Knoll has stood for iconic design and innovative office solutions for decades. With the acquisition of Herman Miller and the resulting change of name to MillerKnoll in 2021, the company has further consolidated its position as a leading provider of office furniture. MillerKnoll brings together the best of the design worlds of Herman Miller, Knoll and other renowned brands such as Muuto and NaughtOne under one roof.

In this blog, we introduce you to our Knoll favorites and the latest design highlights. We also give you an exciting insight into the fascinating history of the Knoll brand.

Knoll International: The story behind the brand

What once began as a small furniture store in New York quickly developed into one of the leading brands for modern furniture design. The Knoll brand was founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll, a German-born entrepreneur who emigrated to the USA. Florence Knoll, a pioneer of modern office furniture design, played a key role in shaping the brand. Her collaboration with design legends such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia resulted in a series of furniture pieces that are now considered true design classics.

Knoll stands for functional, innovative and aesthetically pleasing furniture that aims to improve working environments. Each piece of furniture is designed with a particular focus on ergonomics, durability and sustainability. The clean lines and use of timeless materials such as steel, leather and wood ensure that Knoll furniture fits seamlessly into any office concept.

A particular highlight is Knoll’s commitment to sustainability. The company relies on environmentally friendly materials and promotes sustainable production processes. Many pieces of furniture have been awarded the GREENGUARD certificate, which confirms their low pollutant emissions and contribution to better indoor air quality.

Many of Knoll’s best-known pieces of furniture can be found not only in offices around the world, but also in homes. These include:

Iconic design classics from Knoll International

Many of Knoll’s best-known pieces of furniture can be found not only in offices around the world, but also in homes. These include:

• Barcelona Chair: Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this chair is considered a masterpiece of modern furniture design and exudes luxury and elegance.
• Saarinen Table: This table by Eero Saarinen impresses with its organic shapes and revolutionary design.
• Bertoia Chair: The chair designed by Harry Bertoia combines welded wire with exceptional comfort and is a true design icon.

New products from Knoll International

Knoll regularly launches exciting new products that meet the latest trends and requirements of the modern working world. Here are some of the current highlights:

• Tugendhat chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: Knoll is launching a new edition of this masterpiece from 1929, which was originally designed for the famous Tugendhat House in Czechoslovakia. The elegant lounge chair impresses with a cantilevered frame, leather straps and a minimalist shape that fits perfectly into modern living and working environments.

• New colors for Bauhaus classics: Knoll has reinterpreted four iconic pieces of tubular steel furniture from the Bauhaus era in three new, ultra-matt colors. The MR Chairs and MR Tables by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as well as the Wassily Chairs, Cesca Chairs and Laccio Tables by Marcel Breuer are now available in dark red, white and onyx. These fresh colors give the legendary pieces a modern identity and allow them to appear in a new light.

Knoll International & Hauser for modern office planning Munich

In a working world where flexibility and functionality are crucial, Knoll furniture offers the perfect solution for designing modern offices. With its clean, elegant design, the furniture can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of office concepts – from minimalist open-plan offices to individually designed workspaces.

Discover for yourself how Knoll can bring the ideal combination of design and functionality to your working environment. As an official Certified Dealer of MillerKnoll, we will be happy to advise you on all product families.

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