It’s National Design Week!
Running from October 15th to the 23rd and sponsored by the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, National Design Week is its “largest education initiative, [which] aims to draw national attention to the ways in which design enriches everyday life.”
As the 2011 winner of the 2011 National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement, Knoll knows a thing or two about good design.
Generation Chair by Knoll
Whether its an office chair you sit in everyday or a lounge chair that’s equal parts “art and industry”, Knoll products for both home and office are created by some of the best designers on the planet. This is something that Knoll has always strived for since its inception in 1938 by Hans Knoll. He founded the company “based on the conviction that good design enriches and improves our lives.”
Barcelona Chair & Ottoman
So what do you think? Where do you see design improving your daily life?
Knoll Classics Sale Begins Today!
The Knoll Classics Sale going on today, March 1st, through Sunday, March 6th!
Flickr finds: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The Annual Knoll Space Sale starts today at Vastu! Enjoy 15% off all new Knoll orders placed between now and Oct 3,2010. We dedicated this week’s blog posts to a few of Knoll’s iconic furniture designs, and we’ll head into the weekend with a look at the work of designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Designer spotlight: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
(photo credit, Frank Scherschel, LIFE)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1886-1969
Birthplace: Germany
Knoll Products: Barcelona Collection, MR series, Brno chair, Krefeld Collection, Tugendhat chair, Four Seasons barstool
authorized. autographed. authentic.
Video: Knoll Roots
Check out this video on the history of Knoll. The 5 minute video features Florence Knoll herself talking about her time at Cranbrook and desire to be surrounded by the very best in the design industry.
For more video info on Knoll, take a look at their YouTube channel.
Floor samples still available!
Weren’t able to make it in last week for our annual floor sample sale? You’re in luck! We’ve got a few pieces left – a couple side chairs, a Florence Knoll side table, a Mies Van der Rohe MR Table and a sectional. We’d love to see these items go to great homes to make room for our new showroom pieces. Hope to see you soon! **UPDATE – These items have been sold**
For more stuff, check out our Facebook event page here.
Knoll Space Classics Sale: Feb 3 – Feb 8
We’re very excited about Knoll’s Classics Sale. Nothing is more timeless than modern design, so take advantage of the classics sale to save on a number of mid-century classic and modern designs. All pieces designed by Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Warren Platner, Jens Risom, Eero Saarinen and Marcel Breuer will be 15% off! You can choose from hundreds of fabrics and finishes to acquire and made to order, unique piece.
The sale will include:
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