In Aldo Bakker’s sculptural console tables, seating and decorative objects, the Dutch designer prioritizes form over function and increasingly blurs the lines between art and furniture.
Bakker began to craft jewelry and models for his parents in 1987. His father is Gijs Bakker, the designer and cofounder of Droog, and his mother is Emmy van Leersum, the avant-garde jewelry maker who collaborated with her husband on monumental collars, bracelets and headpieces that set the fashion world atwitter in the 1960s and ’70s. With no formal training — he dropped out of design school after mere months — Aldo evolved quickly as a designer, exploring sculpture and creating furniture, utensils and other home goods.
Bakker secured commissions for legendary Danish silverware firm Georg Jensen and took to studying artists of all mediums. He found inspiration in the work of composer Luigi Nono, painter Giorgio Morani and architect-designer Carlo Scarpa. He has spent months or even years producing drawings and models in his studio, refining ideas for a particular shape before deciding what sort of object it should be. Then, he usually partners with a craftsperson capable of making it in a specified material, like silver, glass, ceramic, wood or lacquer.
In addition to the work he’s done for Georg Jensen, Bakker has created pieces for Austrian jewelry company Swarovski, Danish design brand Karakter, French silversmiths Puiforcat and more. He has commanded attention at the Looiersgracht 60 and has had solo exhibitions at Atelier Courbet in New York, the Libby Sellers Gallery in London and the Villa Noailles in France and the Vivid Gallery in Rotterdam, among others.
Bakker’s work is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Centre Pompidou, the Rijksmuseum and other institutions.
On 1stDibs, find Aldo Bakker tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.
Set of Two Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stools or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. Tr...
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. Tr...
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. Tr...
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. TriA...
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. Material: Solid ash, finish: clear lacquered.
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Bon' Wood Stool in Stained Ash by Karakter, Denmark
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash exudes Bakker’s ac...
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. TriA...
Wood
$4,565 / item
Bon by Aldo Bakker, 2017
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bon by Aldo Bakker, 2017 A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash or mahogany exudes Bakker’s accompl...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. Tr...
Wood
$4,708 / item
Gijs Bakker GB Lounge Chair by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gijs Bakker "GB Lounge chair" by Karakter Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery. Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans...
Wood
$4,565 / item
Bon by Aldo Bakker, 2017
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bon by Aldo Bakker, 2017 A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash or mahogany exudes Bakker’s accompl...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Set of Two Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stools or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. TriA...
Wood
$4,565 / item
Aldo Bakker 'Bon' Wood Stool by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash exudes Bakker’s acco...
Wood
$4,708 / item
Gijs Bakker GB Lounge Chair by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gijs Bakker "GB Lounge chair" by Karakter Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery. Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans...
Wood
Aldo Bakker 'Bon' Wood Stool in Stained Ash by Karakter, Denmark
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash exudes Bakker’s ac...
Wood
Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood, 19th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood pat...
Wood
$1,610 / item
H 22 in W 17 in D 17 in
Organic Modern Solid Wood Oak Stool or Side Table by Last Workshop
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An organic modern style side table or stool made from solid white oak. Made by Last Workshop, 2023 White oak, dark oil finish. Measures: 17" diameter x 22"H Seat height: 18" ...
Oak
Vintage Danish Milking Stool in Beech Wood
Located in Søborg, DK
A mid Century milking Stool in beech wood. With a sculptural and simplistic Scandinavian design and with a carved seat and turned legs. The stool has been sanded and waxed. One sm...
Beech
Sculptural Side Table Solid Tamarind Wood By Tiempo Gallery
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It was crafted from a solid block of tamarind wood...
Wood
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood By Tiempo Gallery
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...
Wood, Fruitwood
$2,853 / set
H 16.54 in Dm 18.12 in
Tony Paul Large Pair of Stools or Side Tables in Wicker and Wood, USA, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of organic stools or side tables fully made in hand-woven wicker and beech wood. These stylish stools were designed by Tony Paul and produced in the US during the 50s. ...
Wicker, Rattan, Beech
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.5 in Dm 15 in
Bare a Handmade Wood Stool or Side Table Available in Custom Sizing and Finishes
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 15" diameter top x 17.5" tall Shown in natural cherry and ebonized walnut This solid wood side table features hand-turned, tapered legs joined to a simple, under-beveled roun...
Cherry, Walnut
Chene Wood Stool in Oak, Maple or Ash
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 13in (33cm) x D 13in (33cm) x H 17in (43cm). Available in Bleached Ash, Ebonized Ash, Natural Waxed Oak, Fumed Oak, or Oxidized Oak. Also available in Walnut upon reques...
Wood
Japan Table, Contemporary Travertine Side Table or Stool
By Paulo Antunes
Located in New York, NY
The Japan table is a personification of a cork, being perceptible in the first few seconds. The low stool or side table is made of travertine. It is an item of pure lines, where the ...
Travertine
$13,981 / item
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 16.93 in
Aldo Bakker Scandinavian Modern Wood Console Table, Apricot Color by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2017. Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker’s console table floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest conc...
Wood
$1,575
H 16.54 in Dm 18.12 in
Large Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker and Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning organic stool or side table fully made in hand-woven wicker and beech wood. This stylish item was designed by Tony Paul and produced in the US during the 50s. In fabulous c...
Wicker, Rattan, Beech
$1,943 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 12.8 in
Donut Small Stool with a Central Hole in Solid Mahogany Wood by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Donut, a fun and unexpected round stool with a central hole and modelled seat made of solid mahogany wood, a curious design, a friend for life. Designed by Aldo Cibic.
Mahogany
African Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood. This side table or stool was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty ca...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Hourglass Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural hourglass side table or stool. Bleached and then finished with a light white wash revealing the beautiful grain on this century old teak wood. It’s all in the details. Pai...
Wood, Teak
$1,424
H 12.21 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Tony Paul wicker stool or stylish side table, produced in the United States in the 50s. This iconic and sturdy stool is in fabulous condition and with a charming warm color...
Wicker, Rattan, Beech
Aldo Bakker TriAngle Stool in Solid Ash
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. TriAngle consists of 12 triangular elements—cut to fit tog...
Ash