Knoll’s Reissued Morrison Hannah Chair Is As Joyful As Ever

A task chair first launched back in the 1970s teaches a timely lesson in how to balance work and play.

Words: Eric Mutrie
Photos: Courtesy of Knoll
Posted: Dec 23, 2024
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When designers Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison unveiled their Morrison Hannah chair (originally known as the 2300 Series) back in 1973, Knoll held a splashy launch event at NYC’s then newly completed World Trade Center. Among those in attendance was Rowena Reed Kostellow, who had been one of Hannah and Morrison’s favourite teachers at the Pratt Institute. “She was wearing a dramatic cloak that day, so I remember her swirling around to evaluate the design, and then singing our praises to the press,” recalls Hannah. But five minutes later, he felt Kostellow tug at his arm. “She told me, ‘Bruce, you know, the back curve is lovely. But the front curve still needs a little work.’ And 50 years later, I finally got the chance to make some...