The wooden pole is the center spoke for the surrounding shelves, and divides 'sleeping space' from 'work space.'  Photo 6 of 8 in "I Live in an Alvar Aalto" by Tiffany Chu

"I Live in an Alvar Aalto"

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The wooden pole is the center spoke for the surrounding shelves, and divides 'sleeping space' from 'work space.'