Artek + Marimekko Bench 153B
by Alvar Aalto from Artek
artek + marimekko bench 153b
Design Alvar Aalto (1945) & Maija Isola (1956-1964)
Bent birch plywood
Made in Finland by Artek
As part of its 90th anniversary festivities, Artek has joined forces with Finnish design house Marimekko to present a limited furniture collection. This collaborative collection merges Marimekko's art of printmaking and Artek's technology of wood bending.
Some of Marimekko's most iconic prints by designer Maija Isola combine with the purity of Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Table 90D, and Bench 153B. Each pattern is applied using marquetry on birch veneer, where contrasting wood grains translate Isola's vibrant patterns into a subtle, shimmering surface. This collection celebrates what unites two iconic Finnish brands - bold and distinct identities shaped by architecture, nature, and human-centric pragmatism. It reflects Artek and Marimekko's pursuit of long-lasting design, and the marquetry production process minimizes wood waste. All products are made from responsibly sourced Finnish birchwood at Artek's factory near Turku in South-Western Finland.
Kivet (stones) pattern:
Designed in 1956 for the Arkkitehti print series. Likely inspired by the rough-edged stones manually cleared from the grounds of Isola's home.
Seireeni (siren) pattern:
Designed in 1964 and inspired by the movement of water during her travels in Greece. The pattern's name recalls the mythical sirens whose songs lured sailors at sea.
The Artek + Marimekko Collection is a limited edition with a special Anniversary Edition plaque underneath the top. This collection will be available to order through the end of 2025.
28.5" w | 15.75" d | 17.5" h
Bent birch plywood
Made in Finland by Artek
As part of its 90th anniversary festivities, Artek has joined forces with Finnish design house Marimekko to present a limited furniture collection. This collaborative collection merges Marimekko's art of printmaking and Artek's technology of wood bending.
Some of Marimekko's most iconic prints by designer Maija Isola combine with the purity of Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Table 90D, and Bench 153B. Each pattern is applied using marquetry on birch veneer, where contrasting wood grains translate Isola's vibrant patterns into a subtle, shimmering surface. This collection celebrates what unites two iconic Finnish brands - bold and distinct identities shaped by architecture, nature, and human-centric pragmatism. It reflects Artek and Marimekko's pursuit of long-lasting design, and the marquetry production process minimizes wood waste. All products are made from responsibly sourced Finnish birchwood at Artek's factory near Turku in South-Western Finland.
Kivet (stones) pattern:
Designed in 1956 for the Arkkitehti print series. Likely inspired by the rough-edged stones manually cleared from the grounds of Isola's home.
Seireeni (siren) pattern:
Designed in 1964 and inspired by the movement of water during her travels in Greece. The pattern's name recalls the mythical sirens whose songs lured sailors at sea.
The Artek + Marimekko Collection is a limited edition with a special Anniversary Edition plaque underneath the top. This collection will be available to order through the end of 2025.
28.5" w | 15.75" d | 17.5" h
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Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto is one of the greatest names in modern architecture & design. Aalto designed many buildings all over the world and his furniture designs were often created within his architecture practice.
Artek was founded in 1935 by Alvar and Aino Aalto with an idea to promote a modern culture of habitation. Artek advocates a new environment of art and design for everyday life.