1961 Mini Table: Multi

CAD $1,060 – $1,980

This multi-functional mini desk was designed by Florence Knoll, introduced in 1961 as part of her lounge collection. It captures postwar architectural ideals by merging Bauhaus concepts with structural minimalism.

Florence Knoll modestly referred to her designs as the “meat and potatoes” of furniture, emphasizing their essential nature. This mini desk has a restrained elegance, with crisp lines and geometric precision that reflect the exacting standards of 1960s modernism.

Shown in 48″ x 26″ Clear Tempered Glass Top on Polished Chrome Steel Base.

The Archetype Forms 1961 Mini Table: Multi is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll Mini Desk Model 2521T – 48″ x 26″.

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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): 66
Width (cm): 122
Height (cm): 72
Depth (in): 26 inches
Width (in): 48 inches
Height (in): 28.375 inches

Archetype Forms 1961 Mini Table: Multi 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
Top Coating (Stone): Transparent Polyester in Satin or Polished for Pore Protection
Top Coating (Wood): Smooth Protective Varnish in Matte, Satin, or Glossy

Florence Knoll’s tables were created to furnish the new interiors of postwar America, translating architectural lines, gestures, and materials into a functional domestic form, influenced by Mies van der Rohe’s principles.

The 1961 Mini Table: Multi mini desk features a surface choice of stone, glass, or wood, supported by solid steel bar legs connected to horizontal steel tube rails. It is based on the Florence Knoll archives and measures 48″ wide x 29.5″ deep x 19″ high. This multi-functional mini-desk is a small desk, dining table, entranceway or meeting table suitable for homes, offices, and compact workspaces. When butted together they can create a versatile lobby or concession table, separated as needed.

Buy the 1961 Mini Table: Multi mini desk originally designed by Florence Knoll, online here in Canada. Match it with other pieces from the Archetype Forms classic Florence Knoll Table Collection.