The Aalto bench 153B Kivet is a limited-edition anniversary piece created in collaboration between Artek and Marimekko. This minimalist bench blends Alvar Aalto’s timeless wooden design from 1945 with Maija Isola’s iconic Kivet pattern from her Arkkitehti series. Crafted in Turku, Finland, from Finnish birch veneer using a waste-free intarsia technique, the bench features a subtle visual effect where the pattern's tone shifts depending on the angle of view. It is supported by sturdy, lacquered solid birch L-legs.
- Collaboration between Artek and Marimekko
- Part of Artek’s 90th anniversary collection
- Features Maija Isola’s iconic Kivet pattern
- Made in Turku, Finland
- Created using an intarsia technique that produces no material waste
- Lacquered solid birch L-legs
- Alvar Aalto's 1945 bench design
- Marquetry application of the pattern
- Contrasting wood grains create a shimmering surface
- Made from Finnish birch
Details
- Category
- Benches
- Furniture Fixture Material
- Wood, Plywood
- Pattern
- Organic, Dots
- Assembly Required
- Yes, No
- Materials
- birch veneer, solid birch, birch plywood, honeycomb
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Artek bench is sold by 2 retailers from $992.00 to $1,180.00. The lowest in-stock price is $992.00. Available at marimekko.com and finnishdesignshop.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes. It's in stock at 2 of 2 retailers.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Collaboration between Artek and Marimekko, Part of Artek’s 90th anniversary collection, Features Maija Isola’s iconic Kivet pattern, Made in Turku, Finland, and Created using an intarsia technique that produces no material waste.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of birch veneer, solid birch, birch plywood, and honeycomb.
- What assembly required options are available?
- Its assembly required options are yes and no.
- What pattern options are available?
- Its pattern options are organic and dots.