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Florence Knoll

person 6 connections Est. 1917
About
Architect & furniture designer (1917-2019). Cranbrook alumna. After her parents died, Eliel Saarinen became her guardian. Founded Knoll Inc with Hans Knoll. Revolutionized modern office design.
Connections
Mentorship (1)
Eliel Saarinen person ward & protégée
Career (1)
Harry Bertoia person Knoll Inc designer
Education (1)
Cranbrook Academy of Art institution alumna
Colleague (3)
Charles Eames person Cranbrook contemporaries, both studied under Eliel Saarinen
Eero Saarinen person Both grew up on Cranbrook campus, lifelong collaborators
Ray Eames person Cranbrook contemporaries
Eliel SaarinenHarry BertoiaCranbrook Aca..Charles EamesRay EamesEero Saarinen Florence Knoll