Bench with War Time Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s

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Artek bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war-time 1940s. The bench has a later … Read more Artek bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war-time 1940s. The bench has a later upholstery with old fabric designed by Aino Aalto. Good condition and wonderful patina.

This bench features war-time legs, this indicates that it is a vintage piece from the World War II era. During the war, there were significant shortages of materials, including adhesives, which led to the use of finger joints in the legs. This construction method, where the legs are joined using interlocking wood segments, was a practical solution to the lack of glue, and it gives the bench a distinctive look and historical value. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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