1954 Bench: Two-Seater

Name: 1954 Bench: Two-Seater
SKU: 10653
Availability: InStock

CAD $970 – $1,300

This 2-Seat Bench was originally designed by Florence Knoll as part of her 1954 classic lounge collection. It reflects her dedication to objective perfectionism and rational design, an ethos influenced by her mentor Mies van der Rohe.

This classic 2-Seat Bench design from Florence Knoll’s original series provides a versatile seating solution, ottoman, or soft table for books and trays.

Shown in Black Italian Aniline Leather on Satin Chrome Steel.

The Archetype Forms 1954 Bench: Two-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll 2-Seat Bench, Model 2530Y2C.

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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): 49.5
Width (cm): 92
Height (cm): 42.55
Depth (in): 19.5 inches
Width (in): 36.25 inches
Height (in): 16.75 inches

Archetype Forms 1954 Bench, 2-Seater Construction:

Upholstery: Custom Selection of Fabric or Leather from Archetype Forms
Legs & Outer Frame: Heavy-Gauge Steel in Polished Chrome Plate, Finished, or Powder-Coated Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
Padding: Variable-Density Polyurethane Foam and Cotton Fibre
Internal Frame: Solid Wood

This 2-Seater Bench is a seat, footrest, and a soft table for books and trays. Known for considering her furniture the “meat and potatoes” of design, the versatility and geometry of this bench align with Florence Knoll’s minimalist and functional approach.

Buy the 1954 2-Seater Bench, originally designed by Florence Knoll, online here in Canada. Match it with other pieces from the classic Florence Knoll Designed Lounge Collection.