124° Mirror
Zebra TEXTILE PATTERN Discovered by Aino Aalto, integrated in 1930s
124° Mirror Design Daniel Rybakken, 2017
The classic Zebra fabric was originally discovered by Aino Aalto during her European travels, incorporated in Artek interiors as early as the 1930s. Characterised by a soft, sensual feel and striking visual depth, the Zebra fabric will bring a touch of the wild
to any interior. Today the Zebra fabric is woven exclusively for Artek. It is also available on all upholstered Artek products and by the meter. The Zebra fabric is made of 58% wool, 36% cotton and 6% polyester.
The mirrors are both functional objects and also a playful contemplation on reflection, light, and image by designer Daniel Rybakken. The 124° mirrors can be fixed to any vertical surface or stand freely on a horizontal surface. Simply and elegantly engineered, the 124° mirrors are available in three different sizes, including one version
with an integrated wooden shelf. Each mirror in the collection has two faces set 124 degrees apart. As a result, the mirrors reflect unexpected views of their surroundings, with each side revealing a different perspective. To look squarely into the mirror is to see no reflection at all.
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124° Mirror, small Stainless steel sheet, mirror polished, extruded aluminium profile, anodized, 28 x 34 x 10 cm Small 286 124 01
Zebra Cushion Cover, large 50 x 50 cm Black / white 286 039 10
Zebra Cushion Cover, small 40 x 40 cm Black / white 286 040 10
Zebra Pouch, large lining: polyester black, 29,5 x 22 cm Black / white 286 093 13
Zebra Pouch, small lining: polyester black, 25 x17 cm Black / white 286 093 12
Zebra Tote Bag leather handles, inner pocket with zipper, 41 x 42 x 8 cm Black / white 286 093 11
Zebra Seat Cushion 35 cm in diameter, Zebra fabric on both sides, 3 cm thick filling, dry clean only Black / white 286 093 10
124° Mirror, medium/tray Stainless steel sheet, mirror polished, extruded aluminium profile, anodized, tray in solid ash wood, natural with protective varnish or black lacquered, 35 x 42 x 18 cm Tray natural ash 286 124 02 Tray black ash 286 124 03
124° Mirror, large Stainless steel sheet, mirror polished, extruded aluminium profile, anodized, 58 x 42 x 12 cm Large 286 124 04
Photos: Zara Pfeifer, Susanna Vento and Suvi Kesäläinen (interior)
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Zebra
RIIHITIE PLANT POT
A330s “Golden Bell” Savoy
RIIHITIE PLANT POT Design Aino Aalto, ca. 1937
A330s “Golden Bell” Savoy Design Alvar Aalto, 1937
Created by Aino Aalto and used on the terrace of their own house, which Aino and Alvar Aalto built on Helsinki’s Riihitie Road, the plant pots embody the Aaltos’ belief that the small details are equally worthy of our time and attention. Although the plant pots featured in the Artek presentation at the Paris World Fair in 1937, they never went into serial production. In 2017 and on the occasion of Finland’s 100th anniversary, Artek introduces the
plant pots in both the original shapes. The ceramic pots are handcrafted, the choice of material inspired by the tiles Aalto incorporated into many of his buildings. Reinterpreted in three sizes for indoor use, the plant pots are available in white or blue, both colours inspired by the ceramic tiles on display at The Experimental House, Aalto’s summer retreat on the Finnish island of Muuratsalo.
RIIHITIE PLANT POT Shape A, small Glazed ceramic, handmade, H 12 x 20,5 x 16 cm White gloss 286 085 01 Blue gloss 286 085 02
RIIHITIE PLANT POT Shape B, small Glazed ceramic, handmade, H 12 x 19 x 16 cm White gloss 286 086 01 Blue gloss 286 086 02
RIIHITIE PLANT POT Shape A, large Glazed ceramic, handmade, H 20 x 40 x 27 cm White gloss 286 088 01 Blue gloss 286 088 02
RIIHITIE PLANT POT Shape B, medium Glazed ceramic, handmade, H 16 x 28 x 23 cm White gloss 286 087 01 Blue gloss 286 087 02
A version of the elegant pendant light designed by the Aaltos for The Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki, Pendant Light A330S has a sculptural quality that can be appreciated whether switched on or off. Made from a single piece of brass, with an uncoated exterior surface, it will age gracefully over time.
A330s “Golden Bell” Savoy External surface: Polished brass, uncoated Interior surface: Unpolished, raw brass, uncoated Ceiling cup: polished brass, uncoated Black textile cable 291 003 80
Natural oxidation starts right after production, beginning an aging process that will result in a beautiful patina. The Savoy version casts a golden, warm-toned light while neutralising glare. With a black textile cord similar to the ones found at The Savoy to this day, this version closely resembles the very first pieces created in the 1930s.