Artek Tea trolley 901, honey stained birch, black handle

Artek Tea Trolley 901 – Honey Special Edition.

Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936, the Tea Trolley 901 is the most refined and simple tea trolley in Aalto’s iconic collection. With influences from both British tea culture and Japanese woodworking and architecture, this design exudes timeless elegance.

In this special edition, the birch wood is finished in a warm honey colour that beautifully emphasises the curved frame and veneer tops. The soft golden hue is stylishly contrasted with a black handle and white wheels. The trolley not only serves as an elegant side table in the living room, but is also ideal for serving tea, coffee or other drinks, and of course as a real design object.

Colour: honey-stained birch wood, white MDF wheels, black handle.
Length: 90 cm Width: 50 cm Height: 56 cm
Material: frame of formed solid birch slats, birch veneer; wheels made of MDF

About the designer
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) is considered the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. He graduated in architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology in 1921. His career as a furniture designer began with the interior design of the sanatorium in Paimio, for which he designed all the furniture and lighting himself. His most important projects include the Viipuri City Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the Finnish pavilions for the World Exhibitions in Paris (1937) and New York (1939).

The Tea Trolley 901 is a classic of modern Scandinavian design – a subtle masterpiece that combines functionality and aesthetics in a unique way.