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Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

Creator: Alvar Aalto
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The less common X-leg with the leather padding brings plain beauty. The stool is in good vintage condition with some signs of usage and some nice lite patina. It is also signed although the stamp has faded considerably.

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was well known for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles, glassware, sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture.

Aalto's career from the 1920s-1970s is reflected in the styles of his work, ranging from Classicism to Modernism and to an organic style from the 1940s onwards. Aalto and his wife Aino were famous for not only designing the buildings, but the interior surfaces, furniture, lamps and even the glassware for those buildings. Aalto's furniture designs are Scandinavian Modernism at its best, especially his technical innovations on the bent plywood furniture, which in turn had a great impact on Mid-Century Modernist furniture.

Aalto's works are highly sought after and some fetch record prices in auctions and the design world. Of course his works are also widely collected and can be found in numerous private collections and famous museums.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Notes:	This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. and retailed by Artek in the 1960s.
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Birch and leather
Condition:	Good. The overall impression is good with some signs of wear consitent with age and use. Beautiful patina.
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Book References:	This model stool by Aalto has been featured numerous times in different books and articles.
Incollect Reference #:	770481

Dimensions

H.	17.72 in;	Diam.	14.96 in;
H.	45 cm;	Diam.	38 cm;

Seat H.	17.72 in;
Seat H.	45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Haddadin Design, located in Helsinki, Finland, offers a curated collection of premium Finnish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design, specializing in iconic works by renowned designers such as Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences, authenticity, and high-quality service, ensuring each purchase is a meaningful and enjoyable journey. For inquiries, reach us at +358 505552865 or faris@haddadin.fi