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KnollStudio Residential Catalogue 2018

KnollStudio Residential Catalogue 2018
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KnollStudio Residential Catalogue 2018

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Introduction
The document discusses the legacy and design philosophy of Knoll, a company renowned for its modernist furniture designs since 1938. It underscores the importance of preserving Knoll's legacy through innovative product design.
Historical Background
Hans and Florence Knoll, along with their collaborators, initiated a new era of integrated design based on Modernist principles in 1938. This vision is continued by contemporary designers who strive to bring order and beauty to life and work.
Eero Saarinen's Contributions
Eero Saarinen, a key designer associated with Knoll, made significant contributions to public architecture in the 1950s and 1960s. His designs, such as airport terminals and monuments, reflect the contemporary spirit and have become landmarks. His collaboration with Florence Knoll resulted in iconic furniture designs like the Pedestal Collection, which merges architectural scale with furniture design.
Pedestal Collection
The Pedestal Collection by Eero Saarinen addresses clutter beneath tables and chairs, offering a timeless addition to modern design. It is celebrated for its sculptural approach and architectural vision.
Iconic Designs
The document highlights several iconic designs by Saarinen, including the Saarinen Conference Chair, Womb Chair, and Womb Settee, which have transformed seating concepts with their sculptural forms and modern finishes.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Influence
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for his "less is more" philosophy, was a pivotal figure in 20th-century architecture. His work, including the Barcelona Chair, embodies a balance between old and new, combining comfort with innovation.
Knoll's Commitment to Quality
Knoll products are manufactured according to the original specifications of the designers, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and durability.
Platner Collection
The Platner Collection, designed by Warren Platner in 1966, is a celebrated series of furniture pieces continuously produced by Knoll. It is renowned for its innovative use of curved steel rods welded to circular and semi-circular frames, serving both structural and decorative purposes. A special edition in 18-carat gold pays homage to Platner's original vision.
Frank Gehry's Architectural Influence
Frank Owen Gehry, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect, is known for his organic and technological architectural style. His work significantly impacts contemporary design, blending manual craftsmanship with advanced technologies. Gehry's designs, such as the Cross Check Armchair, are inspired by everyday objects like apple crates and utilize materials like interwoven maple strips to create unique, sculptural forms.
Piero Lissoni's Modern Designs
Piero Lissoni's contributions to Knoll include the Avio Sofa System and the Grasshopper Table. The Avio Sofa System, introduced in 2016, is a versatile and contemporary modular seating solution that optimizes space with its flexible configurations. The Grasshopper Table, launched in 2017, is noted for its elegant combination of surfaces and structure, available in various materials such as glass and rare stones.
Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby's Pilot Collection
The Pilot Chair, designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby in 2015, exemplifies refinement and comfort with its unique silhouette and exceptional craftsmanship. Their Sofa Collection from 2013 combines casual comfort with modern simplicity, featuring an elegant architectural profile enhanced by detailed stitching.
Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano Sofa Collection
Designed in 1962, the Bastiano Sofa Collection by Tobia Scarpa marries the softness of cushions with the sturdy wooden frame, offering a blend of comfort and robust design.
Alexander Girard's Playful Coffee Table
Introduced in 1948, Alexander Girard's Coffee Table reflects a playful spirit within the modern design vocabulary, contrasting the often austere nature of contemporary furniture.
Charles Pollock's Timeless Armchair
The Pollock Armchair, originally produced between 1964 and 1979 and reintroduced in 2014, showcases a refined combination of steel and leather. Pollock's design philosophy emphasizes a dialogue between structure and materials, resulting in timeless sophistication.
George Nakashima's Straight Chair
George Nakashima's Straight Chair, introduced in 1946, is a modernist take on the traditional Windsor chair. It features low-sheen finishes that highlight the natural grain patterns, embodying Nakashima's sensitivity to nature and craftsmanship.
Overview
The document provides technical specifications and configurations for various furniture collections under the Knoll brand, including the Piero Lissoni, Boeri, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Pfister, Krefeld™, Florence Knoll, Saarinen, Mies van der Rohe, Architecture & Associés, Scarpa, Laccio, Alexander Girard, Nakashima, Cini Boeri, Piton, Vignelli, Richard Schultz, and Gehry collections. It includes dimensions and configurations for sofas, chairs, tables, and other furniture pieces.
Key Sections
  • Specifications: Detailed dimensions for each furniture piece, including length, depth, and height, are provided for various configurations such as sofas, benches, tables, and chairs.
  • Collections: The document lists multiple collections, each with unique design elements and configurations. Notable collections include the Modern Always®, Florence Knoll, and Saarinen collections.
  • Contact Information: Contact details for Knoll International offices across different regions, including Europe, USA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, are provided for customer service and inquiries.
  • Design and Photography Credits: The document credits various designers, photographers, and institutions involved in the creation and documentation of the furniture pieces.
  • Printing and Publication: Information about the graphic design, styling, and printing of the document, including the use of Helvetica Neue font and printing by Grafiche GFP in Italy, is included.
Critical Information
The document emphasizes the availability of multiple configurations for each furniture piece, allowing for customization according to customer needs. It also highlights the international presence of Knoll, with specific contact points for different regions, ensuring accessibility and support for global customers.
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KnollStudio Residential Catalogue 2018-1

Original Design since 1938

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“Our legacy is the product and the product culture we leave behind. What we have done at Knoll with the products we inherited, and what we have done to create new things to move the company forward, we have done to honour and preserve the Knoll legacy.” “ Notre patrimoine est a la fois le produit et la culture qui lui a donne naissance. Ce que nous avons fait chez Knoll des produits dont nous avons herite, et ce que nous avons fait pour en creer de nouveaux et avancer, nous l’avons fait pour honorer cet heritage et le preserver. ” Andrew B. Cogan President and CEO Knoll, Inc. “Il prodotto e la...

