Artek - Aalto Table rectangular 82B

Artek Aalto 82B table 135 x 85

Table 82B is the timeless design by Alvar Aalto from 1935. The main material of the rectangular dining table is solid birch.

Artek tables are based on different combinations of Alvar Aalto's L-legs and table tops. Aalto first introduced the curved L-leg in 1933 and it became a standard part of his furniture designs. Given his importance as a designer and architect, Aalto regarded the development of the L-leg as his greatest achievement - he called the L-leg "the little sister of the architectural column".

The development of the L-leg was revolutionary because it solved the problem of fixing the legs directly to the table top in a completely new way - the leg could be fixed directly to the table top with screws and the result was a solid and simple structure.

Colors: Birch / Black / White
Dimensions: Length 135 cm Width 85 cm Height 74 cm
Material: Birch

Note: will be delivered flat packed.

About the designer:

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921, Alvar Aalto obtained a degree in Architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology and began his career as an architect. One of the most important works he was commissioned was the planning of the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland.

This project also marked the beginning of Aalto's career as a furniture designer - in fact, this was the first building planned by Aalto to be completely furnished with furniture designed by Aalto himself - including the lighting. Other major projects completed by Alvar Aalto include the Municipal Library of Viipuri, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré, and the Finnish pavilions for the 1937 Paris and 1939 New York World Expositions.