knolling

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What does knolling mean?

A neat arrangement of related objects placed in parallel lines or at right angles on a flat surface, viewed from above.

Where does knolling come from?

Coined in 1987 by Andrew Kromelow, who arranged dropped tools at right angles on surfaces; named after Florence Knoll's angular 90-degree furniture designs.

How to pronounce knolling

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