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Knoll is Modern Always In 1938, Hans and Florence Knoll, along with their many collaborators, inaugurated a new era of integrated design based on Modernist principles, which remains vital today. Their vision is carried forward by the world’s most talented contemporary designers, bringing order and beauty to life and work. En 1938, Hans et Florence Knoll, ainsi que leurs nombreux collaborateurs, ont inaugure une nouvelle epoque de design integre base sur les principes du Modernisme. Leur vision est mise en avant par les designers contemporains les plus talentueux qui cherchent a apporter de l’ordre...

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Eero Saarinen Eero Saarinen and his wife Aline working on a project Alcune tra le più importanti architetture pubbliche degli Stati Uniti negli anni ’50 e ’60 sono state firmate da Eero Saarinen. I suoi terminal aeroportuali, monumenti, uffici, università hanno sempre risposto allo spirito della contemporaneità, divenendo veri e propri landmark. Grazie alla collaborazione con Florence Knoll, egli progetterà arredi destinati anch’essi a passare alla storia. Come nel caso della Pedestal Collection, simbolo imperituro di un’idea di arredo che fonde scala architettonica e design sotto il segno della...

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Modern Always Eero Saarinen

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The Original Design Saarinen Pedestal Table and Tulip Chairs Eero Saarinen, 1957 With the Pedestal Collection, Eero Saarinen resolved the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" underneath tables and chairs. The Collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to the home. Avec la collection Pedestal, Eero Saarinen a trouve une solution contre « le monde laid, deroutant et fatigant » qui se deploie sous les tables et les chaises. Cette collection intemporelle a marque une etape determinante dans l’histoire du design moderne. Eero Saarinen con la collezione Pedestal...

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The Original Design Eero Saarinen Saarinen Pedestal Table Eero Saarinen, 1957 A triumph of art and technology, the Pedestal Collection combines Saarinen’s more sculptural approach with his understanding of the overall architectural vision. Triomphe artistique et technologique, la collection Pedestal allie l’approche sculpturale de Saarinen avec sa vision globale de l’architecture. Un trionfo di arte e tecnologia: la collezione Pedestal accosta l'approccio piu scultoreo di Saarinen alla sua visione globale dell'architettura. Ein wahres Meisterwerk der Kunst und Technologie: Die Pedestal Collection...

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Eero Saarinen Saarinen Pedestal Table and Tulip Chairs Eero Saarinen, 1957 Modern Always

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Modern Always Eero Saarinen

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Eero Saarinen Saarinen Pedestal Low Table Eero Saarinen, 1957 Florence Knoll Sofa - Relax Florence Knoll, 1954 Modern Always

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The Original Design Eero Saarinen Saarinen Conference Chair Eero Saarinen, 1950 Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Conference Chair has remained one of our most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now found in dining rooms as often as it is in offices, transformed the notion of what seating could be with its sculptural form and modern finishing. La sedia Saarinen Conference e presente in ogni ambiente progettato da Florence Knoll ed e uno dei modelli Knoll piu popolari da quasi 70 anni. Con la sua forma scultorea e le finiture moderne...

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Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Eero Saarinen, 1946 Saarinen’s work for Knoll, which includes the immensely successful Womb chair has resulted in designs that have become major icons of the Postwar Era. Le travail de Saarinen pour Knoll, notamment le fauteuil Womb au succès retentissant, a donné lieu à des créations considérées comme d’importantes icônes de l’après-guerre. Modern Always Con le sue creazioni per Knoll, tra cui la rinomata poltrona Womb, Saarinen ha dato origine a progetti che sono divenuti vere e proprie icone. Etliche Arbeiten von Saarinen für Knoll, zu denen auch der unglaublich...

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Womb Chair & Ottoman - Relax Eero Saarinen, 1946 Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll’s request. With a foam-coated chassis in soft polyurethane and down-filled cushions the Womb Chair Relax provides a comforting sense of security - hence the name. C’est a la demande de Florence Knoll qu’Eero Saarinen a cree le fauteuil revolutionnaire Womb Chair. Avec sa coque en mousse de polyurethane et ses coussins en plumes, le Womb Chair Relax invite a se blottir - d’ou l’origine de son nom, « womb » signifiant « matrice ». Eero Saarinen ha progettato l’innovativa poltrona...

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The Original Design Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Eero Saarinen, 1948 Saarinen Low Table Eero Saarinen, 1957 Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1948, the fit-for-two settee is the perfect modern refuge for the living room, bedroom or office. Congu par Eero Saarinen en 1948, le Womb Settee, deux places, n’a rien perdu de sa modernite et offre l’espace de detente ideal pour le salon, la chambre ou le bureau. Progettato da Eero Saarinen nel 1948, il Womb Settee e un elemento d’arredo ideale sia per la casa che per l’ufficio. Entworfen von Eero Saarinen 1948, das Womb Settee ist der perfekte moderne Zufluchtsort im...

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