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An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

Creator: Alvar Aalto
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive wartime joints, a construction detail used during and around the Second World War when materials were scarce. This method conserved glue in the iconic L-shaped leg joint. The underside is supported by two pine cross-pieces, and the surface is crafted from a sheet of birch, adorned with natural branch spots that contribute to its authentic character. The table has been carefully surface refinished, leaving a beautiful honey-colored patina.

A practical size for modern living, this table is also a significant collectible. Wartime Aalto furniture is quite rare, even in Finland. The underside of the table retains charming, previous child scribblings, adding a layer of historical warmth and provenance.

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a world-renowned architect and designer, celebrated for creating complete environments. He designed his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings he created worldwide. His prolific work spans architecture, furniture, textiles, glassware, sculpture, and painting, though he never regarded himself as an artist, seeing these disciplines as branches stemming from the tree of architecture.

Aalto's career, spanning from the 1920s to the 1970s, is reflected in the evolution of his work, which progressed from Nordic Classicism to Modernism and culminated in a distinctive organic style from the 1940s onward. Together with his wife Aino, Aalto was famous for designing not only buildings but also their interior surfaces, furniture, lamps, and glassware. His furniture designs represent Scandinavian Modernism at its finest, particularly his technical innovations in bent plywood, which profoundly influenced the development of Mid-Century Modernist design.

Aalto's works are highly sought after by collectors and institutions, often achieving record prices at auction. His designs are held in numerous private collections and major museums around the world.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Birch
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition, consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	824901

Dimensions

W.	29.13 in;	H.	21.65 in;	D.	29.53 in;
W.	74 cm;	H.	55 cm;	D.	75 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