Bench or Coffee Table model "Taliesin"
Manufactured by Heritage Henredon, USA
United States, 1955–1960s
Mahogany veneer over hardwood substrate, carved geometric edge motif (Taliesin fretwork), dowel joinery

Measurements
152,4 x 49,5 x 35,6h cm
60 x 19,5 x 14h in

Provenance
Private collection

Details
Designed for the Taliesin estate, Spring Green, Wisconsin

Literature
Catalogue Essay, Phillips Auction
Cary, James. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Complete Works, Phaidon

About
The Taliesin Bench reflects Frank Lloyd Wright’s pursuit of harmony between furniture, architecture, and environment. Designed for his Wisconsin estate, Taliesin, the piece translates the building’s distinctive fretwork motifs into furniture form. Its clean geometry and sculptural precision embody Wright’s belief that every detail of a space should express a unified architectural vision. Crafted in mahogany veneer with carved edges, the bench functions interchangeably as a low table or seating element, showcasing Wright’s integration of form and function. The rhythmic pattern of the fretwork symbolizes continuity—a recurring theme in his late-period designs.

Biography
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was a visionary American architect who revolutionized modern design through his philosophy of organic architecture—structures conceived in harmony with nature. Over his career, he created more than 1,000 designs that reshaped residential and public architecture. Among his most iconic works are Fallingwater (1935), the Guggenheim Museum in New York (1959), and the Robie House (1910), each reflecting his pioneering approach to open space, material honesty, and spatial flow. Wright’s influence extended beyond architecture into furniture and interiors, where he pursued total design unity. His legacy endures globally, with several of his masterpieces recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2019.