{"product_id":"vintage-white-laminate-top-table-by-alvar-aalto-for-artek-4","title":"Vintage White Laminate Top Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's hard the believe that the now infamous silhouette of this gorgeous table was originally designed in 1933. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. Aalto developed a ground-breaking process that resulted in the L-leg that we now know and love. To create the L-leg, cuts are made in the end of a piece of wood, with the slits extending just below the level of the planned bend. Wood veneer strips are then inserted and glued. This simplifies the bending process and increases the stability of the component. Aalto called the L-leg “the little sister of the architectural column,” and its arrival announced a break with longstanding traditions of furniture production. Patented by Aalto in 1933, this technique meant that the warm, organic qualities of wood could be used to form stable hardwearing designs. (Information taken from Artek.fi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aalto Table is an absolute design classic. Copied time and time again, its simple design now has a familiarity and comfort that is sure to make any interior immediately more homely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and warmth, moving easily between public and private spaces in accordance with Alvar Aalto’s conception of versatile furniture. Whether used for dining, working, or playing, the table retains its character while offering endless possibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a local charity that works to rehabilitate members of the UK fire service, these tables were bought new in the 1990s and have been used daily until very recently. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith visible wear to the wood this table proudly shows its history for all to see. Despite a strip and refinish the wood still shows some minor signs of its previous life along with some fills. The laminate top although clean, features some light surface scratching and marks that we've been unable to capture on camera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, quality piece sure to catch the attention of any guest into your home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 150cm long, 75cm deep and 70.5cm tall with an under table height of 66.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Absolutely Nice Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55431057801592,"sku":"1764","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0844\/0925\/files\/VintageWhiteLaminateTopTableinBirchbyAlvarAaltoforArtek.jpg?v=1769601001","url":"https:\/\/absolutelynice.co.uk\/products\/vintage-white-laminate-top-table-by-alvar-aalto-for-artek-4","provider":"Absolutely Nice Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}