{"product_id":"alvar-aalto-bar-stool-for-artek","title":"Bar stool K65, lacquered in white, by Alvar Aalto for Artek","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bar stool K65 was created by Alvar Aalto during Arteks first year: 1935. And it still feels as modern as it did 90 years ago. The sitting height is 60 cm and the full height is 70 centimeters – maybe the longest of the famous L-legs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign in Scandinavian is right now offering two birch chairs lacquered in white. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 38 cm\u003cbr\u003eDeep: 40 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 70 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeating: 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlvar Aalto (1898–1976) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a Finnish architect and designer whose work helped shape modern Scandinavian design. Known for his organic forms, innovative use of materials, and human-centered approach, Aalto designed buildings, furniture, and household objects that balanced functionality with warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eIn 1935, Aalto co-founded \u003cstrong data-end=\"437\" data-start=\"428\"\u003eArtek\u003c\/strong\u003e in Helsinki together with his wife Aino Aalto, art promoter Maire Gullichsen, and art historian Nils-Gustav Hahl. The name “Artek” reflected the company’s mission: to merge art and technology in modern living. Artek became the platform for producing and promoting Aalto’s furniture, including his famous bentwood pieces such as the \u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"770\"\u003eStool 60\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"791\"\u003ePaimio Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eAalto pioneered techniques for bending laminated wood, creating strong yet graceful curves that became a hallmark of his designs. These innovations allowed mass production without losing the handcrafted quality. Artek’s philosophy extended beyond products—it promoted modernist ideals, exhibitions, and cultural dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eToday, Artek remains a leading design brand, producing Aalto’s classics alongside new works, and continues to represent the blend of functionalism, natural materials, and humanism that defined Aalto’s vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Design in Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51014904709448,"sku":"Scandi-0169","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/4681\/9912\/files\/IMG_0446.heic?v=1753512822","url":"https:\/\/designinscandinavia.com\/products\/alvar-aalto-bar-stool-for-artek","provider":"Design in Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}