Bench 153A
Alvar Aalto's lightweight birch bench with L-legs, dated 1945
1125 × 445 × 400 mm
Source: technical drawing image — Bench 153A with a slatted top — published as W 112.5 × D 40 × H 44.5 cm
1945
Finland
Description
Overview
Bench 153A is a birch bench by Alvar Aalto that Artek dates 1945. Artek calls it lightweight and versatile, equally at home in public and private spaces.
Construction
The legs are solid birch and are mounted directly to the seat. The page shows a slatted top and a solid top.
Specifications
- Size (slatted top): 112.5 x 40 x 44.5 cm (values not labelled on the drawing)
- Legs: solid birch
- Versions: seven on the page
- Origin: Finland
Story
A late addition
Artek describes Bench 153A as a late and much-loved addition to the L-leg collection, designed by Aalto in 1945. The page says it pairs naturally with other members of the L-leg family.
Storage or display
One of the page's picture headings is "Bench 153A can be used for storage or display". Artek's Aalto Benches page says the benches serve as seating, storage or display.
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