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.

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.

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