Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Knoll, Inc. of our report dated January 15, 1996, appearing on page F-3 of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997. /s/ Price Waterhouse LLP Price Waterhouse LLP Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania March 30, 1998