1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Square Low

CAD $900 – $1,500

This low squared coffee table was originally designed by Florence Knoll, introduced as part of her 1954 classic collection. It captures the essence of postwar modernist architecture, reflecting the clean lines and rational design approach that Florence Knoll adopted from her Bauhaus mentors and colleagues, including Mies van der Rohe.

This low square coffee table’s footprint and low profile has an imposing presence. It transforms its environment, making it a bold choice for modern homes, office, and lounges.

Coffee Table Square, Low shown in Moyenne (Medium) size, with Satin Grigio Marquina Marble Top on Polished Chrome Steel Base.

The Archetype Forms 1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Square Low is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll Low Coffee Table Model 2517L, Square Coffee Table Low – 35.5″ x 35.5″.

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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): 90
Height (cm): 34.9
Depth (in): 35.5 inches
Width (in): 35.5 inches
Height (in): 13.75 inches

Archetype Forms 1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Square Low Construction:

Top: Custom Selection of Wood, Stone, or Glass from Archetype Forms
Frame & Legs: Welded Square Steel Tubing in Polished Chrome Plate, Finished, or Powder-Coated Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
Top Coating (Stone): Transparent Polyester in Satin or Polished for Pore Protection
Top Coating (Wood): Smooth Protective Varnish in Matte, Satin, or Glossy

This 1954 low square coffee table features a minimalist design with a surface choice of stone, glass, or wood, supported by square tubular steel legs and rails. It is based on the Florence Knoll archives and measures 35.5″ x 35.5″ x 13.75″ high.

Florence Knoll’s Low Coffee Table design was created to furnish the new interiors of postwar America. It translates architectural lines, gestures, and materials into a functional domestic form, influenced by Mies van der Rohe’s principles. This table is the lowest height and medium-sized footprint from the series. Its bold low-profile makes it standout piece in any setting.

Buy the 1954 Moyenne Square Low Coffee Table, originally designed by Florence Knoll, online here in Canada. See the larger Square Coffee Table Low for an alternative piece. Or, match it with other pieces from the Archetype Forms classic Florence Knoll Table Collection.