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Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war-time 1940s. The bench has a later upholstery with old fabric designed by Aino Aalto...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek lattice bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war-time 1940s. Very good condition and wonderful patina. This bench features ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Skokie, IL

Alvar Aalto console, model 153B prototype for Arkek, Finland, circa 1980s. Alvar Aalto slat console for Artek, Finland, dating back to the 1970s. ...

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

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50's bench 153A natural
50's bench 153A natural

50's bench 153A natural

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H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 18.12 in

50's bench 153A natural

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Located in Tomi, Nagano

alvar aalto design 153A bench. This condition is very nice patine and original finish.

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Alvar Aalto Bench Blue Linoluem Top

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H 17.33 in W 59.85 in D 17.72 in

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Located in Tomi, Nagano

1960's alvar aalto design bench It is blue linoleum top.

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Early and Rare Version of Artek Bench "153b" by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
Early and Rare Version of Artek Bench "153b" by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

Early and Rare Version of Artek Bench "153b" by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

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Alvar Alto Slat Bench 153A

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Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer

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