Armchair 42 by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Armchair 42 – or “Small Paimio” – was designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. The frame is made from laminated birch shaped to produce a cantilevered chair; the seat and back are created from one piece of form-pressed plywood. The fluidity of the design creates a soft, comfortable place to sit. The result is an armchair without straight lines, an armchair of exceptional aesthetic appeal. Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ages, it remains perfectly balanced.
Price is per item. Handmade to order in Finland. The armchair 42 is available in birch and black, or birch and white.
In-stock lead time 28 weeks. Out of stock lead time up to an additional 8 weeks or more. Please note that inventory can change at any time.
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Armchair 42 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Additional Details
CREATOR: Artek (Maker), Alvar Aalto (Designer)
DESIGN: Paimio Armchair
DIMENSIONS: Height: 28.25 in. (71.76 cm), Width: 23.5 in. (59.69 cm), Depth: 29.5 in. (74.93 cm), Seat Height: 14.25 in. (36.2 cm)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Lacquered Birch, Plywood
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Finland
PERIOD: 21st Century
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Contemporary
PRODUCTION TYPE: New & Custom (Re-Edition)
CONDITION: New
