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