Artek Aalto Stool 60 natural birch, seat fabric Volo

Artek Stool 60, fabric Volo.

After the durability tests, Aalto exclaimed: "We will sell thousands of these." In this regard, Aalto was mistaken: more than 1.5 million have been sold since then.

Alvar Aalto's stackable stool from 1933 is one of his simplest and most affordable designs.
Stool 60 was originally designed for the Viipuri Library in Finland, and was presented at Fortnum & Mason in London shortly afterwards.

The simple idea behind this now classic stool is based on three curved legs and a round seat. The secret of the success of the original Aalto stool lies in the unique curves of the legs, which eventually became the distinguishing feature of all Aalto furniture.

The stool is also manufactured in a four-legged version.

The stool 60 from Artek is a three-legged stool and is available with, among other things, a seat in timeless colours, all with clear lacquered birch legs. In addition, there are versions in completely clear birch, black or white, or with a seat of black linoleum or white laminate or upholstered with clear lacquered legs.

Dimensions: H44 cm and Ø38 cm. Base in natural solid birch. Fabric upholstery Volo composition: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Abrasion resistance 30.000 Martindale.

*Made to order product.

*Note: The stool is flat-packed in a "Carry Away" box.

About the designer:

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921, Alvar Aalto graduated with a degree in Architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology and began his career as an architect. One of the most important works he received was the planning of the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. This project also marked the beginning of Aalto's career as a furniture designer - in fact, it was the first building designed by Aalto that was completely furnished with furniture designed by Aalto himself - including the lighting. Other important projects completed by Alvar Aalto include the Viipuri Municipal Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the Finnish Pavilions for the World Exhibitions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939.