{"product_id":"stool-60-by-aino-alvar-aalto-for-artek-finland-pair-avalible","title":"Alvar Aalto Stool 60 for Artek — Finland (pair avalible)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eA true cornerstone of modern design, the iconic Stool 60 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlvar Aalto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAino Aalto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e represents one of the most important innovations in 20th-century furniture. Originally introduced in 1933, this deceptively simple stool redefined how furniture could be made, shipped, and lived with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eAt the heart of the design is Aalto’s revolutionary \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eL-leg construction\u003c\/strong\u003e—a method of bending solid birch into a seamless right angle. This example clearly showcases the \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"643\"\u003elayered bent plywood legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key indicator of authenticity and one of the most celebrated breakthroughs in modern furniture design. The legs are not only structurally brilliant but visually expressive, revealing the honest beauty of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eThis particular example features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eblack laminate top\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a striking contrast to the warm natural birch frame. Durable, versatile, and endlessly functional, Stool 60 can serve as seating, a side table, or a sculptural object within a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eOur example is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003emarked on the underside “Made in Finland” with an IFC sticker\u003c\/strong\u003e, further confirming its origin and authenticity. Details like this, combined with the correct layered leg construction, are essential markers for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eDesign Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eFew objects achieve what Stool 60 has—remaining continuously in production for over 90 years while still feeling completely relevant today. Its ability to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003estack efficiently\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapt to countless uses, and integrate into any interior makes it one of the most successful furniture designs ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eIn very good vintage condition with light, honest wear consistent with age. The black laminate top presents beautifully, and the birch frame retains a warm, natural tone. This piece has been cleaned but has not been refinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2141\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eThis is not just a stool—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003efoundation of modern design thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e. For collectors, designers, and purists alike, Stool 60 represents the perfect intersection of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2141\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePrice is for one stool. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45091010838581,"sku":"HM-AAA-059","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/March272026-1992.jpg?v=1774700712","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/stool-60-by-aino-alvar-aalto-for-artek-finland-pair-avalible","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}