Sauna Stool by Bertel Gardberg for Artek, Finland, 1970s

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Bertel Gardberg (1916 to 2007) is known as the father of Finnish silversmithing, and worked across silver, wood and other … Read more Bertel Gardberg (1916 to 2007) is known as the father of Finnish silversmithing, and worked across silver, wood and other materials during a long career, including well known cutlery designs for Hackman. He designed also the Sauna stool for Artek in Finland.
Made from solid pine, the round seat has a hole in the middle that works as a handle and lets water drain away, made for use in the sauna. The three legs pass through the seat and are wedged in place from above.

This stool carries the warm, honey color, as well as the imperfections that pine takes on over time, giving it real character.

Materials: Solid pine

Origination: Finland, 1970s, stamped by Artek on underside

Condition: Good. Structurally stable and strong. Shows signs of expected age and use, including scratches, bumps and discolorations.
Dimensions (approx.): Height 43 cm, diameter 36 This piece has an attribution mark,
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