Book excerpt: Visually exciting, comprehensive in content, this gorgeous book documents modern furniture sold and produced by Knoll from 1938 to 2005, from its roots at the Bauhaus, to New York City, through Knoll International. It showcases over 560 beautiful color and black and white photographs of dynamic and practical seating, tables, beds, desks, cabinets, and accessories by many leading architects and furniture designers. Descriptions include the designer, years of design and/or manufacture, materials, and dimensions.