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Florence Knoll Bassett (1917-2019) ushered in a new modern and sleek aesthetic for the American office during the postwar era. The pioneering architect and interior designer believed the design process should incorporate every element \u2014 from furniture textiles to artwork to doorknobs. Her work at Knoll Furniture brought us some of the most recognizable\xa0 furniture silhouettes from the modernist era \u2014 including the iconic \u201cwomb chair.\u201d