Artek Standard Collection 153A Bench birch black lacquered, slatted top

Aalto bench 153A, black lacquered birch.

Bench 153A was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945 and is made from Finnish birch. This versatile piece is suitable as a coffee table, a side table, at the end of a bed, or as seating in a hallway. The Bench 153A has a solid wood slatted top and is the longer version of its kind. It is delivered unassembled in a Carry Away package.

Created by bending a piece of birch to a 90° angled angle, the L-leg attaches directly to the chair, achieving Aalto's signature streamlined and simple aesthetic.

Height: 44 cm. Wide 112.5 cm. Deep 40 cm.
Seat material: solid birch, pine veneer
Base material: lacquered solid birch.

*Shipped unassembled in a Carry-Away Artek box.

*Produced in Turku Finland.

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 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.