Last Wednesday marked Michigan-born design and furniture icon Florence Knoll's 100th birthday. While no longer designing, she carries an incredibly important place in American design history—thanks to her thoughtful creations that were functional but sleek and stylish. Her many designs—from tables and desks to chairs, sofas, benches and stools—are timeless; reflecting her architectural training and overall sense of style.
We had a quick chat with Knoll's Executive Vice President of Design, Benjamin A. Pardo about Knoll's pragmatic approach to design, her forward-thinking ethos and its significance to Knoll and the industry as a whole.