{"product_id":"alvar-aalto-bench","title":"Patinated Alvar Aalto bench 153A by Artek","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlvar Aaltos iconic bench 153A in birch and a great patina. Of course including the famous L-legs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1511146284466368062\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bench was created for Artek in 1945. Useful as a bench or table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CCcQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjO-9GL-LeOAxUmFhAIHZdPGh0Qm_YKegQIJxAB\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: about\u003cspan\u003e 112 cm\u003cbr\u003eWith: 40 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 44 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Design in Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50897840734536,"sku":"Scandi-0154","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/4681\/9912\/files\/alvaraaltobench.jpg?v=1752269375","url":"https:\/\/designinscandinavia.com\/products\/alvar-aalto-bench","provider":"Design in Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}