$25,000
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada.
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A mid century Alvar Aalto “Tank” chair, model 400, produced by Artek in the 1950s.
Sheepskin, Birch
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936.
Sheepskin, Birch
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Manufactured in the 1940s. Made in Sweden. This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa. This item has already been reupholstered and repaired. Although there are some traces of use after reuph...
Birch, Fabric
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 402 Lounge Chair, Bent Birch & Blue Vinyl, Early Model 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 chair has a more lightweight structure than the famous Aalto Tank chair and is a little taller making it of more practical use.
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada.
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 33 deep x 26.25 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 33 deep x 26.25 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 “high back” Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. A substantial and commanding piece, this is among the rarer chair models in Aalto’s oeuvre and remains sel...
Sheepskin, Birch
'Tank' Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This vintage original 'Tank' lounge 400 by Alvar Aalto for Artek was produced during the 1940's.
Beech
Pair of Leather Ribbed Upholstery Reclining Lounge Chairs Bent Wood Tank Style
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood rails ribbed upholstery super comfortable great looking leather lounge recliners.
Leather, Oak
Tank Armchair by Miroslav Navratil, Laminated Bentwood, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Up Závody, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional and highly collectible lounge chair designed by Miroslav Navrátil in the 1930s. An iconic example of early Czech modernist furniture design, distinguished by its elegant ...
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Rare Wingback Bentwood Tank Armchair by Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Up Závody, Alvar Aalto, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare and highly distinctive wingback lounge chair designed by Miroslav Navrátil in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. An exceptional example of early Central European modernism, combin...
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 27 in W 33 in D 26 in
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940?
Velvet, Birch
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Modern Alvar Aalto Artek 400 Tank Armchairs, Salmon Leather, Vintage
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Milan, IT
Well, as it turns out from their shared nickname, the inspiration: both the Cartier Tank and the present Artek 400 "Tank" armchair, one of Alvar Aalto's finest designs, were inspired...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Armchairs, Alvar Aalto style
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Lučenec, SK
He was inspired by the Tank of Alvar Aalto, we can consider these armchairs as a tribute to him.
Beech
Pair of Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Alva Aalto tank chairs, very good original condition.
Wood
Alvar Aalto Tank
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alvar Aalto the 'Tank' with frame of birch, upholstered in Zebra fabric.
Birch, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Newly Upholstered in Mohair Fabric
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice early "Tank" chairs newly upholstered in beige mohair fabric.
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Hedemora in Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden.
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in L 29.53 in
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Chairs Model 400 in Mohair Velvet, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare early set of ‘Tank' chairs Model 400 by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1940s.
Mohair, Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs, Rare High-Back Version, Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Extremely fine, rare and showy pair of armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto. These E400-model chairs are bit heavier and bigger version of iconic Tank chair.
Leather, Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alvar Aalto "Tank Lounge Chairs" model 37/400 Artek,Finland designed in 1936,this pair is from c. 1952 Original finish,reupholstered seat height 15"
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1930s. The cantilevered frame is constructed of bent birch, and the body of the chair is upholstered...
Birch
400 Tank Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
400 Tank Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, crafted in birch plywood with curved armrests.
Mohair, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.
Zebra Hide
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" in Josef Frank Textile, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1940s. The cantilevered frame is constructed of bent birch, and the body of the chair is upholstered...
Linen, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.
Wool, Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek Tank Chairs Finland 1937
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pair of Model 400 “Tank” Lounge Chairs, Finland, 1937 Pair of iconic Model 400 “Tank” chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1937.
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 35.04 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is one of the rare Aalto chair creations and it is in beautiful condition.
Sheepskin, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Leather & Birch Tank Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Alvar Aalto for Artek 400 tank chair circa late 1940's.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 36.62 in
Postmodern Italian Leather & Chrome Cantilever Chair After Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Seaford, GB
Postmodern Italian Leather & Chrome Cantilever Chair After Alvar Aalto Inspired by the iconic Tank Chair 400 by Finnish architect Hugo Alvar Aalto A striking Postmodern Italian chro...
Chrome
Pair of Tank Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Alvar Aalto the tank chair, model 400. Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden Chairs have been reupholstered in faux fur fabric.
Birch
Mid-Century Artek Tank Chair Model by Alvar Aalto
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-century tank chair Model 400 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek.
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto tank chair for artek in new fabric with birch bentwood arms refinished .
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 32.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400, Classic Modernist Bauhaus Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Alvar Aalto tank chair Model 400, classic modernist Bauhaus design, recenntly reupholstered.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 27 in W 33 in D 36 in
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940 Manufactured by O.y.
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most beautiful and rare tank lounge chair by Alvar Aalto, 1930s.
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