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329 Howe Street, Unit 1221
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada
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Throughout Canada and the Continental USA. Your rate is calculated at checkout. Standard
delivery is $299, and free on orders over $4,000. White glove pricing shows in your cart, based on your order size
and delivery address.
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removal of the packaging, and minor assembly where required. A signature is required for
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USA orders have no sales tax. Canadian orders have sales tax calculated at checkout. There
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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 Brushed Stainless 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
Vermilion Knit | Tight Boucle$1,100.00 USD
Material Details
Inspired by varied mountain landscapes, this fine boucle is blended with a structured weave to produce its unique texture. Durable and easy to maintain, this upholstery will retain its finish and form over time.
COMPOSITION: 100% PES
WEIGHT: 459 g/m²
WYZENBEEK EP: 45k+ Rubs
MARTINDALE ABRASION EP: 45k+ Rubs
Material Details
Electrostatically-applied powder coating on 304 stainless steel creates a sophisticated matte finish with exceptional chip and scratch resistance. Low-glare surface hides wear well.
BASE: 304 Stainless Steel
FINISH: Powder Coat
APPEARANCE: Matte, low-glare
COLOR: Black
CARE: Simple soap and water
Boucle
Vermilion Knit | Tight Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
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
Woven Fabric
Chalk | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Wheat | Plain Weave
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
Brushed | Stainless Steel
Polished | Stainless Steel
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
Archetype Forms reserves the right to make any changes it deems appropriate to the products at any time and without notice. For specific materials, finishes and coatings, and dimensions associated with each individual product, please contact us.
Reproduction
The Archetype Forms 1954 Bench: Three-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Florence Knoll 3-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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