Set of 4 Alvar Aalto 62 Chairs in Birch & Gullichsen Fabric, Artek 1950s

A beautiful set of 4 model 62 dining chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured in Finland during the 1950s.

Model 62 is distinguished by its tall, gently curved and upholstered backrest, and upholstered seating and Aalto’s characteristic bent birch legs. The broad backrest offers comfortable support, while the open lower section gives the chair a lighter and more elegant appearance. Its clean construction and warm natural birch make it a versatile design suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The chair frames are in beautiful vintage condition while the upholstered parts have been updated with the beautiful Normandie Nereus black and white fabric designed by Johanna Gullichsen. The Birch legs have some patina that adds to the authenticy and story of the chairs. Please see photos.

Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) was a Finnish architect and designer whose furniture played an important role in the development of modern Scandinavian design. Working closely with the furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen, Aalto experimented with bending and laminating Finnish birch to create strong, lightweight furniture without relying on tubular steel. In 1935, Aalto co-founded Artek with Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl to produce and distribute their furniture and promote modern design. His bentwood chairs, stools and armchairs remain among the most widely recognized Finnish furniture designs of the twentieth century.