MILAN, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Salone
Internazionale del Mobile 2024, Knoll draws from its roots to
present new and re-defined ideas for contemporary ways of life. The
brand is introducing a suite of products for the home, including a
new collaboration with cultural polymath Willo Perron and a contemporary reframing of
classic Bauhaus-era collections.
Designed by Belgian architecture practice OFFICE, the Knoll
pavilion is built with repurposed and recycled materials. It
envisions residential life through a sequence of intimate spaces
and elegant flower gardens.
The pavilion houses the debut of the Perron Pillo Sofa by
Willo Perron, the latest in the
Knoll tradition of contemporary designer collaborations. The brand
is also revealing its archival reissue of the Tugendhat Chair by
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, as
well as three new ultra-matte finishes for the Wassily
Chair, Laccio Tables, and Cesca Chairs and
Stools by Marcel Breuer, and
the MR Chairs and Tables by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
New at Salone 2024:
Tugendhat Chair, Perron Pillo
Sofa, and New Bauhaus Colors
Tugendhat Chair by Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe
Knoll is revealing its reissue of the
Tugendhat Chair, a Ludwig Mies van der
Rohe masterpiece originally designed in 1929. The
sophisticated lounge chair delivers comfort and versatility with a
cantilevered base, leather strap back, and sleek form. A pair of
untufted cushions and optional armrests top the chair's pleasingly
kinetic frame.
The Tugendhat Chair speaks to the Knoll architectural heritage.
First known as the Feder-Sessel ("spring chair" in English), five
chairs were installed in the home designed by Mies and Lilly Reich for the Tugendhat family in
Brno, Czech Republic. When photos
of Villa Tugendhat were featured in the press, the chair was
renamed.
Although last produced by Knoll in the 1960s and 70s,
Tugendhat's relaxed yet elevated appeal is ideally suited to how we
live and work today—a testament to its timelessness. It is offered
in two finishes and a wide array of upholstery options.
"Since joining Knoll, it has been important for our team to
reflect on the original body of our brand's work and look for ways
to bring new life to some of our most recognized pieces," said
Jonathan Olivares, Senior Vice
President of Design. "When done successfully, these reintroductions
underscore the elevated standard that we and our discerning
clients, hold Knoll to."
Perron Pillo Sofa by Willo
Perron
Looking to the future of design, Knoll is introducing a sofa
created in partnership with multidisciplinary designer Willo Perron. The Perron Pillo Sofa translates
the designer's distinct perspective to an unexpected
form—seemingly, a stack of oversized pillows—that offers
unforgettable comfort.
Willo Perron said of his
approach, "Everything I do has a bit of humor in it. I wanted the
sofa to evoke surprise and emotion."
Pillo evokes an all-encompassing comfort that feels easy and
familiar. With deep seats designed to be sat in, not on, the sofa
serves as a refuge, inviting you to jump in, curl up, and relax.
Pillo's individual components can be combined and reconfigured in
countless ways, and its simple construction welcomes a variety of
textiles —a showcase for the customer's creativity.
New Colors Reframe Bauhaus-Era Collections
Knoll
announces three new finishes for four Bauhaus-era collections.
White, black, and an archival dark red are now available for the MR
Chair and MR Tables by Ludwig Mies van der
Rohe, and for the Wassily Chair, Cesca Chairs and Stools, and Laccio Tables by
Marcel Breuer. This release marks
the first time the tubular steel collections will be commercially
produced in the ultra-matte finishes.
The collections were first introduced when Mies and Breuer were
both at the Bauhaus, and the new colors have roots in the
institution. The dark red ultra-matte finish was inspired by a
Bauhaus color originally offered on the MR Chair, while the white
and black were valued by Bauhaus designers for how they reflected
or absorbed light, enhanced geometric forms, and defined
edges.
Olivares commented, "When these pieces were first made by
workshops in Germany their frames
were painted, giving us a precedent to build on and license to take
on the recoloring. Seeing the tubular structures in white, black
and red, the way these colors interact with the seats and
backrests, completely changes our perception of the work and allows
us to see them with fresh eyes."
The Knoll Pavilion by OFFICE
OFFICE, the studio founded by Belgian architect duo Kersten Geers and David
Van Severen, returns to design the 2024 Knoll pavilion,
built with recycled and recyclable materials from last year's fair.
The plan features a series of interconnected rooms and vignettes
that envision contemporary interiors surrounded by gardens,
designed by Jeroen Provoost.
Jonathan Olivares comments, "From
year to year gardens within the pavilion change, transporting the
visitor to different habitats, The modernist paradigm, which Knoll
is rooted in, sees architecture and design as a universal program
that can exist in harmony with any cultural or geographic
setting."
The ceramic works of Los
Angeles-based artist Willy
Reed and the wall hung rugs by Chris G. of Sleepwalk Rug
Company send a current of contemporary west coast culture through
the pavilion.
Additional information about the collections can be found on
Knoll.com and KnollEurope.com.
About Knoll
Founded in 1938, Knoll is a globally recognized leader in modern
design. Knoll uses modern design to create places people love to
be, and over the last 85 years, its commitment to modern design and
ongoing dialogue with designers and customers has yielded a
timeless collection of pioneering products for high-performance
workplaces, work-from-home settings, and luxury residential
interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate
and Institutional Achievement from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian
Design Museum, Knoll has championed sustainable practices in
manufacturing. Knoll is a founding sponsor of the World Monuments
Fund Modernism at Risk program. Knoll is a part of MillerKnoll, a
collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the
world we live in. For more information, visit knoll.com.
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