Knoll Credenza-All Marble Tops?  

How much did it cost to have...
How much did it cost to have the lock re-keyed?
I need to do the same for a desk I have.
Thanks!

It was only around $20. ...
It was only around $20. I've had them do other locks in the past for a desk and another credenza. They were a little less.

In addition to 6 marble varieties..
Your lovely credenza was also available in the following Body and Top Veneers:
Natural oak
Pearwood
Saffron mahogany (check for a mahogany association #)
Medium brown mahogany (see above)
Medium red mahogany (ditto)
White lacquer
And Ebonized oak
Your model has the optional central locking system.
Best,
Mark

I have a 1963 knoll...
I have a 1963 knoll executive credenza - and it's all wood. I prefer the look of the wood top to the marble, just don't care for the contrast of textures on the marble top credenza.
Here's what mine looks like and it also has the locking system, which I've considered having a locksmith refit. If I'm not mistaken the lock only secures on drawer - or am I mistaken?

Mike
that's beautiful, good score!
Robert

Where is the
keyhole located on these pieces ? Is that it in the foreground of the top photo ?
I've installed so-called gang locks on many drawer cases -- but those only operate a row of drawers in a single vertical row.

From my Knoll Studio book....
Central Locking:
Optional central locking secures drawers and doors instantly with one single key lock on top front side area of credenza.
Sort of like a chastity belt.

Top left corner
My lock is located rt near the Laurel lamp in my photo, so back left corner. Does it really lock up the entire credenza? I thought when I checked it out it seemed like it would only lock the far left drawers on the end. I admit I could be totally wrong, just an assumption I made when fooling around with it.

Thanks for the comments...
Thanks for the comments guys! At first I was wishing it was marble, but now i'm liking the wood top. That little chrome thing on top is the lock. It's about 1/2" round on the left side of the credenza. The lock does lock all the drawers by a pretty impressive system with springs and rods that go the length of the cabinet. If you remove a couple drawers you'll see the locking system on the right side of each row of drawers.
If anyone plans on getting keys made for one of these. Remove the left side drawers, the lock is mounted under the top with four screws. Once removed slide the bar out of the hole in the locks bolt and bring it to a locksmith. Very easy.
The top on mine has some severe crazing to the finish. I'll be stripping it and refinishing the top. I'll post some better photos when it's done. The rest is in amazing shape. It's my newest favorite piece. For now...
Can anyone guess on the age of it?
Tinyarmada, yours looks like the drawer pulls are different?
Mike

Hi Mike:
Yes the pulls on ...
Hi Mike:
Yes the pulls on mine are actually flush with the drawers - they are actually recessed a bit into the drawer. Your actually protrude out as little knobs. I've seen both styles on the credenzas used.
I know my credenza is from the early 1960's. I bought it from the original owner and he decorated his entire home/office during the late 50's and was finished by the mid-60's. We actually found some promo pieces he made for his architect business in 1966 and found quite a few of the pieces we bought in the photo. (And bemoaned the fact he had TWO Hans Wegner leather lounge chairs that disappeared over the years. We got the wing ottoman that went with them, but have no idea where the chairs went.)
I know the credenza is part of the Knoll executive line, is attributed to Florence Knoll, and they began production in 1963 (or thereabouts) and I don't think its ceased since. They stopped making the rosewood versions (changed to pearwood for environmental reasons) some years back - so your credenza would have to be at least 15 years or older.
Also interested to note if you want to go to Knoll and purchase this credenza today you will pay upwards of $17,000. (Some versions, depending on your choices, will go past $22,000)

Make that 1961.
Credenza and myself were designed the same year. The rosewood is sweet.

But
I'm not too sure what year my Florence Knoll credenza was produced. Both versions are divine.

On the fence! Florence knoll credenza/ locks,
Hi, what's up w/ the various lock styles on florence knoll credenzas?
I'm currently debating a purchase on F Knoll Credenza.
The dealer purchased from an office in Los Angeles so it has 2 locks on the front of the cabinet.
The locking system discussed here seems quite sophisticated, and possibly cleaner if no front locks are on face of cabinet??
The unit needs refinishing & I've only seen it w/o locks in place.
Based on Internet photos of the exact style my concern is the silver locks on the face could be visually distracting, drawing the eye towards them, especially when placed directly across from my sofa.
A bit of a dilemma as they are difficult to come by locally and I'm not game to purchase out of state etc. Not 100% convinced I should jump on it either.
Another credenza for sale in this shop w/these locks were held aside, (2 holes) leads me to wonder maybe the distraction theory has merit.
Hate these situations... it's the little/ big glitches that'll get ya every time.
Info/ perspective appreciated, please share.
Thanks.