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stool 60 / stool E60

stool 60 / stool E60

stool 60 / stool E60

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the Stool 60 and E60, iconic furniture pieces designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1930s. These stools are celebrated for their innovative design and functionalist approach, embodying the values of technology, art, and ethics.

Design Specifications
The Stool 60 and E60 are available in various finishes, including stained, lacquered, and upholstered options. The stools feature different seat and leg combinations, such as honey, walnut, birch, and various lacquered colors like purple, cream, orange, turquoise, and more.

Innovative Techniques
Alvar Aalto developed a patented process for bending solid wood, known as the "L-leg" technique. This involves making vertical saw cuts in the wood, inserting thin veneer strips, and gluing them to enhance stability and simplify the bending process. This technique was revolutionary and became a standard in Aalto's furniture designs.

Functional Design
The three-legged Stool 60 was the first to incorporate the L-leg, designed for stackability and space-saving. Its design allows it to be used as a seat, table, storage, or display surface, suitable for various environments.

Production and Popularity
Manufactured in 45 steps at the Artek factory in Turku, Finland, the Stool 60 and E60 have sold millions of units since 1933. They are considered classics in design history, appreciated for their simplicity and versatility.

Conclusion
The Stool 60 and E60 continue to be a testament to Aalto's innovative spirit and Artek's commitment to quality and design. For more information, visit artek.fi.
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Catalog excerpts

stool 60 / stool E60-2

STOOL 60 AND E60 – ALVAR AALTO 1933 AND 1934 In the late 1920s, Aalto began to experiment with bending wood and collaborated with the furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen on a number of innovative techniques. For the fabrication of the “L-leg”, Alvar Aalto developed a patented process for the bending of solid wood. Multiple vertical saw cuts are made in the end of a piece of wood a few millimeters apart. Thin strips of wood veneer are then inserted into these slits and glued. The method simplifies the actual bending process, but also increases the dimensional stability of the finished component....

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