NATURE OF OPERATIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

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, modern outdoor furniture, as well as the sale of fine leather, textiles, and felt, 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.