Model 45 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
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Description
Alvar Aalto designed this Classic armchair in 1947 and it remains a sought-after example of his uniquely functional aesthetic. A solid laminated birch frame supports the white linen webbing that forms a durable but comfortable seat and back. The armrests, tightly wound in rattan to ensure extra durability, add to the chair’s attractiveness.
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More Information
Origin: Finland Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Birch, Linen, Rattan Condition: Excellent. Creation Date: 1947; 1990 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Incollect Reference #: 138656 -
Dimensions
W. 27.75 in; H. 30.75 in; D. 26 in; W. 70.49 cm; H. 78.11 cm; D. 66.04 cm; Seat H. 17 in; Seat H. 43.18 cm;
Message from Seller:
Located in Boston’s up-and-coming Dorchester neighborhood, Machine Age houses New England’s largest collection of twentieth-century furniture, lighting, & objects d’art. For 30 years, we have been offering a comprehensive but highly edited assemblage of American & European pieces from the 1930s through the 1990s. Aesthetically, the work marries modernism’s clarity of line & embrace of experimentation with a refined craftsmanship.
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