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.
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
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 Wood Console Table, Midnight Blue 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 con...
Wood
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 Wood Console Table, Dark Green 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 con...
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 Wood Console Table, Apricot Color by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the stunning Aldo Bakker wood console table in Apricot Color by Karakter – a piece that is sure to elevate any room in your home to a new level of sophistication and styl...
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 Wood Console Table, Midnight Blue 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 con...
Wood
Aldo Bakker Wood Console Table, Dark Green 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 conce...
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 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 Dark Terracotta Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Dark Terracotta Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense ...
Steel
Aldo Bakker Dusty Green Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Dusty Green Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of m...
Steel
$13,078 / item
Consol Table in Apricot By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two column...
Natural Fiber
Aldo Bakker Coffee Table Lounge, Rolle Steel by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging co...
Steel
Aldo Bakker Spruce Cabinet for Karakter, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter With an unwavering commitment to form and function, Aldo Bakker’s Cabinet seamlessly blends utility and elegance and embodies the essence of contem...
Spruce
Consol Table in Dark Aubergine By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two column...
Natural Fiber
Aldo Bakker Coffee Table for Karakter, Steel & Lacquer, Mid-Century
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Coffe Table For karakter A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging colour, mater...
Steel
Consol Table in Dark Green By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker 2017 Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two col...
Natural Fiber
Aldo Bakker Coffee Table Lounge, Rolle Steel by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging co...
Steel
Aldo Bakker Dark Sepia Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Dark Sepia Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of me...
Steel
$13,078 / item
Consol Table in Apricot By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two column...
Natural Fiber
Consol Table in Dark Green By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker 2017 Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two col...
Natural Fiber
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 Rolle Coffee Table, Steel, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging colo...
Steel
Aldo Bakker Wood Console Table, Midnight Blue 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 con...
Wood
Aldo Bakker Rolle Coffee Table, Steel, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging co...
Steel
Aldo Bakker Wood Console Table, Light Grey 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 con...
Wood
Aldo Bakker Rolle Coffee Table, Steel, Mid-Century Modern, 2015
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging co...
Steel
Set of Two Coffee Tables, Rolle Steel Designed by Aldo Bakker for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee tables designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of merging c...
Steel
Aldo Bakker Mid-Century Console Table in HI-MACS Acrylic, Denmark
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Berlin, DE
Console table designed by Aldo Bakker in 2017. Material: HI-MACS Colour: Mocca Finish: Silky matte lacquered.
Acrylic
$11,915 / item
Aldo Bakker Two Set Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Two Set Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of mergi...
Steel
Consol Table in Dark Aubergine By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two column...
Natural Fiber
Consol Table in Dark Sepia By Aldo Bakker 2017 for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Consol Table by Aldo Bakker Tranquil and seductive, Aldo Bakker's Console floats exquisitely between sculpture and furniture. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two column...
Natural Fiber
Aldo Bakker Wood Console Table, Dark Green 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 conce...
Wood
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
Aldo Bakker Wood Console Table, Dark Aubergine 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 con...
Wood
Aldo Bakker Wood Console Table, Dark Green 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 con...
Wood
Aldo Bakker Console Table in Mocca Lacquer for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Console Table is the wooden version of Aldo Bakker’s Green Table, originally made with Urushi lacquer. It depicts the simplest concept of a table: two legs and a surface. The leg...
Lacquer
Aldo Bakker Occasional Table, Lacquered Steel, Modern Design, Denmark
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Berlin, DE
Occasional table by Aldo Bakker, 2015. Dimensions: H: 40cm D: 25-32cm Material: Steel / Finish: Lacquered
Steel