Founded in New York in 1938, Knoll has long collaborated with architects, artists and designers at the forefront of the cultural zeitgeist. Working with creative consultant Jonathan Olivares, Knoll’s storied tradition of cross-disciplinary collaboration is very much alive. In 2026, the brand sees an exciting new partnership with sculptural artist Dozie Kanu alongside fresh extensions to existing collections by architect and designer Jonathan Muecke and architecture practice Johnston Marklee, and a revival of the 1973 Morrison Hannah Task Chair.
Kanu, a Nigerian-American artist and sculptor, is one of the newest designers to join Knoll’s impressive roster. For his inaugural collection, he has created an animated console, coffee table and side table which combine steel rods with smooth leather and a cascading fringe. Each piece feels sensual and performative, with tassels that respond to even the slightest movement, revealing subtle glimpses beneath and around them. The leather’s tension and the fluidity of the hanging elements create a tactile language, transforming each piece from ornament into a study of form, sensation and desire. His work is influenced by his Nigerian roots, Texas upbringing and his current home in Santarém, Portugal.
