Florence Knoll

Florence Knoll Sofa, 1954 Pure geometry: tufted cushions set in a slim polished chrome frame, the restrained architectural look that shaped countless modernist offices and living rooms. Knoll has kept it in production. The standard model is crisp and fairly shallow, good for posture rather than sprawling. Knoll's Relaxed version answers that with deeper seats and softer cushions, nearly three inches deeper than the original, and is the better choice for a home. It is expensive new but built on a solid wood inner frame, and its low, straight profile suits a narrow room or a sofa that floats in front of a window.