Six or seven decades ago, a big shot’s office was likely to be dominated by a boxy desk, surrounded by a few unremarkable chairs and perhaps a table stacked with files and knickknacks. That made no sense to Florence Knoll Bassett, who headed design at the office-furniture company now known as Knoll Inc. She persuaded clients to conceal clutter in a credenza, replace the desk with an oval table more suited for collaborative meetings, and add a few sleek, museum-worthy chairs or sofas.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 01, 2019 15:22 UTC