Florence Knoll Bassett "led an office revolution"
As part of our mid-century modern series, we portray Florence Knoll Bassett, who transformed how we think of office design with her streamlined furniture and leadership of design brand Knoll. More
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Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair requires "primitive method" of construction
As part of our mid-century modern series, we spotlight the iconic Diamond Chair, which artist Harry Bertoia sculpted for Hans and Florence Knoll by experimenting with metal wire. More
Knoll unveils new colours for its Bauhaus-era collections
American furniture producer Knoll has commissioned photographer Adam Jason Cohen to shoot its re-editioned black, white, and archival dark red Bauhaus-era collections at significant locations throughout Los Angeles. More
Noel Mercado uses salvaged car parts to modify Marcel Breuer chairs
A Cesca Chair decked out with hundreds of air fresheners and Spoleto Chair adorned with speakers are among American artist Noel Mercado's modification of classic Knoll chairs using salvaged chair parts. More
MillerKnoll design collective offers "unmatched" catalogue of products
Promotion: one of the world's largest collections of design companies, MillerKnoll says that each of its brands "offers a distinct perspective on design and a full portfolio of products". More
MillerKnoll CEO tells employees with bonus concerns to "leave pity city"
MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen has told employees of the US furniture company to be focused on profits and not their lack of bonuses at a company-wide meeting about motivation. More
Herman Miller and Knoll rebrand as MillerKnoll following acquisition of historic design brand
American furniture brand Herman Miller has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of Knoll and renamed the new group MillerKnoll. More
Knoll presents Piero Lissoni's complete KN Collection in online video show
Dezeen promotion: Milanese architect Piero Lissoni has completed his collection of seating designs for American furniture brand Knoll. More
Furniture brands Herman Miller and Knoll announce merger
Furniture brand Herman Miller is acquiring fellow manufacturer Knoll in a transaction that will see the two American design companies combined into one. More
Barber and Osgerby creates Smalto enamel tables for Knoll
London studio Barber and Osgerby has worked with Knoll on a collection of tables with light-fast and waterproof enamel tops that mean they can be used both indoors and outdoors. More
Office design pioneer Florence Knoll Bassett dies aged 101
Florence Knoll Bassett, the designer who pioneered the modern open-plan office, has passed away. More
Knoll opens LA store based on Moroccan castle by Johnston Marklee
US furniture brand Knoll has opened a store in Los Angeles designed by local architecture firm Johnston Marklee, with white archways modelled on its former president's home in Morocco. More
Knoll purchases Muuto in $300 million deal
Scandinavian brand Muuto has been bought by US company Knoll, in a deal that aims to see the company's business double within the next five years. More
Knoll's Rockwell Unscripted furniture turns offices into stage sets
Dezeen promotion: architect and designer David Rockwell has used his experience in scenic design to create a range of office furniture for US brand Knoll, which allows companies to quickly reconfigure their workspaces as is often done during a theatre production. More
David Adjaye's Prism Lounge Series completes his Washington Collection for Knoll
Architect David Adjaye has introduced a faceted furniture range as the last in his Washington Collection for American brand Knoll. More
Furniture by Bertoia, Jacobsen and Platner introduced with gold-plated finishes
Mid-century furniture pieces by designers including Warren Platner, Harry Bertoia and Arne Jacobsen are being reproduced as gold versions thanks to improvements in metal-coating technology (+ slideshow). More
Postmodern design: Queen Anne chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Pomo summer: Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown helped lead the charge for Postmodernism in America. Their Queen Anne chair – one of a series of flattened designs developed by the duo in the 1980s – injected humour into the furniture industry and is the next in our summer series on the controversial movement. More
Interactive slideshow: explore new products from Antenna Design for Knoll
Dezeen promotion: explore Knoll's collection of adaptable office furniture in this interactive slideshow, which features new pieces by New York studio Antenna Design. More
Barber & Osgerby's Pilot chairs for Knoll feature oversized square backs
Clerkenwell Design Week 2015: London design duo Barber & Osgerby will present a range of lounge chairs for American furniture brand Knoll during this year's Clerkenwell Design Week, which begins today (+ slideshow). More
B&B Italia in takeover talks with American suitor
Business news: luxury brand B&B Italia could be sold to a major American furniture group, Dezeen understands. More