Florence Knoll

Born in Michigan in 1917, Florence Knoll (née Schust) occupied a central position in the development of mid-century design in the United States. Advocating for the importance of interiors in the architectural design process, she significantly developed the field of interior design and pioneered a humanized form of modernism. Born to a family of prosperous bakers and entrepreneurs but orphaned by the age of twelve, Knoll’s education and career exhibits a remarkable tenacity. She followed a focused path of architectural education and established an extensive network of designers. A student at Kingswood and then at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Eliel Saarinen’s architecture course, Knoll was brought... more.

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