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Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s

Creator: Alvar Aalto
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brilliant designs by Alvar Aalto. Honey colored patinated bentwood legs with original leather padding, this stool shows clear signs of wear consistent with age and use. But as in life this wear and tare only adds character. In our opinion this sort of vintage patina is simply priceless. As the stool continues to stand the test of time, it shows the quality and attention to detail, that all Alvar Aalto works have. This stool is in absolutely original condition.

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:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Documented in catalogs.
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Birch, Leather
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	814285