Aalto table 230x90 cm, h-leg, ash - birch

Artek's table combines the HL2-leg developed by Alvar Aalto in 1956 with a wooden tabletop.

Alvar Aalto developed the sleeve or the H-leg in 1956. The H-leg was his last invention that was used and adapted for the furniture he designed. Metal sleeves were manufactured in two shapes; the H1L and H2L. They were designed for different leg profiles. The legs of the tables were pushed into the sleeves, which were then firmly screwed into the tabletop. The heavy-duty H-legs were used especially on larger and heavier Artek tables. The National Pensions Institute Head Office building, which was completed in 1956, is knowingly the first building that was decorated with H-legged furniture.

Alvar Aalto

Since its founding in 1935, Finnish furniture manufacturer Artek has stood at the intersection of Nordic design, architecture and art. By doing so, Artek has elevated Finnish design, along with Aino and Alvar Aalto's furniture, to global recognition. Artek’s furniture and lighting are cornerstones of Finnish design, gracing numerous homes and public spaces worldwide. Even today, most of Artek's wooden furniture is crafted in Finland.