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NATURE OF OPERATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
NATURE OF OPERATIONS  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

        Knoll, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "Knoll") are engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of office furniture products and accessories as well as the sale of fine leather and textiles, focusing on the middle to high-end segments of the contract furniture market. The Company has operations in the United States ("U.S."), Canada and Europe and sells its products primarily through its direct sales representatives and independent dealers.