A trailblazer for Mid-century Modern design, Florence Schust Knoll, nicknamed Shu by her childhood friend Eero Saarinen, took her exquisite taste and showed the world how to design a life well-lived through the perennially chic "Knoll Look".
We look to Shu in everything that we do—and that's why we've named our seasonal online magazine in her honor. Shu shares how others take a cue from her philosophy today. Because we can all learn from Shu.
How Florence Knoll and Harry Bertoia altered the feeling of space.
Read the StoryNoel Mercado applies upcycled materials to Knoll chairs in a marriage of personal memory and meticulous craft.
Read the StoryA family makes space for art and community in a house by Studio Gang.
Read the StoryDive into the architect’s relationship with his grandfather, Mies van der Rohe.
Read the StoryDiscover how Webster collects for the home and gallery.
Read the StoryHere's how she chooses essentials and designs for spaces of every size.
Read the StoryEnsure that your holiday gathering is anything but paint-by-numbers.
Read the StoryHere's how she designs with an artist's approach.
Read the StoryWe delved into different designer interpretations of the familiar form.
Read the StoryMarcel Breuer’s revolutionary experiment in materiality came at the right moment for design.
Read the StoryHere's how she designs to get it done.
Read the StoryDiscover how the couple created a home that both reflects the character of their family, and merges reverence for historic details and modern interior architecture.
Read the StoryFive Tips for Planning a Space that Works for You.
Read the StoryDiscover how David Adjaye influenced the design of his space.
Read the StorySee how the team behind Heath Ceramics approach their home and work life.
Read the StoryAna Araujo's new book explores Florence Knoll's impact on the workplace and home.
Read the StorySee how she balances a simplicity, character and the occasional burst of color.
Read the StoryInspiration June 02, 2020
The Studio Edit showcases how Knoll furniture comes together to create inspired spaces made for living.
READ MOREInspiration November 08, 2019
David Adjaye designs the crimson red Ruby City in San Antonio, Texas—a “little temple for art” and vision of the late Linda Pace.
READ MOREInspiration June 07, 2019
ARO designs a modern marvel in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut with beautiful views and a minimalist design.
READ MOREInspiration May 13, 2019
We sat down with author Beverly Twitchell to learn more about her new book and time spent with Harry Bertoia himself.
READ MOREInspiration February 15, 2019
Once an enigma, “the Forgotten Frey,” as it has become known, will welcome the design community for the first time over Modernism Week.
READ MOREInspiration June 04, 2018
Meet Marc Newson's Aluminum Chair for Knoll - a forward-looking expression that synthesizes simplicity, material and precision.
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