Were there any particular creative challenges or opportunities creating a contemporary line for a company that's widely known for "classics" of modern furniture? Even the ‘classics’ are true to their own time—this is what gives them an enduring quality and an integrity that withstands fashion. I simply tried to respond honestly to a moment in time and by doing this, I hope the chairs will have a relevance well into the future. This is my interpretation of ‘contemporary.’ The limited edition Washington Corona Table (shown above) is made of four cast bronze panels. Photo by: Ilan Rubin Photo 3 of 9 in David Adjaye for Knoll by Diana Budds

David Adjaye for Knoll

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Were there any particular creative challenges or opportunities creating a contemporary line for a company that's widely known for "classics" of modern furniture?

Even the ‘classics’ are true to their own time—this is what gives them an enduring quality and an integrity that withstands fashion. I simply tried to respond honestly to a moment in time and by doing this, I hope the chairs will have a relevance well into the future. This is my interpretation of ‘contemporary.’

The limited edition Washington Corona Table (shown above) is made of four cast bronze panels. Photo by: Ilan Rubin