Among her many innovations, Florence Knoll introduced padded and tufted upholstered chair seats without armrests, so that space flowed effortlessly around them, and custom-colored curtains to compensate for the unnatural quality of the new fluorescent lights. In this lecture, Christine Gorby will explore how Florence Knoll reconceptualized the use of textiles as integral architectural elements within the modern interior and in the context of dynamic social and technological changes.
Christine Gorby is an architect and associate professor of architecture, Pennsylvania State University, College of Arts and Architecture.
$20 general
$15 seniors and students
BGC, 38 West 86th Street
To register: programs@bgc.bard.edu
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Knoll Textiles, 1945 – 2010
This soon-to-close exhibition looks at the individuals and ideas that helped shape KnollTextiles.
Articles
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Knoll Textiles
The roster of furniture designers who have graced the factories of Knoll is startling: Saarinen, Platner, Bertoia, Breuer. But the textile designers like Marianne Strengell, Evelyn Hill…
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Behind the Scenes: Knoll Textiles
Many a modern-design enthusiast can spot a Cesca side chair and say it was designed by Marcel Breuer. But, were it upholstered in Digit fabric, few could name the textile designer. (Answer: Suzanne…
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Knoll Warehouse Sale
Florence, Mies, Eero: Up to 80% Off.
Video
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Dwell on Design 2011
Join us behind the scenes of Dwell on Design where 21,000 attendees gathered at the Los Angeles Convention center to discover the latest innovations in modern design.
Products
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Florence Knoll Settee
Available in more than 100 Knoll fabrics and leathers
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Castle Textiles
Color us glad to have come across the lovely textiles from Autralia-based designer Rachel Castle. Her collection of bright-but-simple bedlinens, throws, cushions, and embroidered artwork is beyond…
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3D Textiles
Wool felt takes on a new dimension, literally. The fluted patterns have been used for cushions, but could clad a whole room.
Tip
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What to Keep inside a Credenza
It’s really handy to have extra clean dishes, plates, and silverware ready to go in the credenza. The sideboard is also a nice place to bring the food and place it somewhere besides the table.
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