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Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

$6,456

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch and red linoleum model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of this table which w...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artek Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

$6,737

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artek Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s

$6,991

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Artek Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Prototype 153B Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Prototype 153B Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Prototype 153B Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$3,400

Prototype 153B Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Finland. Never seen 153B desk/console table by Artek.

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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artek Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Alvar Aalto Desk and Chair Model 65, made by Artek, Finland in the 1960s

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Alvar Aalto Birch Dining or Writing Table with Blue Top and Cabinet

Alvar Aalto Birch Dining or Writing Table with Blue Top and Cabinet

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H 28.5 in W 72.1 in D 36.25 in

Alvar Aalto Birch Dining or Writing Table with Blue Top and Cabinet

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s Alvar Aalto for Artek table composed of a large rectangular top joined to bentwood, laminated-birch legs. Fantastic, original blue linoleum top (looks and feels more like leath...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artek Desks and Writing Tables

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Alvar Aalto Small Desk
Alvar Aalto Small Desk

Alvar Aalto Small Desk

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H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 23.63 in

Alvar Aalto Small Desk

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in London, GB

Small desk in birch plywood by Alvar Aalto, designed and made in the 1930s, it is a clear example of how Aalto obviated to the problem of connection between...

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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Artek Desks and Writing Tables

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Artek desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Artek desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Artek desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Artek were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by and Alvar Aalto. Prices for Artek desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,866 and can go as high as $11,533, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,819.

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