Monday 4 August 2014

Model 60 Stool by Alvar Aalto, 1932

  • Designed By - Alvar Aalto
  • When - 1932
  • Made From - Solid birch
  • Manufactured By - Artek
  • More Info - This 3-legged stacking stool was designed for the Viipuri Library it is now on permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. When it is stacked the legs create  a nice pattern. It is often also used as a side table. It extremely simple and functional but still very ascetically pleasing. The seat is availed in lots of colours options and even upholstered. The legs come in natural and black and there is also a four legged version.

2 comments:

  1. I didn't realize this was a stool and not an end table!

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  2. Nope, it's definitely a stool but would also make a great end table as well.

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