Artek - Alvar Aalto - Stool - S601 - Birch

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Birchwood S601 stool designed by Alvar Aalto, dating to 1950–1960, Finland, in beige, 48 cm high by 48 cm wide by 48 cm deep, in good condition with some wear from age.

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The Aalto S601 birch stool is a piece that is both simple and profoundly elegant, where design meets the poetry of the material.
Designed by Alvar Aalto in the spirit of Nordic modernism, it embodies that rare ability to transform a daily object into a timeless work.
Its light, warm, living wood reveals all the beauty of Finnish birch, while its fan-shaped base lends an almost architectural visual lightness.
Part stool, small side table, or sculptural element, it naturally fits into a contemporary interior as well as into a more classical world.
More than a piece of furniture, the S601 tells a story: that of innovation, craftsmanship, and a design conceived to endure, to traverse eras and accompany life with discretion and precision.
A gentle, authentic presence that reminds us that simplicity is often the most accomplished form of sophistication.

The Aalto S601 birch stool is a piece that is both simple and profoundly elegant, where design meets the poetry of the material.
Designed by Alvar Aalto in the spirit of Nordic modernism, it embodies that rare ability to transform a daily object into a timeless work.
Its light, warm, living wood reveals all the beauty of Finnish birch, while its fan-shaped base lends an almost architectural visual lightness.
Part stool, small side table, or sculptural element, it naturally fits into a contemporary interior as well as into a more classical world.
More than a piece of furniture, the S601 tells a story: that of innovation, craftsmanship, and a design conceived to endure, to traverse eras and accompany life with discretion and precision.
A gentle, authentic presence that reminds us that simplicity is often the most accomplished form of sophistication.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
10 g
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Finland
Manufacturer/brand
Artek
Model
S601
Designer/artist/maker
Alvar Aalto
Material
Birch
Style
Scandinavian design
Colour
Beige
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
48 cm
Width
48 cm
Depth
48 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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