Collection Story
Origin
Richard Schultz developed the 1966 Collection after Florence Knoll asked for outdoor furniture that could withstand corrosive salt air. Work on the aluminium group began years before its March 1966 introduction.
Design Language
Straight frames, suspended slings and concealed connectors give the collection a direct modern character. Current production combines aluminium, powder-coated surfaces and stainless-steel components for outdoor use.
Key Pieces
Knoll lists lounge chairs and multi-seat lounges, two chaise formats, dining seating and tables, occasional tables and a serving cart. Together they extend one construction vocabulary across sitting, reclining, dining and service functions.
Pieces in this collection
1966 Dining Chair
1966 Dining Chair with Arms by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Lounge Chair
Richard Schultz's 1966 outdoor lounge chair in aluminium, mesh and weather-resistant finishes
1966 Serving Cart
1966 Serving Cart by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Barstool
1966 Barstool by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Three Seat Lounge
1966 Three Seat Lounge by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Adjustable Chaise
1966 Adjustable Chaise by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Dining Table
1966 Dining Table by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Coffee and End Tables
1966 Coffee and End Tables by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Two Seat Lounge
1966 Two Seat Lounge by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Contour Chaise
1966 Contour Chaise by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966
1966 Dining Table Bar and Counter Height
1966 Dining Table Bar and Counter Height by Richard Schultz, introduced in 1966