1961 Dining Table: Moyenne

CAD $2,740 – $3,880

This Dining Table was originally designed by Florence Knoll, introduced as part of her 1961 classic collection. Florence Knoll’s work is characterized by its reserved elegance and geometric precision, with visible influence from her mentor Mies van der Rohe.

Florence Knoll modestly referred to her designs as the “meat and potatoes” of furniture, emphasizing their essential nature. This dining table can also be used as a meeting table.

Dining Table shown in 78.75″ x 35.5″ Rectangular Polished Calacatta Marble Top on Polished Chrome Steel Base.

The Archetype Forms 1961 Dining Table: Moyenne is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll Dining Table Model 2523T, also known as Dining Table – Rectangular 78″ x 35″.

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Florence Knoll

Florence Knoll Bassett (1917-2019) was a pivotal American designer, architect, and entrepreneur, recognized for her contributions in shaping the modernist furniture, corporate interiors, and modern architectural landscapes. Knoll studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, mentoring alongside Eero Saarinen, Charles & Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and other iconic designers. Her design approach included functionalism, modernism, integration, attention to detail, and collaboration.

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm): 90
Width (cm): 200
Height (cm): 72
Depth (in): 35.5 inches
Width (in): 78.75 inches
Height (in): 28.375 inches

Archetype Forms 1961 Dining Table: Moyenne Construction:

Top: Custom Selection of Wood, Stone or Glass from Archetype Forms
Frame:
- Legs: Heavy-Gauge Solid Steel in Polished Chrome Plate, Finished, or Powder-Coated Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
- Outer Frame: Horizontal Steel Squared Tubes
- Support for Stone Models (78” & 94”): Steel Crossbar and Tension Rod to Accommodate Added Top Weight
Top Coating (Stone): Transparent Polyester in Satin or Polished for Pore Protection
Top Coating (Wood): Smooth Protective Varnish in Matte, Satin, or Glossy

The 1961 Dining Table features a minimalist design with a rectangular surface choice of stone, glass, or wood, supported by solid steel bar legs connected to horizontal steel tube rails. The stone top versions have a tension rod substructure to support the weight of the marble top and prevent deflection.

This rectangular Moyenne (Medium) Dining Table is based on the Florence Knoll archives. It measures 78.75″ long, 35.5″ wide, 28.375″ high.

Buy the Dining Table: Moyenne (Medium) Rectangular, originally designed by Florence Knoll, online here in Canada. Match it with other pieces from the Archetype Forms classic Florence Knoll Table Collection.