Alvar Aalto

Jackson Design AB, Stockholm
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Thomas Kellein, ed. Alvar & Aino Aalto. Design Collection Bischofberger, exh. cat., Kunsthalle Bielefeld, Zurich, 2005, p. 190
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Lights, Vol. 1: 1879 to 1959, Cologne, 2005, p. 492

Overall in very good condition. The leather appears to be original and presents with a few scattered light surface scratches, a few minor abrasions, minor areas of wear along the edges and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The top of the standard with a small abrasion to the leather, measuring 3/8 in. in length. The lacquered metal of the shade presents with a few minor scattered surface scratches and minor surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The shade with a few very small losses to the lacquer, the largest one along the lower edge to the proper right back of the shade and measuring 1/8 x 1/8 in. The lamp is not guaranteed for electricity. A highly elegant and modernist design by Alvar Aalto.
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