Florence Knoll Mid Century Modern Oval Marble Top Chrome Dining Conference Table

Description

An iconic Florence Knoll dining / conference table or desk. Features a beautiful oval Marquina marble top over a chrome plated steel tripod base, circa 1960s.

Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett (May 24, 1917 – January 25, 2019) 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. 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 colour.

Condition

Fair; the base has pitting to the chrome plated base. Mostly along the top. The oval marble top was broken at some point in the past and professionally repaired with iron rods. wear and distressing to the surface. Spotting as well as some rings.

Dimensions

27.75"h x 48" x 77.75"