Designed in 1954, the Florence Schust Knoll FlL 21 Armchair (often referred to as the Lounge Chair) is a cornerstone of mid-century modern design. Florence Knoll a pioneer who famously described her furniture designs as the "meat and potatoes" that allowed more flamboyant pieces to shine created this armchair to bring structural rhythm and architectural scale to the modern interior. The chair is defined by its cubic silhouette and clean, right-angled lines, reflecting the influence of her mentor, Mies van der Rohe. Despite its rigid exterior, the interior features deep, high-resiliency foam cushions that provide surprising comfort without losing their shape. The iconic "grid" tufting on the seat and back cushions is achieved without buttons in the original design, maintaining a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. A heavy-gauge steel base, finished in polished or satin chrome, provides a sturdy, "floating" appearance. The Florence Schust Knoll FL 21 Armchair isn't just a seat; it’s a piece of architectural furniture. It was designed to solve the problem of how to fill a room without cluttering it. Its footprint is efficient, its profile is low, and its aesthetic is timeless making it as relevant in a 21st-century glass skyscraper as it was in a 1950s executive office.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
• Height 76 cm (30”)
• Width 86 cm (33.8”)
• Depht 83 cm (32.6”)
• HSeat 47 cm (18.5”)
Material
• Fabric
• Leather
• Wood
• Steel
General Information:
• Contract
• Residential
ICONE DESIGN
Icone Design is a brand that produces furnishings derived from the original designs of the great protagonists of early modernism, crafted today with the same attention, precision, and dedication to detail. Each Icone Design collection expresses its own unique identity, yet all share a unified vision: the belief that the design of the future can be built upon the extraordinary legacy that modernity has entrusted to us. Complementing this heritage, their replica furniture showcases Italian‑made luxury seating inspired by the world’s most iconic designers, created with refined materials and meticulous craftsmanship to honor and reinterpret timeless design classics.
