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Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

Creator: Alvar Aalto
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
A beautiful original Alvar Aalto armchair model 401, which was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name to Architect stardom. The chair itself is light and has the Aalto lines synonymous with his designs. A very comfortable yet easily movable chair across any interior. This specific chair has been reupholstered in sheepskin to make it even more comfortable and warm to sit in.

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was well known for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles, glassware, sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture.

Aalto's career from the 1920s-1970s is reflected in the styles of his work, ranging from Classicism to Modernism and to an organic style from the 1940s onwards. Aalto and his wife Aino were famous for not only designing the buildings, but the interior surfaces, furniture, lamps and even the glassware for those buildings. Aalto's furniture designs are Scandinavian Modernism at its best, especially his technical innovations on the bent plywood furniture, which in turn had a great impact on Mid-Century Modernist furniture.

Aalto's works are highly sought after and some fetch record prices in auctions and the design world. Of course his works are also widely collected and can be found in numerous private collections and famous museums.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Documented in catalogs.
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Sheepskin, Birch
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	795709

Dimensions

W.	24.41 in;	H.	37.4 in;	D.	37.4 in;
W.	62 cm;	H.	95 cm;	D.	95 cm;

Seat H.	16.14 in;
Seat H.	41 cm;

Message from Seller:

Haddadin Design, located in Helsinki, Finland, offers a curated collection of premium Finnish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design, specializing in iconic works by renowned designers such as Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences, authenticity, and high-quality service, ensuring each purchase is a meaningful and enjoyable journey. For inquiries, reach us at +358 505552865 or faris@haddadin.fi