Artek stool

The Stool 60 has become the perfect embodiment of Aalto’s invention, and is the most simple of variations. A round seat made of plywood and solid wood, and legs of solid birch with their famous L-bend. This set of four, with varying ages (probably 1940s-1950s based on the stamps), are in a nice worn condition...

Hackability of the Stool is a project by architect Daisuke Motogi.

The collaboration between Artek and designer Hella Jongerius has given new colors for the iconic Aalto stool. Stool 60, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is one of the icons of Finnish furniture design. The three-legged Aalto stool is still today a beautiful, genius product whose simple shape will always be modern. Stool 60 makes a perfect extra chair and can also be used as a small table, for instance, next to an armchair or bed. The stools are easily stackable as a beautiful tower when…

Stool 60 Loimu | Artek | Alvar Aalto | SUITE NY

Alvar Aalto’s four-legged Stool E60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, table, storage unit, or display surface. Projecting a sense of relaxed familiarity, Stool E60 is equally suited to the home, public buildings, and educational facilities. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat without the need for complicated connecting elements. Thanks to its geometry, the stool can be stacked to save space in a spiralling tower sculpture.

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Photography by Taran Wilkhu