Architect Alvar Aalto came up with the idea of a simple stool, and carpenter Otto Korhonen made the first sample at Littoinen furniture factory in 1933. This stackable piece of wooden furniture fits into public spaces as well as homes. Its combination of bent birch veneer and solid wood was later patented. Due to great demand, Artek Oy was founded in 1935. Alvar Aalto’s spouse Aino Marsio-Aalto was appointed as the CEO.
Architect Alvar Aalto came up with the idea of a simple stool, and carpenter Otto Korhonen made the first sample at Littoinen furniture factory in 1933. This stackable piece of wooden furniture fits into public spaces as well as homes. Its combination of bent birch veneer and solid wood was later patented. Due to great demand, Artek Oy was founded in 1935. Alvar Aalto’s spouse Aino Marsio-Aalto was appointed as the CEO.
