Alvar Aalto
(Finnish, 1898–1976)
Drop-front Desk, model 802, c. 1950
for Artek, Finland
stamped to back of upper portion 'Aalto Destin made in Sweden'
birch, laminated beech, brass
41¾ h × 36½ w × 19 d in.
This lot is located in Chicago.
literature: Baldwin Kingrey Midcentury Modern in Chicago 1947-1957, Brunetti, pg. 49
