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1898 Kuortane (FI)
1976 Helsinki (FI)
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Architect, Furniture, Glass and Lighting designer. Worked closely with his wife Aino Aalto. In 1927, he began working with bent wood and glue and used this technique for the now world-famous Paimio furniture. In 1935, he founded Artek where he continued to develop his laminated-wood furniture.
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Courtesy 1900-1970 Gallery
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'112' Shelf
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D E S I G N E R
Alvar Aalto
P R O D U C E R
Artek, Finland
1936
M A T E R I A L
birch
Laminated consoles with a birch plywood shelf.
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Courtesy Olivier Biltereyst
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Courtesy Herman Miller
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'400' Armchair
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D E S I G N E R
Alvar Aalto
P R O D U C E R
Herman Miller, United States
1936
M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
birch
Depth: 30,38" - Width: 30,38" - Height: 14,63"
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Courtesy Herman Miller
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'41 Scroll' Armchair
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D E S I G N E R
Alvar Aalto
P R O D U C E R
Herman Miller, United States
1932
M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
birch
width: 23.63" - height: 25.25" - depth: 31.5"
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Courtesy Herman Miller
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'60' Stool
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D E S I G N E R
Alvar Aalto
P R O D U C E R
Herman Miller, United States
1932
M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
birch
Stool 60 has three legs
diameter: 15" - height: 17 3/8"
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