So, What’s Good to Knoll?

The art and history behind an Instagram trend, started by a janitor, inspired by a Bauhaus furniture brand….

Hans & Florence Knoll

The starting point of inspiration — Knoll

Knoll, is a renowned furniture brand known for its significant contributions to modern design. Knoll was founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and later flourished under the creative direction of his wife, Florence Knoll. After Hans’s untimely death at the age of 41 (1955), Florence Knoll took over the leadership of the company, emphasizing a philosophy that good design could create a productive workplace environment.

Knoll is famous for its clean, sleek, and modern aesthetic, heavily influenced by the Bauhaus movement, which integrates functionality with design. The company collaborated with some of the most legendary designers, such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Harry Bertoia, to create iconic pieces like the Tulip chairs, the Barcelona chair, and the Diamond chair. These designs are celebrated for their minimalist forms and are widely recognized as masterpieces of modern furniture.