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Custom Florence Knoll 108" Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome

Creator: Knoll
Offered by: Object Refinery

Description
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is evident in this elegant custom-designed Executive Credenza Desk. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the renowned "Planning Unit," serving clients like IBM and CBS while reshaping the modern American home and workspace. Her commitment to both function and aesthetics resulted in a now-iconic furniture collection, including sofas, lounge chairs, tables, desks, and credenzas, each embodying her timeless vision of modernism.

We acquired a suite of Knoll pieces from an executive office, with this credenza desk as the crown jewel. This extraordinary piece was a custom commission, designed and built to spec by Knoll. Drawing from Florence Knoll’s signature aesthetic, it features her iconic minimalist chrome pulls, a "floating" wood top, and a preference for exotic wood grain to face the pieces bearing her company’s name. Measuring an impressive 108 inches in length, this monumental desk offers both a generous cabinet and four deep drawers for storage. The pulls and hinges are identical to those found in Knoll’s classic line of credenzas. Instead of metal legs, this desk showcases a sleek chrome toe kick, enhancing the sense of weightlessness for which Knoll designs are renowned.

Custom, one-of-a-kind expressions of authentic Knoll design rarely become available. This credenza desk stands as a phenomenal example of a special build from Knoll’s facility, most likely commissioned by an architectural team alongside the other Knoll pieces from this executive office. A Knoll inspector’s sticker is present inside the structure, and the two built-in locks on the desktop function with the included original key, which bears the classic Knoll “K” logo engraving.

This piece remains in exceptional original condition, showing only minor wear consistent with its age and history. Additionally, we have a matching Executive Cabinet that pairs perfectly with this credenza desk.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Walnut & Chrome
Condition:	Good. Minor wear consistent with age and history
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	772958

Dimensions

W.	108 in;	H.	28.5 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	274.32 cm;	H.	72.39 cm;	D.	66.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

Stories exist in many forms, we see them in objects. The aesthetic of those before us is passed down through their surviving creations. These are the objects we search for; to preserve, refine, & continue the story. Object Refinery combines design obsession, fine craftsmanship, and a love for history in our worldwide search for objects. Based in Connecticut, USA; we partner with a network of local artisans to restore and refine our findings before passing them on to the next collector.