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Field trip: After browsing 800 years of Dutch history at the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam, art enthusiasts relax over gourmet fare Rijks Restaurant, located in the museum’s Philips Wing. Fully renovated in 2023, the restaurant welcomes guests with a warm, neutral palette and comfortable chairs by Eero Saarinen. These chairs—known as Saarinen Executive Chairs—introduced sophistication and sculptural form to boardrooms in 1950. Today, they are just as likely to be found in dining rooms as they are in corner offices. Click here to explore the Saarinen Collection:

From a warm, cedar-clad residence in Los Angeles to a cool, sophisticated penthouse in Amsterdam, the Platner Chair brings order and beauty to any interior. Each chair requires more than 1000 individual welds to make, and its meticulously crafted steel frame is offered in a choice of nickel, bronze, or gold finish. Click here to explore the Platner Collection: https://lnkd.in/dhPTRwu2 Images courtesy of: 1. Art of Interiors, Yoshihiro Makino 2. Dymfy Erens, Carole Martinod Studio

Private Entry: Located in the mountains surrounding Rio de Janeiro, Casa das Canoas was the third home Oscar Niemeyer designed for his own family. Completed in 1953, the structure shows how modern materials, specifically reinforced concrete, allowed Niemeyer to freely shape the home to fit the irregularities of the natural environment. Rather than removing a massive rock on the building site, Niemeyer incorporated it into the design. An oversized sinuous slab roof—the shape of which is echoed in the Saarinen table and chairs—creates several covered outdoor areas in which to enjoy in this tropical hideaway. Click here to explore the Saarinen Collection: https://lnkd.in/eJvdqFJs Photos by Robert Rieger

The ideals formed at the Bauhaus are still felt throughout society, and the furniture created at that time continues to shape the contemporary landscape. Many at the school, including Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, believed in the German concept of ‘gesamtkunswerk,’ where multiple art forms are used holistically to create a cohesive whole. Mies continued to explore this idea at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he became a trusted mentor to architecture student Florence Knoll. Years later, Mies granted Knoll the production rights to the Barcelona Collection. Now a signature of the Knoll brand, every Barcelona piece is built to Mies’ exacting standards. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/edzfCRfH

Florence and Hans Knoll knew they weren’t just making furniture, they were creating works of art. That’s why Ludwig Mies van der Rohe granted Knoll the production rights to his Barcelona Collection. He knew the company—known for its manufacturing expertise and uncompromising attention to detail—made furniture that met his very strict standards. Even today, the seat of the Barcelona Chair is made from 40 individual panels that are cut, welted, and tufted by hand. Click here to learn more about the authentic Barcelona Collection: https://lnkd.in/eYXfDYKs

With a crisply defined, architectural frame wrapping around thick comfortable cushions, the Bastiano Collection plays with contrasts—hard and soft, straight and curved. Knoll customers in North America can now purchase this elegantly informal seating in walnut and oak, in addition to the classic ebonized ash. Click here to explore the collection: https://lnkd.in/er8PWbzm

Inspired by the idea of an island-like platform, the Matic Sofa by Piero Lissoni is a versatile piece for conversation or relaxation. These original sketches from the designer show how its moveable backrest can be bent to a variety of positions. The Matic Sofa is now available globally. Click here to explore Matic: https://lnkd.in/eFb-gkru

Proportion, rhythm, and materiality come together in the recently refreshed Knoll Paris to create a harmonious total design, where the interior relates to the architectural setting. By drawing on the vast portfolio of color, material, and finish options available on Knoll furniture, layers of tonal and textural materiality define the function and feeling of the space. Come see it for yourself, and while you’re here, check out the Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair and Model 33 Sofa, now available globally. Visit Knoll Paris at 268 Boulevard Saint-Germain.

Now available globally, the Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair and Model 33 Sofa are classic designs that speak in a contemporary voice. With tubular steel frames supporting beautifully proportioned cushions, Models 31 and 33 marry robust comfort with timeless, pared-down elegance—a Florence Knoll signature. Click here to see the collection: https://lnkd.in/eXBQZ9qR

Previously available only in Europe, the Laccio Table with marble top is now offered in North America. Marcel Breuer’s use of tubular steel—which defines the crisp outline of these nesting tables—revolutionized furniture construction and inspired generations of designers. Click here to explore the Laccio Table Collection: https://lnkd.in/gcTfgyGx