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Alvar Aalto Pair of Minimalistic Iconic Shelves Model 112-2 for Artek, 1940s

Creator: Alvar Aalto
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated birch, solid birch, and plywood birch. If you are looking for one only, we have another listing for a seperate one.
Both are in similar great condition with a beautiful toned honey coloured patina.

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:	Stamped by manufacturer.
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Birch
Condition:	Good. The overall condition is good, and consistent with age & use.
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	778255

Dimensions

W.	35.43 in;	H.	25.2 in;	D.	11.81 in;
W.	90 cm;	H.	64 cm;	D.	30 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