Aalto 97 Extension table, 1956
Aalto 97 Extension table by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Artek stands for art and technology. The Finish company is renowned as one of the most innovative contributors to modern furniture design. They stand out for the clean lines, quality and longevity of their products, all made using a combination of traditional craftsmanship and new techniques.
The Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. Whether used for dining, working, or playing, the table retains its character while offering endless possibilities. In accordance with Alvar Aalto’s conception of versatile furniture, it moves naturally between public and private spheres.
The Finnish birch from which Aalto tables are made boasts a natural beauty and radiates warmth; environmentally friendly, it will age gracefully over time. As with all Aalto products, the Aalto Table continues to be fabricated semi-industrially, according to strict criteria and with a high proportion of handcraftsmanship.
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Aalto 97 Extension table by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Artek stands for art and technology. The Finish company is renowned as one of the most innovative contributors to modern furniture design. They stand out for the clean lines, quality and longevity of their products, all made using a combination of traditional craftsmanship and new techniques.
The Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. Whether used for dining, working, or playing, the table retains its character while offering endless possibilities. In accordance with Alvar Aalto’s conception of versatile furniture, it moves naturally between public and private spheres.
The Finnish birch from which Aalto tables are made boasts a natural beauty and radiates warmth; environmentally friendly, it will age gracefully over time. As with all Aalto products, the Aalto Table continues to be fabricated semi-industrially, according to strict criteria and with a high proportion of handcraftsmanship.
Dimensions
135w x 85d x 74cmh
Extended:190w x 85d x 74cmh
Materials
1 extension leaf (55x85cm) to be stored separately.
Extending table with legs in natural lacquered birch.
Tabletop in birch veneer or white laminate.
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Artek was founded in 1935 by four young idealists, Alvar and Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl.
The business idea of the company was “to sell furniture and to promote a modern culture of habitation by exhibitions and other educational means.” Today Artek is renowned as being one of the most innovative contributors to modern design, building on the heritage of Alvar Aalto. Functionality and timeless aesthetics are the essential elements in the creation of every product that bears the Artek name. Artek’s furniture can be found in various types of spaces; from public spaces to homes, museums to schools and hotels to offices.
