Jorge Pensi Cafe Tables

Founded in 1938, Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Throughout its history, by embracing the creative genius at the Bauhaus School and the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Knoll has been recognized for creating residential and workplace furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure. Today, Knoll’s commitment to modern design and dedication to sustainability have yielded a unique portfolio of products that continue to respond and adapt to changing needs.

Knoll has always remained true to the Bauhaus design philosophy that modern furniture should complement architectural space, not compete with it. At Knoll, modern design has been the guiding principle, and a passion shared by customers and design professionals worldwide. 

Regarded as one of Spain’s leading designers, Jorge Pensi studied architecture in his native Buenos Aires before moving to Barcelona to establish his design practice, Grupo Berenguer, with Albert Lievore in 1977. While the studio focused on new designs for lighting and furniture, Pensi eventually became widely known for his fluid, elegant chair designs.

It was during this period, in 1988, that he designed the Toledo Chair and Table for the Spanish furniture manufacturer, Amat-3. Both designs were later adopted by Knoll. Winning multiple awards, including a First Place SIDI Selection, the Toledo chair embodies Pensi’s design aesthetic with its timeless quality and its ability to easily complement a broad range of surroundings.