You Don’t Want to Miss This Rare Sale on Knoll Furnishings for Your Dining Room
Design Within Reach is offering 15% off and free shipping on their entire Knoll inventory, as well as select dining room furniture and decor.
From now through February 25, Design Within Reach shoppers can enjoy discounts and free shipping (on orders over $5000) on a grand assortment of dining items, including some truly classic Knoll pieces. Check out what we've got on our wishlist below.
Knoll Barcelona Table
Exhibiting an unerring sense of proportion, as well as minimalist forms and exquisitely refined details, architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's tables and chairs have been called "architecture in miniature." The Barcelona Table (1930) was originally created for the Mies-designed Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic. Absolute in its elegance, the seamless, single-piece construction of the base ensures precision and durability. The polished chrome frame is stamped with the KnollStudio logo and the designer’s signature. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Chilewich Stitch Placemats, Set of 4
Over the years, Sandy Chilewich has expanded her tabletop collection with both natural and synthetic materials in varied textures and colors. Today, she continues to redefine how people dress their dining spaces, motivated by a desire to represent the luxury of premium knitwear in woven textiles that are cleanable, durable and sustainable. Her Stitch Placemats (2015) feature brightly colored yarns alternately brought to the surface and then floated on the back in a crisscross pattern using a technique called "tissue pick." They’re constructed of eco-friendly TerraStrand vinyl yarn treated with Microban to inhibit growth of bacteria, mold and mildew. Suitable for use indoors and out. Wash by hand with soap and water. Made in U.S.A.
Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
The expressive sculptural forms of Eero Saarinen’s furniture can also be found in his architecture, from the TWA Terminal at Kennedy Airport to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis to Dulles International Airport. In 1940, the Finnish American and his friend Charles Eames took first prize at the Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition at MoMA. Later that decade, when Florence Knoll challenged Saarinen to create a chair that she could curl up in, she had found the right candidate for the task. The Womb Chair and Ottoman (1946) has an enveloping form that continues to be one of the most iconic and recognized representations of midcentury organic modernism. By applying foam molded over a fiberglass shell, Saarinen created a single-piece form that perfectly facilitates a relaxed sitting posture. Manufactured by Knoll according to the original specifications of the designer. Made in U.S.A. Photo Courtesy of Knoll
Ton Salt Chair
The compact footprint of the Salt Chair makes it a smart choice for cafés or just about anywhere you need to maximize seating. Unlike chairs that have widely splayed legs, a Salt Chair can be placed side by side with another without wasting space in between. Its lack of ornamentation and unnecessary excess lends this timeless, Shaker-style chair a modern feel. And no, it’s not named after its color – until recently, it’s been available only in black. Rather, it owes its title to being as fundamental as the salt shaker on your table. Finished in a water-based opaque paint that really makes the chair’s profile pop, Salt is unpretentious, familiar and made for everyday use. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Case Cross Fixed Table
After earning his degree in furniture design from Kingston Polytechnic in 1979, Matthew Hilton opened a design studio in London, and he’s been creating innovative, classic pieces ever since. The Cross Fixed Table (2005) is crafted with the designer’s trademark splayed-leg base for an impressive combination of legroom and stability. The fixed (by which we mean non-expanding) tabletop is finished with a solid wood chamfered edge for comfort and durability. Depending on size of chairs, this table seats up to eight people. Walnut table made in Malaysia, oak in Lithuania. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
HeyMat Spot Mat
Based in Oslo, Norway, Kristine Five Melvær holds master’s degrees in industrial design from the Oslo School of Architecture and Design and in visual communication from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Through her work, Melvær investigates and bridges the disciplines of product design and graphic design, focusing on realizing communicative potential of different objects and materials as a means to create emotional bonds with users. Her Spot Mat (2016) features a mélange of circular shapes in complementary hues that come together to create a contemporary pattern reminiscent of traditional woven textiles. This high-absorbency, long-lasting mat is manufactured from 50% post-consumer polyester and 50% recycled plastic bottles. Suitable for use indoors and out with a rubber backing that prevents slippage. Machine washable. Made in Belgium. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Knoll Barcelona Chair
When Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was chosen to create the furnishings for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona, he designed an iconic chair that many may not realize was born with royal roots. He built the Barcelona Chair to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain, while he also designed a stool for the attendees to rest on. He formed an angular, tufted cushion that comes from a single cowhide—either Spinneybeck® or Edelman Leather. The support is made of cowhide belting straps that are dyed to match the color of the chair. In order to create such precise tufting, 40 leather panels are cut individually and are both hand-welted and hand-tufted with leather buttons. In 1953, Mies van der Rohe officially granted the production rights to Florence Knoll, who was a close friend during their time at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, Knoll continues to produce the chair in the U.S.A. to the exact specifications of the original design. Photo Courtesy of Knoll
Knoll Saarinen Oval Dining Table
In a 1956 Time magazine cover story, Eero Saarinen said that "the underside of typical tables and chairs makes a confusing, unrestful world" and he was designing a new collection to "clear up the slum of legs in the U.S. home." Later that year, he completed his Pedestal Table (1956), whose form was inspired by a drop of high-viscosity liquid. This iconic table features a cast-aluminum base with abrasion-resistant Rilsan finish and a solid marble, wood veneer or laminate tabletop. Each is stamped with the KnollStudio logo and Eero Saarinen’s signature. This is the authentic Saarinen Pedestal Table by Knoll. Base made in China; tabletop made in Italy or U.S.A., depending on the material. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Ichendorf Torre Night Carafe Set
More than 100 years ago, Ichendorf was founded in a small town near Cologne, Germany, where it created ornate objects to meet the tastes of the period. The company changed its aesthetic in the early 1950s to celebrate perfect proportions and purity of materials. Now located in Milan, it’s renowned for its work in borosilicate glass. Many people associate this material with Pyrex, but in the hands of Ichendorf master glaziers, it’s transformed into very thin, lightweight pieces that are also supremely strong and resistant to temperature changes. Keep the Torre Night Carafe Set (2010) handy on your bedside table to avoid getting parched during the night. Dishwasher safe. Made in China. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Kartell Generic C Chair
Philippe Starck has always been a firm believer in the concept of "democratic design," or the production of quality items available at lower prices so more people can enjoy them worldwide. He identifies the "generics" of community seating with his aptly named Generic C (2016), a chair he designed specifically for gathering spaces such as bars and restaurants. Lightweight yet highly durable, it’s fitted with a high seat back and wraparound armrest for surprising comfort. Suitable for use indoors and out. Stacks up to six high. Made in Italy. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Alessi Collo-Alto Salad Server Set
A native of Paris, designer Inga Sempé graduated in 1993 from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI). Since founding her own studio in 2000, she’s gone on to win a 2007 Red Dot Award and do work for Alessi, Luceplan and many others, aiming for simplicity and sustainability in her designs. Elegant yet functional, her Collo-Alto Salad Server Set (2015) is named for the slender sections between the handles and working ends (collo alto is Italian for "high neck"). Dishwasher safe. Made in Vietnam. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Gareth Neal Orb Grinder
As a hands-on designer, Gareth Neal is fascinated by the design process, whether it involves traditional tools, advanced equipment or a combination of both. Respect for his environment drives him to create pieces that will stand the test of time. A perfect companion to any kitchen, the geometric Orb Grinder (2017) is finely crafted from solid beech and fitted with a CrushGrind ceramic mechanism for longevity. Adjust coarseness of the grind simply by turning the knob at the base. Made in the Czech Republic. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Mondrian Mirror 22x22
What do you want a mirror to do for you? Define a space, bring more light into a room, reflect the real you? Whatever it is, the Mondrian Collection (2008) is a comprehensive system of mirrors suited to meet every need. Designed to proportionally play off one another, all sizes in the collection have a lightweight extruded aluminum frame that offers a quiet presence and won’t compete with other furnishings. A metal cleat hanging system allows for vertical or horizontal placement, and the polished edges and Masonite® backing complete the quality construction. This commercial-quality mirror can be used in damp areas. Made in U.S.A. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Ton Valencia Chair
