{"product_id":"bench-153b-seireeni-limited-edition-ex-display","title":"Bench 153B Seireeni | Limited Edition | Ex-Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eArtek + Marimekko \u003c\/span\u003eBench 153B Seireeni \u003c\/strong\u003eby \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twentytwentyone.mom\/designer\/alvar-aalto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlvar Aalto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twentytwentyone.mom\/manufacturer\/artek\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEx-display item reduced by 35%\u003cbr\u003e£\u003cspan\u003e714\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-35% now £464\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEx-display items have some signs of use and we recommend a detailed condition report prior to purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is a one-off ex-display item to be sold on a first order, first served basis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Artek and Marimekko anniversary collaboration, the Bench 153B is reimagined with Maija Isola’s Seireeni (Siren) pattern, first created in 1964 for her Arkkitehti (Architect) interior series. Inspired by the hypnotic motion of waves during her travels to Greece, the pattern is translated into the birch seat through a refined marquetry technique. Contrasting wood grains bring out the rhythm and flow of the design, creating a shimmer that shifts with changes in light and angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Alvar Aalto in 1945, Bench 153B is a later addition to his L-leg collection. Lightweight and versatile, it sits comfortably in both public and private settings, reflecting Aalto’s vision for adaptable, human-centric design. The bench features the signature L-shaped bent legs - a structural innovation that allows them to be mounted directly to the seat without complex joinery. This method, both functional and elegant, became a hallmark of Aalto’s approach to furniture.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe production process reflects Artek and Marimekko’s shared commitment to sustainability by minimising material waste. Bringing together Marimekko’s art of printmaking and Artek’s wood-bending technology, this edition of Bench 153B honours the legacy of Finnish modernism while continuing its quiet evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56106426761596,"sku":"DIS-ARE-28502254","price":464.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/artek-alvar-aalto-marimekko-bench-153b-seireeni-3.jpg?v=1756974782","url":"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.mom\/products\/bench-153b-seireeni-limited-edition-ex-display","provider":"twentytwentyone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}