Alvar Aalto Finland, 1898-1976
Table lamp, 1955
Lacquered metal and leather
38 x 38 x 36 cm
15 x 15 x 14 1/8 in
15 x 15 x 14 1/8 in
Manufactured by Valaistustyö Ky
Most of Aalto’s designs were created as part of a broader architectural project, firstly intended for a specific use in a specific place. This table lamp was designed in 1955...
Most of Aalto’s designs were created as part of a broader architectural project, firstly intended for a specific use in a specific place. This table lamp was designed in 1955 when Aalto was commissionned to build a private house near Paris for influential French art dealer Louis Carré.
While embracing the trend of functionnalism, Aalto added his own perspective with a more organic approach. In this design, he chose curved and oblique lines as well as an asymmetrical base to convey a lyrical feel to a primarly functional object.
While embracing the trend of functionnalism, Aalto added his own perspective with a more organic approach. In this design, he chose curved and oblique lines as well as an asymmetrical base to convey a lyrical feel to a primarly functional object.