Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Timeless, functional, and beautifully simple — the Stool 60 is Alvar Aalto’s most iconic piece of furniture design. First introduced in 1933, this three-legged birch stool embodies Aalto’s philosophy of democratic design: practical, versatile, and accessible for everyday life.

The Stool 60 is stackable, lightweight, and endlessly adaptable — use it as extra seating, a side table, or even a display stand. Its distinctive bent L-shaped legs, a groundbreaking innovation in wood bending, give it both strength and elegance while showcasing Aalto’s organic approach to modernism.

Whether placed in a design collector’s home or a casual living space, the Stool 60 represents a pure piece of Finnish design heritage that has remained in continuous production for over 90 years.

Price each. Four available.

Alvar Aalto (1898–1976)
Alvar Aalto was one of the most influential architects and designers of the 20th century, renowned for bringing warmth and humanity to modernist design. His work spans architecture, furniture, textiles, and glassware, often inspired by nature and the Finnish landscape. Aalto’s bentwood furniture, including the Stool 60, redefined the possibilities of working with birch and has become synonymous with Scandinavian modernism.

Artek (1935- )
Founded in Helsinki in 1935 by Alvar and Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, and Nils-Gustav Hahl, Artek was established to promote “the art of living.” The company quickly became a pioneering force in modern design, combining art, architecture, and industry. To this day, Artek continues to produce Aalto’s timeless furniture alongside contemporary pieces, maintaining its legacy as a cornerstone of Finnish design.