So I have run into a few of these stools over time and have always wondered...Do I have an original? Did I just pay $7.00 for a vintage Alvar Aalto or did I just spend $7.00 on a Ikea Fosta stool worth $12.00 brand new!
I purchased one several months ago which I thought might be original due to its severe wear and apparent age. The wood was chipped, worn, and the bottom of the legs showed serious age. I believe the previous owner used it as a plant stand... The stool was stained walnut brown, and lacked any markings on the bottom. The legs were held on by 2 Hexagonal screws and there was a perfect hole drilled in the center of the bottom of the stool which went about half way through.... Why I dont know its a mystery.
My guess is it is older than the Ikea Fostas because who would buy a stool strip it, re sand it, then stain it darker, just to use it as a plant stand?...but then again people make no sense to me....
How can you tell the difference between a vintage Alvar, a new Alvar, and the Annoying Ikea Fostas????????
Alvar Aalto stool or Ikea Fosta
i just looked back and read up alot but honestly can someone just make a list
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of things to look for ie. measurements what type fasteners etc. I have hexagonal screws which go into inlayed flush metal screw eyelets.
I cant find pictures of the bottoms of the old Alvars or the Fostas arggg
sorry i know this has been covered but there was no clear ways to tell other than the ply in the legs and honestly most of the people just rambled or said fake not fake. seemed more based on personal opinion not fact...
Are you for real?
For the...
Are you for real?
For the very last time real Aalto stool legs are SOLID wood with visible inserts at the bend. OK? What part of that is difficult for you or preventing you from doing a little further research?
Another DA member will have to come over and wipe your arse, as I expect that will be your next request.
paulanna
No need to be rude. I have to also say that the search function on the board isn't the best. I can see why people revisit questions sometimes. I would rather be guilty of lazy research than guilty of being a rude bitch.
For instance, I just searched Aalto and got "refine search more than 20 finds." Then I search :Aalto stool" and got the same. Then "Aalto fake" and got nothing. Then "Aalto authentic" and got nothing. I would just rather ask, too.
Google ( http://www.google.com) is great for questions like this.
Et voila:
http://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Adesignaddict.com+aalto+stool+genuine
Alvar Aalto stool or Ikea Fosta
hmmm thanks for the advice for those that helped paulanna you may want to look into pills to make you a happier person...or at least some anger management. And i did google search im not fucking retarded...are you kidding me that is the first thing I EVER!!!!! do!...I was asking because I looked for a couple hours trying to locate the info I needed and figured it wouldn't hurt to try on here. NEXT time I need to ask a question I will consult Paulanna first...HAHAHA!
mines not real but Im hoping the one i'm going to go bid on tonight is.
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