This 3-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 3-Seat Bench design from Florence Knoll's original series provides a versatile seating solution or soft table for books and trays.
Shown in Beach Pebble Velvet Upholstery on Satin Chrome Steel.
The Archetype Forms 1954 Bench: Three-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll 3-Seat Bench, Model 2530Y3C.
The images shown are for illustrative purposes. Actual finishes, patterns, and details may vary slightly due to the nature of materials used and quality refinements. Colors and textures may appear differently across devices and screen settings.
Upholstery
Chalk | Heavyweight Structured Woven$1,100.00 USD
Pairing a soft structured weave with tonal layering, this heavy woven fabric’s substantial body brings grounded warmth and a natural finish. It accentuates its forms with nuanced texture and enduring character.
COMPOSITION: 85% PES, 15% Viscose
WEIGHT: 500 g/m²
WYZENBEEK EP: 100k+ Rubs
MARTINDALE ABR. EP: 100k+ Rubs
Velvet
Beach Pebble | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Obsidian Black | Woven Velvet
Ruby | Woven Velvet
Golden Ochre | Woven Velvet
Drift | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Mist | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Oyster | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Chenille
Mosaic | Chenille Micro Boucle
Midnight Weave | Chenille Micro Boucle
Auburn Hue | Chenille Micro Boucle
Boucle
Vermilion Knit | Tight Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
Leather
Black | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
White | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Papiro | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Umbria | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Tangeri | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Carminio | Aniline Leather 1.4 mm
Brezza | Aniline Leather
Sueded Leather | Nubuck
Black | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Rich Sierra | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Carmine | Aniline Sueded Leather
Other Options
Chalk | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Wheat | Plain Weave
Premium 30 µm multilayer chrome plating (2-4x thicker than industry standard) on 304 stainless steel. Its brushed satin finish delivers a soft, sophisticated appearance with subtle directional sheen and excellent fingerprint resistance.
BASE: 304 Stainless Steel
FINISH: Multi-Layer 30µm Nickel-Chrome
APPEARANCE: Semi-lustrous, satin; textured
CARE: Medium; simple cleaning; avoid hard impacts or abrasive materials
Satin Chrome Plating
Mirror Chrome Plating
Black | Powder Coat
White | Powder Coat
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Product Information
Product Details
Archetype Forms 1954 Bench: Three-Seater
This 3-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 3-Seater Bench, originally designed by Florence Knoll, online here in Canada. Match it with other pieces from the classic Florence Knoll Designed Lounge Collection.
Designer
Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Bassett 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.
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
Reproduction
The Archetype Forms 1954 Bench: Three-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll 2-Seat Bench, Model 2530Y3C Bench, Three-Seater. It is a tribute to her enduring legacy. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
Florence Knoll Bassett 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.
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