1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Long

CAD $900 – $1,640

This rectangular coffee table was designed by Florence Knoll as part of her classic 1954 collection. It captures the essence of postwar modernist architecture, with its clean lines and rational design approach she adopted from her Bauhaus mentors and colleagues.

Florence Knoll modestly referred to her designs as the “meat and potatoes” of furniture, emphasizing their essential nature.

Shown in 45″ x 22.5″ Rectangular Polished Carrara Top on Polished Chrome Steel Base.

The Archetype Forms 1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Long is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll Rectangular Coffee Table Model 2511T, Tall Coffee Table.

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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): 57.15
Width (cm): 114.3
Height (cm): 43.2
Depth (in): 22.5 inches
Width (in): 45 inches
Height (in): 17 inches

Archetype Forms 1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Long 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

The 1954 Coffee Table features a minimalist design with a rectangular surface choice of stone, glass, or wood, supported by square tubular steel legs and rails. It is based on the Florence Knoll archives. It measures 45″ long, 22.5″ wide, 17″ high.

Florence Knoll’s 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 slightly taller version is a balance between low-profile coffee tables and occasional tables, making it practical for holding drinks, books, plants, and decorative items.

Buy the rectangular 1954 Coffee Table: Moyenne Long, originally designed by Florence Knoll, online here in Canada. Match it with other pieces from the Archetype Forms classic Florence Knoll Table Collection.