MOMA reproduction of the Alvar Aalto Stool 60

Scandanavia's Famous designers have for over a century been lauded for using simple materials such as lightweight woods in innovative and elegant ways, in order to present minimalist furniture that we all would like to own.  Whether it be to fill our home with a vision of their simplicity, or to incorporate just a couple of elements into an existing design scheme.  And for them it is a strategy which has succeeded particularly well, Ikea for example is one of the largest corporations in the world, and its owner is almost never out of the top 5 wealthiest men in the world.

One item of furniture from the early 20th century, and designed by Alvar Aalto, the man also famous for the vase which bears his last name, is a prime example of Scandanavian designs simplicity and timelessness.  With merely a few pieces of wood he produced something which is as contemporary today as when it was made in 1923, and can fit into any room anywhere.

Eternally reproduced by authorized retailers, a recent version has been produced by Monocle with a leather top, Tyler Brules slightly pretensious store attached to his slightly pretensious Magazine.  This version produced by the Museum of Modern Art New York, takes the minimalist Aesthetic and funk's it up with a healthy injection of almost-but-not-quite-retro cool.  Woven zebra print makes it reminiscent of something from a 1960's ethnic setting, however being black and white could still fit into the most minimalist of decors.

Available now from MOMA's online store for $365.00, better get in quick before they all sell out.