Inspired by British tea culture and Japanese woodwork, the AA 19 Tea Trolley (originally designed in 1936) is one of Alvar Aalto’s most recognizable masterpieces. Produced by Icone Design Furniture, this piece captures the "human" side of Modernism moving away from cold steel and toward the warmth of natural materials and fluid, organic curves. The defining feature of the AA 19 Tea Trolley is the lamella birch frame. Aalto’s revolutionary wood-bending technique allows the frame to consist of a single, continuous loop. This doesn't just look elegant; it provides a natural elasticity and strength that metal frames of the era simply couldn't replicate. The oversized white-lacquered wheels with black rubber tires aren't just for mobility, they create a striking graphic contrast and ensure the trolley glides smoothly across any surface. Features a beautiful rattan basket, perfect for linens or tea accessories, adding a tactile, artisanal touch to the functional design. Two levels of birch veneer offer ample space for serving drinks, displaying art books, or acting as a mobile bar. While it was born as a tea station, the AA 19 Tea Trolley is a chameleon in contemporary interior design. It functions beautifully as: Stocked with crystal decanters and glassware. Positioned next to a lounge chair to hold a lamp and books. A soft, wooden statement piece to welcome guests.
Made in Italy
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
• Height 56,5 cm (22.2”)
• Width 50 cm (19.6”)
• Depht 90 cm (35.4”)
Material
• Wood
General Information:
• Contract
• Residential
ICONE DESIGN
Icone Design is a brand that produces furnishings derived from the original designs of the great protagonists of early modernism, crafted today with the same attention, precision, and dedication to detail. Each Icone Design collection expresses its own unique identity, yet all share a unified vision: the belief that the design of the future can be built upon the extraordinary legacy that modernity has entrusted to us. Complementing this heritage, their replica furniture showcases Italian‑made luxury seating inspired by the world’s most iconic designers, created with refined materials and meticulous craftsmanship to honor and reinterpret timeless design classics.
