Alvar Aalto

Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto 3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer, as well as a sculptor and painter. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware. Aalto's early career runs in parallel with the rapid economic growth and industrialization of Finland during the first half of the twentieth century and many of his clients were industrialists; among these were the Ahlström-Gullichsen family. The span of his career, from the 1920s to the 1970s, is reflected in the styles of his work, ranging from Nordic Classicism of the early work, to a rational International Style.

Tea Cart 901

Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936, this tea cart brings glamour back to teatime. Beautiful birch wood provides the framework for the cart while white laminate or black linoleum add a chic surface to the shelving. Made in Finland by Artek. Ships fully assembled.