Florence Knoll: “2544” sideboard in rosewood

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, model 2544 rosewood sideboard, chrome-plated steel base, adjustable glides.

• W 190.5 CM X D 46 CM X H 64 CM.
• P useful 40 CM.
• Drawers P 38 CM X H 10 CM/23 CM.
• Very nice condition, normal wear marks on the shelf (see picture).

Rosewood “2544” sideboard by Florence Knoll

Large model 2544 sideboard designed by Florence Knoll and published by Knoll International in the 1960s. Made in rosewood, this modernist credenza combines the warmth of a spectacular veneer with a structure of particularly restrained lines, characteristic of post-war American furniture.

The piece has been fully restored and is in remarkable condition. The rosewood has been carefully cleaned and revived, revealing the full depth of its grain and the richness of its natural figuring. The chrome structure, in turn, highlights the rigorous balance of the design developed by Florence Knoll.

The model’s clean design rests on a chrome-plated steel base and reflects the approach developed by Florence Knoll within the Planning Unit, where furniture and interior architecture were conceived as a coherent whole. The low, horizontal proportions of this sideboard enhance its architectural character while showcasing the graphic presence of the rosewood.

Both a storage piece and a statement piece, this model evokes the great modernist fit-outs of American administrative headquarters and executive offices of the 1950s and 1960s. Thanks to its balanced proportions, this sideboard can be used both in a living room as a high-end TV unit and in an office or reception area, where its modernist aesthetic naturally complements contemporary architecture.

A major figure in 20th-century design, Florence Knoll played a lasting role in introducing modernism into domestic and professional spaces, alongside creators such as Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen.

An iconic vintage sideboard of American modernist design, sought after for the quality of its materials, the purity of its lines, and the exceptional visual presence of its rosewood.