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    Florence Knoll Credenza

    When Florence Knoll revolutionized private office design by replacing the typical executive desk with a table desk, she needed a place for all the filing and storage that had traditionally lived in desk drawers. Her solution, executed in typical Florence Knoll elegance, was the low credenza. “I did it because I needed the piece of furniture for a job and it wasn’t there, so I designed it.” Perfectly proportioned and immaculately detailed, the design embodies Florence Knoll’s adherence to the teachings of her favorite mentor, Mies van der Rohe.

     

    Updated for today's needs, Florence Knoll two and four position credenzas are now available in a larger size with proper ventilation cutouts to accommodate AV racks and equipment.  The generous new dimensions will ensure that all equipment and cords are hidden in style yet easily accessible, perfect for any high end conference room.

    Knoll Florence Collection Sofa Settee Table history

    Product story

    Prior to the pioneering approach of Florence Knoll and the Knoll Planning Unit, executive offices in America were nearly all planned the same way — a way that Florence Knoll found illogical.

    Seeking to create a space better suited to the executive’s primary function — communication — Florence reconsidered the layout from an architectural perspective. She replaced an imposing, diagonal desk with the more inviting table desk, placed parallel to the back wall. Storage was moved to behind the table in a low, matching credenza.

    To execute this new layout, Florence introduced the 2544 Credenza in 1961. The elegant design exuded executive quality, and clearly exhibited Mies van der Rohe’s impact on Florence’s approach to design. 

    Florence Knoll

    Florence Knoll

    After demonstrating an early interest in architecture, Florence Schust was enrolled at the Kingswood School for Girls, adjacent to the Cranbrook Academy of Art. There she met Eilel Saarinen, and went on to study under some of the greatest 20th century architects, including Gropius, Breuer, and Mies van der Rohe.

    With Florence’s design skills and her husband Hans’ business acumen and salesmanship, the pair grew Knoll into an international arbiter of style and design. In creating the revolutionary Knoll Planning Unit, Florence Knoll defined the standard for the modern corporate interiors of post-war America.

    Additional Info

    Construction and Details
    • STANDARD DEPTH
      • Available in two and four positions with a variety of drawer and door combinations
      • Credenza tops are available in wood, coated and natural marble, in a wide range of colors and finishes
      • Sides, back, drawer and door fronts are wood veneer
      • 2545M available in white lacquer
      • Base available in polished or satin chrome
      • Optional central locking system available
      • KnollStudio logo and Florence Knoll’s signature is stamped onto the base frame
    • AV DEPTH
      • Available in two and four positions (two and four doors, respectively)
      • Each interior cabinet measures 20"W x 21.75"D x 24"H
      • Ventilation cutouts are located on the backs of each position and measure 11.5"W x 15.25"H
        • There is an additional covered ventilation hole on the bottom of each position with a 3.875" diameter.
      • Credenza tops are available in wood, coated and natural marble, in a wide range of colors and finishes
      • Sides, back and door fronts are wood veneer
      • Base available in polished or satin chrome
      • Optional central locking system available
      • KnollStudio logo and Florence Knoll’s signature is stamped onto the base frame
    Sustainable Design and Environmental Certification
    • Learn more about Florence Knoll™ Credenzas product certifications and materials at Ecomedes.

    Dimensions

    Drawer and door fronts in same wood veneers or lacquer finish as body. All have polished aluminum pulls, top flush mounted storage doors with magnetic closures. Drawer and storage have matching veneer inside. NOTE: Only 2544M and 2545M are available with white laquer finish.

    Body and Top Veneers

    Coated Marble

    Satin Coated Marble

    Natural Marble

    Frame

    Configure Florence Knoll Credenza

    The configurator below is for reference purposes only. All options, finishes and sizes may not be represented.
    For the complete scope, please refer to the KnollStudio price list.


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    Florence Knoll Credenzas Two Position

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    Florence Knoll Credenzas Four Position