$1,375
Alvar Aalto
L-leg desk, return and pair of chairs
Artek Finland, 1933 / c.
1950 birch, birch plywood, burled maple, brass 45¼ w x 28 d x 28½ h in (115 x 71 x 72 cm)
result: $1,375
–1,500
Chair measures: 25 w x 25 d x 32.25 h inches. Return features five drawers and two adjustable shelves; it measures: 15.75 w x 27.5 d x 26.5 h inches.
provenance: Baldwin Kingrey, Chicago | Private collection
literature: Alvar Aalto: Designer , Lahti, pg. 173 Alvar Aalto , Schildt, ppg. 49-50
condition: Scattered soiling, abrasions and mars to desk surfaces, concentrated to leading edges of desktop and lower legs, consistent with material and use. Desktop shows moderate wear with scattered areas of watermarks and dryness; one white paint mark to edge measures 1/2 inch. Cabinet shows wear and abrasions concentrated to leading edges of drawer fronts; one drawer interior is stained with ink. Cabinet top has one linear separation to side, measuring approximately ten inches, not affecting stability. One chair has been repaired at one point in time, with blocking added to underside of seat and screws for support. Chairs sets both show stable cracking and separation to the finish from age
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2013-07-13