Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A
Artek Table Aalto Table 90A

Aalto Table 90A

$1,942

Made by Artek

Designed by Alvar Aalto

The Aalto Table 90A is one of the clearest expressions of Alvar Aalto's conviction that modern design belongs to everyday life. Its round birch top rests on the bent L-leg, a quietly revolutionary form Aalto patented in 1933. That leg, carved from a single piece of Finnish birch with a laminated bend at its base, resolved a longstanding tension between wooden furniture and structural honesty without a single metal joint.

The circular form encourages a particular kind of gathering. No head of the table. No hierarchy. Conversation moves around it freely, which was very much Aalto's intention for the social spaces of his native Finland.

  • Frame and legs in solid Finnish birch
  • Top available in natural birch veneer, linoleum, or laminate
  • L-leg construction: Aalto's patented bent-wood joint, continuous birch with no metal hardware
  • Produced by Artek, the Helsinki-based manufacturer Aalto co-founded in 1935

Artek has produced this table with little deviation from the original drawings. That fidelity is part of what makes the 90A a work of design history still in production, not a reproduction of one.

Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935
  • Manufactured by Artek
  • Structure features the patented L-leg system for direct attachment to tabletop, ensuring stability and simplicity 
  • Legs and top edge made from solid birch or wild birch, offering natural warmth
  • Tabletop core constructed from solid birch
  • Surface in high-pressure white laminate
  • Crafted in Finland reflecting high manufacturing standards and regional craftsmanship 
  • Aesthetic inherently versatile and welcoming, moving fluidly between dining, workspace, or play settings
Measurements

H × Dia
29.25 × 39.5 in.
74.3 × 100.33 cm.

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Artek. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aalto's bent L-leg and why does it matter?

Alvar Aalto patented the bent L-leg in 1933 as a way to create a structurally sound furniture joint using only wood. By making a series of parallel cuts at the base of a birch leg and laminating thin wood strips into the cuts before bending, Aalto achieved a curved load-bearing joint without any metal hardware, a significant departure from conventional furniture construction at the time.

What top surface options are available for the Table 90A?

The Table 90A is offered with a top in natural birch veneer, linoleum, or laminate. Linoleum is a natural material made from linseed oil and wood flour, valued for its warmth, resilience, and matte character. Laminate offers a more durable, easy-maintenance surface suited to high-use environments.

Is the Artek Table 90A made to order?

Yes, the Table 90A is produced to order, which reflects Artek's commitment to considered manufacturing rather than speculative overproduction. Lead times vary depending on configuration and finish.

How does the round format of the 90A differ from Aalto's rectangular tables?

The 90A's circular top was conceived for informal, egalitarian gathering, removing the directional orientation of a rectangular table. Aalto designed both formats, but the round table carries a particular social quality suited to smaller dining rooms, studios, and spaces where conversation is the point.

Who was Alvar Aalto, and what is Artek?

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish architect and designer whose work helped define Nordic modernism. In 1935, he co-founded Artek in Helsinki alongside his wife Aino Aalto, art patron Marie Gullichsen, and art historian Nils-Gustav Hahl, with the aim of producing and promoting modern furniture rooted in craft and social purpose. Artek continues to manufacture Aalto's original designs from its Helsinki base.

Brand & Designer

Artek
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Artek

Founded in 1935 in Helsinki, Finland, Artek specializes in furniture, lighting, and interior objects that unite modernist design, natural materials, and timeless Nordic functionality.
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Alvar Aalto

A Finnish architect and designer whose work joined modernism, nature, and human comfort with enduring clarity and sculptural warmth.