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Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto (Book)

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By Kaarina Mikonrata This book was published to coincide with the exhibition "Golden Bell and Beehive - Light fittings by Alvar and Aino Aalto" which were designed for three different buildings - the theatre at Jyvaskyla Workers Club, Paimio Sanatorium and the head offices of the National Pensions Institute. The was to produce the most complete light fitting schedule possible for each building. Also included in the book is the Artek retail range of light fittings from the 1950s. Soft covers 68 pages with illustrations in colour and black and white. Text is in Finnish and English.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2002
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899632153032

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