Artek - Wall Shelf 112 Birch

Aalto wall shelf 112B

The Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936. The shelf shows Aalto's affinity with natural materials and is a beautiful addition to your wall.

The wall shelf 112B is made of a birch veneer panel with curved wood slat loops as brackets and can be mounted on the wall in both directions.

Material: Birch wood
Width 90 cm. Depth 25 cm.

The designer:

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