Be Original Americas Benefit Auction 
25 March 2023
, Knoll publications, two works - Image 1 of 5
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Be Original Americas Benefit Auction 
, Knoll publications, two works - Image 1 of 5
, Knoll publications, two works - Image 2 of 5
, Knoll publications, two works - Image 3 of 5
, Knoll publications, two works - Image 4 of 5
, Knoll publications, two works - Image 5 of 5
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Knoll publications, two works

1980
bound printed paper 10 h × 9 w in (25 × 23 cm)
estimate: $100–200
result: $252

Lot is comprised of two books: Niels Diffrient: Knoll Seating, 1980 and The Knoll Identity Guidelines, 1993. This exhibition catalog was created in conjunction with Niels Diffrient: Knoll Seating, an exhibition at Cranbook Academy of Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI, from 9 November - 7 December 1980 and was published by Cranbook Academy of Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
provenance: Donated by Beth Dickstein, Co-Founder, Be Original Americas & CEO, bdeandco (Niels Diffrient) | Donated by Herman Miller (Knoll Identity)

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Rago, Wright, and LAMA are proud to host the Be Original Americas benefit auction. All proceeds including the 26% buyer's premium go to Be Original Americas in support of their mission to raise awareness about the value and significance of authenticity.

Be Original Americas is a non-profit creative advocacy committed to informing, educating, and influencing manufacturers, artisans, design professionals, and consumers about the economic, ethical, and environmental value of authentic design.

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Originality and authenticity are two of the most important qualities of designs to hit the auction block. They are also the foundation of all works that have become iconic markers in the history of design. Rago/Wright is proud to support Be Original Americas and their mission to inform and educate makers, designers, and consumers about the economic, ethical and environmental value of authentic design.

Richard Wright

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