Alvar Aalto, Pair of benches from the Muurame Church, Finland

Finland, 1926-29
lacquered pine
35 h × 56 w × 20 d in (89 × 142 × 51 cm)

Provenance: Muurame Church, Muurame, Finland | Private Collection

Condition: One bench shows a replaced board to top, to one front leg, and two to bottom. Same bench shows two fill spots to seat and a chipped back leg. The other bench shows a repaired crack to top board. Both benches show scattered wear to wood and lacquer with discoloration commensurate with age and use. Overall fair to good condition.