Object Refinery

At a Glance: - An early example of Bertoia’s Bird Chair design, fully restored. - The newly crafted upholstered cover features a Raf Simons designed wool bouclé by Kvadrat. - The sle...

At a Glance: - Rare Mid-Century sculptural lounge chair with a dramatic grasshopper-inspired profile. - Solid white oak frame fully restored and finished in a warm medium brown. - Hand-woven Neeru Kumar Window Weave textile chosen for its subtle herringbone and diamond structure. - Belgian linen piping from Kerry Joyce that enhances the chair’s linear geometry. - A one of a kind statement piece that reads beautifully from every angle. In-Depth: When we source objects for our inventory, we gravitate toward pieces with a clear place in design history or those with an attractive presence and timeless lines. It is rare for us to encounter a chair that cannot be definitively identified or matched to a comparable reference during our research. When this does occur, and we find ourselves captivated yet without a verified provenance, the answer is always to acquire the piece for our collection. This chair is one of those discoveries. We believe it to be a rare, possibly one of a kind, grasshopper-form accent chair that we had the pleasure of restoring in its entirety. We were so taken by its sculptural frame that we approached the restoration with complete conviction. Our goal was to preserve the integrity of the design while selecting materials that enhance its timeless character. The dramatic z-form arms were originally finished in black paint. Once stripped, they revealed white oak with a beautiful grain pattern that we enriched with a warm medium brown stain. To complement and celebrate the inherent geometry of the frame, we turned to the Pat McGann...

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection is one of the most recognizable forms in furniture design. Colloquially known as the “Tulip”, Saarinen’s mission was to resolve the chaos under fu...

Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...

At a Glance: - Delicate scale and easy to use in multiple spaces. Paul McCobb was known for this. - Ample storage in a small overall form. - Finished all-around, are also meant to d...

The rich, intricate veining of burlwood never fails to draw the eye, and we make sure it’s always represented in our collection. This petite burlwood cabinet captivated us not only f...

Our search for truly timeless design is an ongoing pursuit. We are constantly discovering pieces with rich backgrounds and quiet stories, and every so often one enters our workshop a...

Although only a handful of Charles Pollock’s designs were produced for Knoll’s Studio Collection, the pieces that did make it into production have become enduring icons of modern des...

We are always searching for pieces of any style and from any era that feel timeless and have an appealing presence. We were drawn to this late twentieth century table by the renowned...

The name Donghia has long been synonymous with monumental design, both in presence and in aesthetic. Designer John Hutton, a celebrated creative force behind the brand, developed a l...

Renowned sculptor Harry Bertoia was invited by Florence Knoll to explore how his artistic experiments might translate into furniture design. There was no specific brief, only an open...

Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...