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Artek Aalto bench 153B, Artek + Marimekko, Kivet designed by Alvar Aalto

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Alvar Aalto in 1933

Crafted to celebrate Artek's 90th anniversary, the limited-edition Aalto Bench 153B Kivet unites two legends of Finnish design: Alvar Aalto’s classic wooden bench and Maija Isola’s iconic patterns.

Alvar Aalto designed the versatile Bench 153 series in 1945. Resting on solid birch L-legs, the bench’s seat has taken several forms over the years, from a classic slatted version to a solid top. For this special anniversary edition, the bench is adorned with Isola’s classic Kivet pattern, from her Arkkitehti (Finnish for "architect") series.

Made in Turku, Finland, the bench is crafted from Finnish birch veneer using a unique, zero-waste intarsia technique. The alternating grain direction of the wood creates a subtle, shifting effect that makes the pattern's tone change depending on your viewing angle—a truly Artek-esque way to mark an anniversary. This collaboration with Marimekko is available only for a limited time in 2025.

Dimensions

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  • Height: 44 cm
  • Width: 72.5 cm
  • Depth: 40 cm

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    Legs Natural Lacquered, Seat Birch Veneer, Kivet, Wordt plat verpakt

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