1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric

1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and FabricListed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll. This was one of Knoll's earliest designs and this appears to be one of the earliest examples of this design. The chair was offered from 1949 until 1967. This particular piece is labelled with an early Knoll label reading "H. G. Knoll Products East Greensville, Pennsylvania." These labels were generally used prior to the adoption of early

which were masterfully reupholstered by the same shop and in the same leather

Her table collection

This is a rare 1976 production Group 8 walnut conference table

This model is shown in various Risom catalogs from the 1950s and onward

This set is special for a number of reasons

The chair’s construction includes supportive horizontal back slats and still possesses its original danish cord seat

Its frame is composed of solid ebonized maple and it has a black leather upholstered seat

showing only some light wear

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They also retain their original early Herman Miller labels

75 inches deep and 14 inches tall

it adds to the provenance and historical importance of this unique piece