{"id":17259,"date":"2026-06-14T16:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.old-design.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17259"},"modified":"2026-09-29T22:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:45:16","slug":"florence-knoll-sideboard-for-knoll-international-1960s-copie","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.old-design.com\/en\/produit\/florence-knoll-sideboard-for-knoll-international-1960s-copie\/","title":{"rendered":"Florence Knoll Model 116 sideboard in raffia \u2013 Knoll International | Rare model. 1950"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This <b>Florence Knoll model 116<\/b> sideboard, produced by Knoll International, is an iconic piece of American modernist design from the 1950s and 1960s. Rare in this configuration, the Model 116 is distinguished by its sliding doors clad in <b>natural raffia<\/b>, a fine, textured material particularly sought after by collectors. This piece is all the more rare as the back is also covered in this material. It can therefore be placed in the centre of a room and used as a room divider.<\/p>\n<p>The varnish has been fully restored, whilst retaining its patina with minor signs of wear on the top; the raffia is original and the piece has been meticulously cleaned.<\/p>\n<p>The piece is in a very fine vintage condition.<\/p>\n<h2>\n<b>DESIGN &#038; CONTEXTE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, the Model 116 embodies an architectural approach to furniture: clean lines, rational proportions and high-end finishes.<\/p>\n<p>This version perfectly illustrates the use of natural materials in certain rare Knoll productions, notably the woven raffia applied to the sliding doors and the use of a light-coloured wood: in this case, Canadian maple in its honey hue.<\/p>\n<h2><b>RARE FEATURES OF THIS MODEL<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This authentic Model 116 is distinguished by several specific features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sliding doors covered in woven natural raffia<\/li>\n<li>Tall cylindrical base in black steel; the legs can be unscrewed and feature adjustable feet to level the unit.<\/li>\n<li>Interior fittings including a drawer with dividers designed specifically for this model<\/li>\n<li>The standout feature of this Knoll 116 model: the back is covered in natural \u2018raffia\u2019 fibre<\/li>\n<li>Made from Canadian maple with a honey-coloured finish<\/li>\n<li>Hand-stitched cognac leather handles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qk2ug5\" data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2437\">Dimensions: W 180 cm \u2013 D 45 cm \u2013 H 77 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>AUTHENTICITY<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The presence of the <b>Knoll International mark inside<\/b> the piece confirms its authenticity and that it is a period piece. This detail is essential for collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century design. (The presence of the stamp is not always guaranteed; not all Knoll models feature one)<\/p>\n<h2><b>COLLECTOR\u2019S ITEM<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The raffia Model 116 is now considered a particularly rare variant of Florence Knoll\u2019s work, highly sought-after on the international vintage design market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price on request<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price on request<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Other Florence Knoll sideboards <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Discover another Florence Knoll sideboard currently available in a classic 1960s configuration:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.old-design.com\/en\/produit\/florence-knoll-sideboard-for-knoll-international-1960s\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Enfilade Florence Knoll 1960<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Florence Knoll model 116 sideboard, produced by Knoll International, is an iconic piece of American modernist design from the 1950s and 1960s. 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