The 901 Tea Trolley was inspired by Japanese woodwork and British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto became scquainted with on their many travels. Designed in 1936, this piece has a frame composed of two birch lamella loops and features two shelves and a solid birch handle. The twin wheels allow it to be easily moved and parked at will, and the lightweight quality of the birch wood also supports this mobility. Choose btween white laminate or black linoleum for the sleek and chic surface of the shelving and wheel faces.
The Finland-based brand Artek is known as one of the most innovative contributors to modern design today. Founded in 1935 by four young idealists, two of them including husband-wife duo Alvar and Aino Aalto, original furnishings by the Aalto’s have stayed in continuous production for decade... More Artek
Alvar Aalto created a lasting legacy in modern design as an architect and designer. Aalto entered exhibitions and participated in innovative urban planning conferences, designed civic and cultural buildings, and conceptualized household furniture and objects. All of his projects, whether th... More Alvar Aalto