Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1980s by Artek.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Many of the most important works by acclaimed Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto can be attributed to a single design element: the L-leg. The L-shaped design allowed legs to be attached directly to Aalto’s sophisticated tables and seating, without the need for a connecting joint. This innovation, which he called “the little sister of the architectural column,” characterized the designer’s penchant for simple, easily adaptable furniture pieces, such as the side tables, coffee tables and dining tables he created, which straddled elegance and simplicity.
Developed in partnership with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen and patented in 1933, the L-shaped leg — the result of Aalto’s experimentation with bending birchwood, a pioneering technique at the time — would become a hallmark of tables, stools (see his iconic Stool 60), benches and chairs that Aalto designed and produced through his company, Artek, which he cofounded in 1935 with his wife and designer Aino, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl. The company quickly found success selling streamlined, modern furniture both in Finland and, thanks to a growing interest in Nordic furniture outside Scandinavia, internationally, including the UK where many early Artek pieces were imported by the company Finmar.
Like much of his furniture, most of Aalto’s tables, especially early models, are constructed either fully or in part with birch, which the designer referred to as a “form-inspiring, deeply human material.” The flexibility of his L-leg design allowed for easily interchangeable combinations of tabletops. It also standardized the design process for multiple shapes, with the same bentwood L-legs attached to round, square or rectangular tops for a variety of table models. This look is a hallmark of Aalto’s style — and, indeed, of mid-century Scandinavian modern design in general. It has been frequently riffed on and copied throughout the ensuing decades, though Artek still produces Aalto’s original designs.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 900 cart, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame, ceramic tiles, rattan basket. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age...
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1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The trolley features a white ceramic-tiled top, and has an attached ...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Birch, Rattan
Finnish Tea Trolley model 900 by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A true Finnish classic Tea trolley by Alvar Aalto, model number 900. Made from bentwood birch with a white tiled table top and a rattan basket for storage. The model can be seen in ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Birch, Ceramic, Rattan
Model 901 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, Mid-20th Century
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 901 tea cart, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, Mid-20th Century. Birch frame with black linoleum table tops. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and us...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch
Trolley in Birch and Lacquer by Alvar Aalto, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare trolley, model number 901, was originally designed by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in 1936 and produced by Artek, the company he co-founded to advance modern ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto Serving Trolley 901 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
901 Serving Trolley by Alvar Aalto. Authentic, stamp on bottom. 90s. Birchwood frame and linoleum covered trays. 35w 20d 20h
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Alvar Aalto for Artek Cart "900" in Birch and Tile, Finland 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Naples, IT
The 900 trolley, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is a classic Finnish design with English tea culture and Japanese woodwork and architecture as its sources of inspiration. Alvar A...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland and manufactured 1980s. A wonderful timeless tea car...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Birch
Finnish modern wood, wicker Cart Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar AAlto for Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish modern wood, wicker Cart Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar AAlto for Artek, 1970s Cart mod. Tea Trolley 900 in light wood, wicker and white ceramic. The rec...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Wicker, Wood
Authentic Tea Trolley 901 in Birch by Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Hella Jongerius, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic tea trolley 901 in birch and white laminate by Alvar Aalto & Artek. Alvar Aalto's tea trolleys serve as highly functional and distinctive a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Birch
Alvar Aalto, Birch Serving Trolley, Model 98/901, Designed 1935, Finmar Label
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto, model 98/901 serving trolley, for tea or drinks, designed in 1935 this is an early original example, bearing Finmar Ltd label, in birch plywood...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Birch, Paint
Serving trolley 'Model 900' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 'Model 900' serving trolley designed by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino Aalto for Artek has a frame in moulded birch, a tiled top in green sourced from Fiskars, a woven rattan bas...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Rattan, Rubber, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1980s by Artek.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
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Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900 for Artek. Birch and Rattan.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kansas City, MO
Alvar Aalto iconic Tea Cart 900 produced by Artek. This example is in very good condition with few signs of use. Birch wood frame and rattan basket. Great mid century design. Fun...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Birch
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The trolley features a white ceramic-tiled top, and has an attached ...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rattan
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. The piece was manufactured in Finland circa 1950s. The strong frame is made fr...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rubber
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The Aalto’s use of Finnish b...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
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Rattan, Birch
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Alvar Aalto carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto carts and bar carts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alvar Aalto carts and bar carts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original carts and bar carts by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider carts and bar carts by and Artek. Prices for Alvar Aalto carts and bar carts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,995 and can go as high as $10,888, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Carts and Bar Carts
What is Alvar Aalto known for?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made of two laminated birch loops. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.What style did Alvar Aalto use?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.
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