustable feet, with lock.
[Kno...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll two-door cabinet in Teakwood, Finished on back. Features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, and chrome-plated adjustable feet....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Modernist Teak & Bast Sideboard by Florance Knoll 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic modernist design sideboard by Florence Knoll, Model 116 for Knoll International - this version was produced in 1968 by Knoll International in Stuttgart.
It features the...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Sideboard in East Indian Rosewood & Seagrass by Florence Knoll, Designed 1947
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare & beautiful, sideboard by Florence Knoll, designed in 1947, this model in East Indian Rosewood & Raffia, is executed in 1952 in very small ed...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Raffia, Rosewood
Modernist Sideboard by Florance Knoll 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic modernist design sideboard by Florence Knoll, Model 116 for Knoll International - this version was produced in 1968 by Knoll International in Stuttgart.
It features the t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Green Verde Marble Top Credenza or Cabinet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a rare gree...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll for Knoll with Black Marble Top Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a black mar...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Rosewood Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll rosewood dining table or desk, highly figured rosewood veneer top with beveled edge detail. Solid steel brushed chr...
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1960s American Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Four Drawer Chest by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll & Drake, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of four drawer chests designed by Florence Knoll, 1948 for Knoll International.
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Mid-20th Century North American Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Maple
Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Florence Knoll rosewood and marble two door credenza on a matte brush steel base. Rare smaller size with a finished back side, no key.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century walnut chests, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1950s. They offer a voluminous amount of storage with four deep drawers in each chest. They are pri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Maple Credenza with Leather Pulls and Oak Drawers Early 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare credenza in maple by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This classic modern icon is absolutely amazing and was constructed with a beautiful maple, oak drawers, na...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Oak Credenza with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1961, this handsome credenza comprises a light oak case on a chrome base with a marble top in "white extra." Four doors with inset handles conceal adju...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Florence Knoll Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll custom wall-mounted cabinet by Knoll Associates for H.J. Heinz Co, Pittsburgh.
This custom wall-mounted cabinet with a Calcutta marble top...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sideboard exemplifies Florence Knoll's classic clean-lined aesthetic. The black laminate case sits on a steel base and features handsome cane sliding doors with leather pulls. I...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Credenza with Rojo Marble Top
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Knoll credenza with Rojo marble top
Two hinged doors with magnetic catches
Two cabinets, each cabinet has 2 removable, adjustabl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Wall-Mounted Cabinet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Knoll leather tab storage case, can hang on wall or sit on bench.
Walnut, with original faux laminate top.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Stylish Modern Sliding Door Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century cabinet features spacious sliding door storage and sleek modern design. Iconic design by Florence Knoll, this spacious console cabinet is ideal for use as a television stand, office storage, or for dining room use. Steel legs, unique handles, and cloth covered doors add to the appeal of this vintage Knoll cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Wall-Mounted Rosewood Cabinets by Florence Knoll, Excellent Condition, Pair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two rosewood wall mount storage cabinets or credenzas designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Early production in Brazilian rosewood with whit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Wood
Exclusive Credenza with Refrigerator and Marble Top, by Florence Knoll, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Schagen, NL
When Florence Knoll transformed the traditional private office configuration by replacing the executive desk with a table, she needed to provide an alternative to the lost storage sp...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503.
Features five drawers one for files.
Modesty panel shows steel reveal details.
(Ten mor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503.
Features five drawers one for files.
Modesty panel shows st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Quite Unique Florence Knoll Three-Door Hanging Cabinet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1947 and made by Knoll International. Only build on special order.
One drop front door and two sliding doors. One cutlery drawer and several shelfs.
Signed. Teak wood -...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Florence Knoll Carrara Marble Credenza for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful credenza designed by Florence Knoll is not only stylish and functional, but it also comes engraved with the designer's name, making it a true collector's item. The war...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll Small Hanging Cabinet / Bar
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll 1 Door Folding down Cabinet. 2 Available, one other one is shown in listing with legs. Cabinets were designed to hang or flo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Florence Knoll for Knoll Cabinet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Hanging or standing Cabinet. Always meant to hang from the wall, last used as a bar. Added feet for ease of placement. Walnut outer cabinet, and cream col...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Freestanding 8-Drawer Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Stunning and ultra high-end sideboard designed by Florence Knoll Basset in 1961. This is a rare ‘2549M’ version with 8 drawers in total of which 4 pencil drawers and 4 large file cab...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard in Teak
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, teak, steel, walnut, United States, 1961
This minimalistic sideboard was made with the aim of creating office furniture that woul...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Floating Sideboard Seagras Florence Knoll International Mid Century Model 123
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare wall-hung sideboard (Mod°123) by Florence Knoll produced by Knoll International Stuttgart in 1952.
The sliding doors are woven with seagrass.
The body is made of walnu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Seagrass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Florence Knoll Seagrass Sideboard Model 116
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in 1948 for Knoll International, USA. The sliding doors are woven with Seagrass, a beautiful warm and subtle detail. Stitched leather s...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Florence Knoll Sideboard Model 116 with Seagrass Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in 1948 for Knoll International, USA. Early edition in teak wood with original seagrass covered sliding doors ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Free-Standing Credenza with Carrara Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful free-standing credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s. Credenza sits on a polished chromed steel base with adjustable shelves with drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard 116 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1952
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1952. Veneered with maple wood with characteristic handles from brown leather. The sliding doors are covered with coarse, bright ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
As part of the furniture of Cydsa (Celulosa y Derivados, S.A.) founded in 1945 in Mexico, credenza in walnut, with two shelves by side, restored on the outside and changing the color...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Early Production 3 Drawer Chests Designed by Florence Knoll / Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic architectural design. Early production dresser or chest of drawers designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.Retains original KNOLL label.
Beautiful walnut grain ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel
Early Production Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Chest/ Dresser / Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic architectural design ,, Early production dresser or chest of drawers designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.Retains original KNOLL label..
Beautiful walnut gr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel
Rare Sideboard No.119 by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
In my opinion the nicest sideboard of Florence Knoll. wonderful clear lines and a elegant touch.
does have a real back and can be used as room divider.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Florence Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Knoll, Harvey Probber, and John Stuart. Prices for Florence Knoll case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,234 and can go as high as $29,470, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,500.
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Questions About Florence Knoll Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.
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