Born of Florence Knoll's desire to own a line of outdoor furniture that could withstand the humid Florida atmosphere, the 1966 Series is a true icon of Modernist furniture. The Adjustable Chaise Lounge Sun Lounger features beautiful, subtle detailing, with Schultz prescribing that just six stitches ran across the top of the seat back, for a uniform, clean look, while the larger-than-usual feet on the lounger means that its less likely to sink in grassy terrain. Despite its very specific, very clean aesthetic, the hardwearing materials employed in the construction of the piece means that it can withstand the pressures of the modern home space, with the designer famously remarking that one simply "jet wash" the items in the family in order to clean them. The height of outdoor luxury, the Knoll Studio 1966 Adjustable Chaise Lounge Sun Lounger is guaranteed to elevate any living space.
Schultz is best known for his outdoor furniture designs. His graceful Petal Table, introduced in 1960, received the design award from Industrial Design magazine. The steel wire-formed 715 Chaise Lounge, which was introduced the following year to complement the Bertoia collection, was selected in 1963 by the Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection of contemporary furniture.
