aalto real or fake, pics  

one more pic, web link
real?
http://instagram.com/p/iBvqaPN38y/

Looks authentic
But painted.

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c'est bon, mais pas vieux

Agreed
that it looks real but painted. The layout of the bolts looks correct. I would still insist upon seeing the "knees" if you want to be sure, the real deal has solid legs uniquely reinforced with splines. If the legs are plywood, it's not Aalto.

pictures
looks to be genuine.but thinking of the "hole" in the middle of the seat, so on both.It is the way it should be? have not seen it on new

I've not seen a knockoff...
I've not seen a knockoff with proportions that spot on-

1950,s
find this picture from a stool from 1950
they are fine how it is, but they are painted.hadn't thought of me have black stools at home, but may become so, or should I take the liberty to try to remove the color..wonder if it will be good

The hole
Is expected on vintage stools. I assume it was part of the production process.

Vintage Violence
Was that stool used to beat someone to death?