Knoll, Inc. is part of MillerKnoll, a global collective of design brands built on the foundations of two modernist icons: Herman Miller and Knoll. The collective traces its design heritage to collaborations among Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Ray and Charles Eames, and Harry Bertoia at the Cranbrook Academy of Art - a lineage spanning over 100 years of design research and innovation. Today, MillerKnoll designs and manufactures furniture and related products for corporate, healthcare, education, and residential customers worldwide.
The collective comprises 12 brands in total, each with its own distinct focus and market position:
- Herman Miller and Knoll - the two anchor brands
- DatesWeiser, Geiger, HAY, Muuto, NaughtOne, Colebrook Bosson Saunders, and DWR Collection - furniture and workspace brands
- maharam, Spinneybeck, and Filzfelt - materials and textiles brands
MillerKnoll operates globally with stated commitments to sustainability, including specific goals in carbon reduction, materials sourcing, and community engagement. The company's stated mission is to leverage design to improve people's lives.