FLORENCE KNOLL (American 1917-2019) A BUTTON TUFTED LEATHER AND STAINLESS STEEL BENCH, FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL, LABELED, 1972, with a rectangular persimmon red button tufted cubes leather upholstered and padded top, on a thin inset black panel and conforming polished stainless steel frame with square form legs, verso centering the printed cloth tag of Knoll International Inc's urethane foam materials and black rubber stamped delivery date "Mar 17 1972," and a rectangular printed paper label "Knoll International / 320 Park Avenue / New York, N.Y. 10022," adjoining a red circular logo. Height: 16 1/2" Width: 36" Depth: 18" Provenance: Estate of the late Drs. Wiley and Gloria Biles, Houston, Texas; Proceeds to benefit Houston Baptist University

The leather top has been lightly used but shows little wear, while the foam padding has flattened a bit, and polished steel frame/legs have some small scattered scratches, and surface buildup. One missing button. Good leather upholstery and sturdy frame. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”