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Vintage Bench 153A by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$1,200
£917.16
€1,057.10
CA$1,718.63
A$1,883.57
CHF 983.63
MX$22,600.63
NOK 12,351.21
SEK 11,634.38
DKK 7,893.82

About the Item

Bench 153 is lightweight, versatile, and equally at home in the public and private spheres. The seat is composed of solid birch wood and features vertical recesses that make the bench light and easy to move. Combining strength with the warm organic qualities of Finnish birch, Bench 153 pairs naturally with other members of the L-leg family. Thanks to Aalto’s ground-breaking L-leg system, the legs can be mounted directly to the seat without the need for complicated connecting elements. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945, Bench 153 is a late and much beloved addition to the L-leg collection. ICF imported and sold Artek furniture in the U.S., including iconic designs by Alvar Aalto like the "bent L-leg" tables and various stools and chairs.
  • Creator:
    Alvar Aalto (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Seat Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Centreville, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8365246959712

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