Designer: Alvar Aalto
Manufacturer: Artek

The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become acquainted with though their many travels, as well as by the Japanese woodwork and architecture they admired. With a frame composed of two birch lamella loops, Tea Trolley 901 features two shelves and a solid birch handle. Twin wheels, in combination with the lightweight quality of birch, mean the trolley can be easily maneuvered and parked at will.

Over the years, numerous variations of the Tea Trolley have been produced. Dutch designer and colour expert Hella Jongerius delved into Artek’s archives to offer her own take on one of Alvar Aalto’s most cherished products. Her subtle interventions resulted in a dark version of the trolley, which plays with the shifting light on the product’s upper and lower trays.

• Frame: Form-bent solid birch lamella
• Wheels: MDF
• Top and shelf surface: High-pressure laminate or linoleum
• Dimensions: 35½" L x 22" H (90x55 cm)

Birch/White: 5-7 business days lead time

Other Colors: 8-10 weeks lead time (Please contact us for availability)