Industrial designers Alex Selma and Clara del Portillo met at an exhibition for young designers in 2004. Two years later, they founded their studio and launched their first collection as Yonoh, an ambigram – a word that retains meaning even when its letters are flipped over or reversed – they invented to express the bicephalic (two-headed) character of their own approach. For the furniture company Ton, they created the Valencia Collection (2018), named for the Spanish city where Yonoh is based. With its ergonomic form, solid wood construction, steam-bent legs and generous backrest, Valencia has all the makings of a classic that will last for generations but never bore. Chair stacks up to six high. Made in the Czech Republic. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Linie Design Memo Rug
A graduate of The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Urd Moll Gundermann has worked with a number of international companies in the textile, fashion, print and industrial design industries. Since 2012, she’s served as designer and product developer at Linie Design, one of the largest developers and wholesalers of handmade rugs in Europe. Her Memo Rug (2016) is woven from pure wool, with fringe on both ends. It features geometric shapes in neutral colors that captivate the eye without dominating the room. Linie is a member of Care & Fair, an organization created to help fight illegal child labor and improve living conditions of carpet knotters and their families in India, Nepal and Pakistan. Made in India. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Design Within Reach Rug Pad
Available in seven sizes, our Rug Pad is a reversible, nonslip cushioned under-layer for your rug or floor mat. It protects floors, as well as the underside of your rug, providing a solid base that will reduce the rug’s tendency to pucker under the weight of furniture. Made domestically out of 100% recyclable materials, it won’t stain or discolor even after years of foot traffic. Can be cut to any size needed. Made in U.S.A. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Shin and Tomoko Azumi LEM Piston Stool
Shin and Tomoko Azumi have brought innovation to a range of products, from subwoofer speakers to salt and pepper shakers to their LEM Piston Stool (2000). Named Product of the Year at the FX International Interior Design Awards in the year of its release, the often copied LEM Piston Stool reveals a rigorous and original rethinking of the form and function of seating. The sculptural seat not only swivels but also adjusts easily from counter height to bar height with a lever that activates a gas cylinder. While utility strongly determines its form, this unique stool also has a visual lightness that creates the illusion of freedom from gravity. After designing the LEM Piston Stool, Shin and Tomoko Azumi dissolved their partnership to start solo practices, and they both still develop furniture, lighting and interiors for clients worldwide. LEM is included in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Made in Italy. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
Knoll Saarinen Tulip Armless Chair
When Eero Saarinen designed his Pedestal Collection for Knoll in 1956, he created an alternative to the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" that he thought tables and chairs had become known for. The Tulip Chair—available with or without arms—sits on a cast-aluminum base that was inspired by a drop of high-viscosity liquid and can be topped with a black or white Rilsan®-coated finish. The molded fiberglass shell seat swivels so that it’s easy to slide in and out from a table. Since Saarinen saw himself as a "form giver," his design was inevitably sculptural—and has become an iconic silhouette used throughout modern homes. Each Tulip Chair is stamped with Saarinen’s signature and the KnollStudio logo.
Case Dulwich Extension Table
Matthew Hilton doesn’t believe in design movements and instead prefers to think of the whole design process as part of the evolution of any object through history. The Dulwich Extension Table (2016) is a fine example of how his products are imbued with feeling and functionality. While the name is pronounced "dull-itch" (like Greenwich), this table is certain to be a place for many lively and engaging conversations. Dulwich boasts exquisite proportions, with legs that draw away from the corners to maximize legroom, as well as fine details that speak to its quality, like mitered joints and visible through-tenons on the legs. Its locking steel extension mechanism is specially designed to allow for easy opening. Simply pull one end of the table to simultaneously open both halves. Depending on size of chairs, Dulwich can seat up to 10 people. Made in Lithuania. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
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