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Florence Knoll

American architect (1917-2019) · United States · On the map · Architects · Died at 101

Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett was an American architect, interior designer, furniture designer, and entrepreneur who has been credited with revolutionizing office design and bringing modernist design to office interiors.

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Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami1995

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Knoll and her husband, Hans Knoll, built Knoll Associates into a leader in the fields of furniture and interior design. She worked to professionalize the field of interior design, fighting against gendered stereotypes of the decorator. She is known for her open office designs, populated with modernist furniture and organized rationally for the needs of office workers. Her modernist aesthetic was known for clean lines and clear geometries that were humanized with textures, organic shapes, and color.

Country
United States
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2019 · aged 101