Table 81B by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finish:Natural Legs, Black Linoleum Top Designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec devised the Corniche Shelves as a way to hang small items from an object that could also act as a shelf

designer Ilmari Tapiovaara drew inspiration from traditional Finnish chairs

Not until 1950 did it become possible to manufacture and market organically shaped seat shells in large quantities

the natural materials yield in response to the body while simultaneously providing strength and stability

Updated in an elegantly understated Pastel palette

Table 81B by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finish:Natural Legs, Black Linoleum Top Designers Ronan and Erwan BouroullecThe Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorization. Whether used for dining, working, or playing, the table retains its character while offering endless possibilities. In accordance with Alvar Aaltos conception of versatile furniture, it moves naturally between public and private spheres. The Finnish birch from which Aalto tables are made boasts a natural beauty and radiates warmth; environmentally friendly, it will age