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Treat yourself to an iconic ORIGINAL work that will always retain its value, passing on to the next generation.
Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) is one of Finland's most famous architects and designers. Designed in 1932, Armchair 41, better known as the "Paimio Armchair", is one of Alvar Aalto's earliest and most popular creations. Exhibited in the most prestigious museums, this Armchair is hig ...
Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) is one of Finland's most famous architects and designers. Designed in 1932, Armchair 41, better known as the "Paimio Armchair", is one of Alvar Aalto's earliest and most popular creations. Exhibited in the most prestigious museums, this Armchair is hig ...
Treat yourself to an iconic ORIGINAL work that will always retain its value, passing on to the next generation.
Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) is one of Finland's most famous architects and designers. Designed in 1932, Armchair 41, better known as the "Paimio Armchair", is one of Alvar Aalto's earliest and most popular creations. Exhibited in the most prestigious museums, this Armchair is highly sought-after by collectors: period versions fetch over 12,000 euros at auction!
Armchair 41 was designed for the Paimio sanatorium, a tuberculosis clinic built by Alvar Aalto. A technical feat in which the Wood is worked like a flexible ribbon, this exceptionally comfortable seat owes its inspiration to the Art Nouveau style.
Ergonomically designed, the Paimio Armchair was intended to offer patients an ideal position. The overall shape is perfectly suited to its function. The angle between the seat and backrest was designed to make it easier for patients to breathe, and to make the most of the Sun's rays during treatment. In addition, the hygienic dimension was exploited: the seat, formed from a single piece of Lacquered plywood, offers a smooth surface which, combined with a continuous shape with no corners, makes it easy to clean. The absence of ornamentation stems from the modernist movement, where aesthetics are defined by the expression of materials alone.
The Frame consists of two closed strips of Birch glulam, joined by a solid cross-rail. This frame supports a curved Shell in Birch laminate, with pronounced curves at the ends. These curves project the seat out of the frame and, in conjunction with the horizontal perforations in the backrest, give flexibility to the seat.
As early as 1927, in close collaboration with cabinetmaker Otto Korhonen, Aalto explored the possibilities of glued laminated wood - prior to this, tubular steel structures had dominated furniture design. Inspired by the creations of Breuer and Thonet, Aalto finally perfected an innovative process: successive gluing of several thin layers of specially molded Solid wood produces curves of over 90 degrees. The curved glued-laminated wood gives the Base, legs strength and flexibility. These experiments led to Artek's most technically innovative armchairs, such as the Paimio.
All ARTEK bentwood furniture is manufactured in the Turku factory in Finland, using local wood. They combine modern production methods with skilled craftsmanship and carefully selected materials.
Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) is one of Finland's most famous architects and designers. Designed in 1932, Armchair 41, better known as the "Paimio Armchair", is one of Alvar Aalto's earliest and most popular creations. Exhibited in the most prestigious museums, this Armchair is highly sought-after by collectors: period versions fetch over 12,000 euros at auction!
Armchair 41 was designed for the Paimio sanatorium, a tuberculosis clinic built by Alvar Aalto. A technical feat in which the Wood is worked like a flexible ribbon, this exceptionally comfortable seat owes its inspiration to the Art Nouveau style.
Ergonomically designed, the Paimio Armchair was intended to offer patients an ideal position. The overall shape is perfectly suited to its function. The angle between the seat and backrest was designed to make it easier for patients to breathe, and to make the most of the Sun's rays during treatment. In addition, the hygienic dimension was exploited: the seat, formed from a single piece of Lacquered plywood, offers a smooth surface which, combined with a continuous shape with no corners, makes it easy to clean. The absence of ornamentation stems from the modernist movement, where aesthetics are defined by the expression of materials alone.
The Frame consists of two closed strips of Birch glulam, joined by a solid cross-rail. This frame supports a curved Shell in Birch laminate, with pronounced curves at the ends. These curves project the seat out of the frame and, in conjunction with the horizontal perforations in the backrest, give flexibility to the seat.
As early as 1927, in close collaboration with cabinetmaker Otto Korhonen, Aalto explored the possibilities of glued laminated wood - prior to this, tubular steel structures had dominated furniture design. Inspired by the creations of Breuer and Thonet, Aalto finally perfected an innovative process: successive gluing of several thin layers of specially molded Solid wood produces curves of over 90 degrees. The curved glued-laminated wood gives the Base, legs strength and flexibility. These experiments led to Artek's most technically innovative armchairs, such as the Paimio.
All ARTEK bentwood furniture is manufactured in the Turku factory in Finland, using local wood. They combine modern production methods with skilled craftsmanship and carefully selected materials.
In detail:
Variation : White
Brand : ARTEK
Designer : Alvar Aalto
Type : Armchair
Colour : Seat Shell: white - Frame: Natural birch
Material : Frame: Curved solid birch glued laminate, clear lacquer - Seat shell: Pressed birch plywood, lacquered - Local FSC-certified wood.
- Dimensions : W 60 x D 80 cm x H 64 cm - Seat: H 33 cm - Armrests: H 56 cm
- Weight : 22 lb
- Characteristics : Design icon - Model designed in 1932 by Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) - MoMa permanent collection, New York - Original piece signed by Artek (will always retain its value) - Handcrafted in Finland from local FSC-certified wood - Quality, durable and sturdy furniture.
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