Designer
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976)Finnish, 1898–1976
ManufacturerManufactured by
Artek Oy Ab(Finnish, established 1935)Finnish, established 1935
CultureFinnish
Titles
- "Siena" Panel
Date1954
Designed inFinland
Manufactured inFinland
MediumScreen printed cotton
DimensionsOverall: 80 × 59 1/8 in. (203.2 × 150.2 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of Charles Tapley, FAIA, in his honor
Object number2011.1001
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
On view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Scandinavian Design," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 26 August, 2012 - 27 January, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed on one side selvedge: Artek Textile, Made in Finland, Alvar Aalto Design, "Siena"
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