Table 90C (OUT OF STOCK)

Hender Scheme for Artek

• Introduction

  I am a Table 90C. I've been around awhile, but I've recently developed a taste for fine leather. I fancy myself something of a writing desk now.

  
  

• Curator's Notes 

  When I think of writing desks, one of the first that comes to mind is the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. It's an entirely different piece of furniture, of course, but there's something about the tradition of sitting down at a dedicated surface to write that I've always found appealing. I've especially loved old writing desks with leather inlaid into their tops. There's a wonderful feeling to writing on leather, the slight softness beneath your hand, the warmth of the material, and the pleasure of putting pen to paper.
  
  That's what immediately drew me to this interpretation of Alvar Aalto's Table 90C. Originally designed in 1933, its simple round form and signature bent birch legs remain, but Hender Scheme has upholstered the tabletop in vegetable-tanned leather and fitted the legs with little handmade leather shoes. The leather transforms the experience of using the table, making it particularly inviting for writing, sketching, or sitting down with a book.
  
  I also appreciate the choice of birch, with its natural knots and variations left visible rather than concealed. Together with the leather, it gives the table a character that will only become more personal through use. What makes this collaboration so successful is how comfortably the two design languages sit together. Aalto's original proportions are untouched in spirit, while Hender Scheme brings an entirely new tactile experience. It's a small table, but one that makes me want to slow down and spend a little more time at it. 

  
  

  Table 90C was curated by Stevenson Aung

  
  

• Designer/Maker 

  
  

  Maker: Artek x Hender Scheme

  
  

  Designer: Alvar Aalto x Ryo Kashiwazaki

  
  

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 

  23.6" (w) x 23.6" (l) x 20.5" (h) or 60 cm (w) x 60 cm (l) x 52 cm (h)

  Tabletop thickness: 1.6" or 4 cm

  
  

  Materials:

  Natural Cow Leather, Solid Wild Birch, Birch Plywood

  
  

• Details
  • A special collaboration between Artek and Hender Scheme
    
  • Limited series
  • Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933
    
  • Made in Finland
    
  • Sold individually
  • Crafted from “wild birch,” a selection that uses more of the tree 
    
  • Natural characteristics such as knots, insect trails, and color fluctuations may be visible in the wood
    
  • Tabletop upholstered in natural, vegetable-tanned leather 
    
  • Includes handcrafted Hender Scheme leather shoes on the table legs, protecting both the legs and flooring
    
  • Leather tabletop develops a unique patina with use and age
    
  • Natural variations in the wood and leather make each piece unique
    
• Return Policy
  Returns or Exchanges may be done within 14 days from purchase date. We kindly ask that all valid returns must be in unused condition with attached tags and packaging. Nalata Nalata will not accept any returned merchandise without prior written communication and valid Return Authorization Number. Upon inspection and approval, Exchange or Store Credit will be provided, No Refunds. All sale items and discounted merchandise are Final Sale and cannot be returned.  Read More