Olavi Hanninen Aranjou Elm Wood T Bench, circa 1950s

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Olavi Hanninen Aranjou Elm Wood T Bench, circa 1950s

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A unique and minimalist elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, circa 1950s. Amazing T-bench Brutalist design with thick wood seat, beautiful slightly wavy wood beam back and chunky angled legs. Original wood finish showing nice age and patina. The 1950s in France was a very versatile decade, the era’s design projects had a wide range both aesthetically and material wise. The modernist solid wood models were mostly created by hand, including this bench, showing the organic and modern approach to design. This bench has an almost brutalist look that allows the distinctive back and the stained elm wood to guide the design. The design is defined by the long horizontal lines, the impeccable joinery, and the natural, raw beauty of the material. It can be incorporated into any space thanks to its classic look, not to mention its functionality; benches in general can be placed in any space, including the living room, bedroom, hallway or even outside. The design has a startling rawness and has a preference for the material to set the tone of the overall aesthetic, which is somber, giving importance to the craftsmanship that formed it into its eerie organic shape. French furniture manufacturers are still regarded as some of the best of the mid-century era and are especially known for impeccable joinery and woodwork (think Guillerme et Chambron or Pierre Chapo for example). The designer generation active during the mid-20th century created some of the most iconic wooden furniture designs of the whole century. This Aranjou edition bench is a beautiful example of how successfully they managed to merge traditional craftsmanship and materials with an essentially modern approach to design. Imperfections are consistent with the wear and age of this piece as it is in good vintage condition. Some marks are on the wood.

Creator:
Olavi Hanninen (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Elm
Place of Origin:
Finland
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Imperfections are consistent with the wear and age of the piece. Restorations may have been made over the years with previous owners. Scratch marks maybe visible throughout due to the wear of the piece.
Seller Location:
San Angelo, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: SKU: BEN23021stDibs: LU5771236519972