$2,750
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) for Artek Model H90 Dining Table and Eight Model 611/W Side Chairs, Finland, designed 1955, mid to late 20th century, oval top in veneered ash supported by veneered ash H-legs with white lacquered cast steel connectors, chairs unmarked, table with maker's brand, table ht. 29, wd. 72 1/2 (with extension), dp. 29, chair ht. 31 1/2, wd. 19, dp. 19 1/4 in. Note: Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer of furniture, textiles, and glassware. The span of his career, from the 1920s to the 1970s, is reflected in the styles of his work, ranging from Nordic Classicism in his the early work, to a rational International Style of Modernism during the 1930s, to a more organic modernist style from the 1940s onwards. He is celebrated as the inventor of bent plywood furniture. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Good condition. Table and chairs with wear consistent with age and use. One chair has one broken strap, and another has two broken straps. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-12-08
