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Alvar Aalto 400

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

'Tank' Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
'Tank' Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek

'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.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Mid Century Modern Alvar Aalto Artek 400 Tank Armchairs, Salmon Leather, Vintage
Mid Century Modern Alvar Aalto Artek 400 Tank Armchairs, Salmon Leather, Vintage

Mid Century Modern Alvar Aalto Artek 400 Tank Armchairs, Salmon Leather, Vintage

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

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...

Category

Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940

Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940?

Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"

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H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 21 in

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"

By Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was promptly awarded a prize.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

400 Tank Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
400 Tank Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek

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.

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Finland
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Finland

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Finland

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H 26.38 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" in Josef Frank Textile, 1940s
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" in Josef Frank Textile, 1940s

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...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful Tank armchair, masterfully restored in zebra hide. The armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Hedemora in Sweden
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Hedemora in Sweden

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful Tank armchair, masterfully restored in ivory shearling. The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Chairs Model 400 in Mohair Velvet, Finland, 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Chairs Model 400 in Mohair Velvet, Finland, 1940s

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. This early chairs has been produced by the first producer: O.Y.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair

By Alvar Aalto

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful pair of one of a kind Tank armchairs, masterfully restored in handwoven blankets from Swans Island Company, the Maine based textile and blanket workshop. The Armchair 40...

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra
One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra

One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful pair of Tank armchairs, masterfully restored in zebra hide. The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Early Alvar Aalto Leather & Birch Tank Chair
Early Alvar Aalto Leather & Birch Tank Chair

Early Alvar Aalto Leather & Birch Tank Chair

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H 28 in W 28.75 in D 30 in

Early Alvar Aalto Leather & Birch Tank Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early Alvar Aalto for Artek 400 tank chair circa late 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Tank Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Pair of Tank Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek

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H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tilburg, NL

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair
Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair

Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair

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H 32 in W 32 in D 36 in

Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chair is as voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was promptly awarded a prize.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century

Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Pemberton, NJ

The armchair 400, designed by Alvar Aalto and better known as Tank, is one of the absolute milestones in furniture design of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs
Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs

Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs

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H 26.38 in W 27.17 in D 37.8 in

Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of 'Tank Chairs 400' by Alvar Aalto. Beech bentwood with forest green boucle re-upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400, Classic Modernist Bauhaus Design
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400, Classic Modernist Bauhaus Design

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Artek 400 Tank Armchair Designed by Alvar Aalto
Artek 400 Tank Armchair Designed by Alvar Aalto

Artek 400 Tank Armchair Designed by Alvar Aalto

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H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

Artek 400 Tank Armchair Designed by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in New York, NY

As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was promptly awarded a prize.

Category

2010s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair "Model 400" for Artek
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair "Model 400" for Artek

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair "Model 400" for Artek

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Artek’s Model 400 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1930s, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden.

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Materials

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Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair
Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair

Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair
Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair

Alvar Aalto Armchair 400 Tank Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Early Production Armchair 400 'TANK' Chair Alvar Aalto, Artek Sweden 1946-1956
Early Production Armchair 400 'TANK' Chair Alvar Aalto, Artek Sweden 1946-1956

Early Production Armchair 400 'TANK' Chair Alvar Aalto, Artek Sweden 1946-1956

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Rare early production with original red upholstery model 400 'TANK' lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936 and produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden between 1946-1956 As volum...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Birch

Tank Chairs Model 400 by Alvar Alto
Tank Chairs Model 400 by Alvar Alto

Tank Chairs Model 400 by Alvar Alto

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H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in

Tank Chairs Model 400 by Alvar Alto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Tank chairs, model 400 in beech and fabric. Designed by Alvar Alto and produced by Artek.

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Alvar Aalto Model 44 Lounge Chair
Alvar Aalto Model 44 Lounge Chair

Alvar Aalto Model 44 Lounge Chair

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H 26.5 in W 25.25 in D 21.25 in

Alvar Aalto Model 44 Lounge Chair

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in San Diego, CA

Check out it's sister chair, the Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" to create a unique look in your space.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek Finland, circa 1940
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek Finland, circa 1940

Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek Finland, circa 1940

By Alvar Aalto, Finmar

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Alvar Aalto tank chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1940 A rare early 20th century 'Tank' Model 400 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by O.Y.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent mid-20th century 'Tank' Model 400 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, Fi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970

Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs Model 400 Three by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent set of three mid twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent pair of mid twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Armchair (400) by Alvar Aalto
Armchair (400) by Alvar Aalto

Armchair (400) by Alvar Aalto

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H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

Armchair (400) by Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Armchair (400),
Laminated Birch.

Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Alvar Aalto 30-400 Tank Chair
Alvar Aalto 30-400 Tank Chair

Alvar Aalto 30-400 Tank Chair

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H 34 in W 30 in D 26 in

Alvar Aalto 30-400 Tank Chair

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

The armchair 400, designed by Alvar Aalto and better known as Tank, is one of the absolute milestones in furniture design of the 1900s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

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H 23.5 in W 28.75 in D 33.75 in

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

Category

Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

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H 23.5 in W 28.75 in D 33.75 in

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto

Category

20th Century Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Alvar Aalto Design 400 Tank Armchair Chromed Frame Brown Buttoned Leather
Alvar Aalto Design 400 Tank Armchair Chromed Frame Brown Buttoned Leather

Alvar Aalto Design 400 Tank Armchair Chromed Frame Brown Buttoned Leather

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning contemporary Alvar Aalto design 400 Tank armchair, raised on chromed frame with brown buttoned leather upholstered seat and backrest, the chair is offered in superb condit...

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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All Original Vintage Alvar Aalto Wingback Armchair 401 by Artek Finland

$3,500Sale Price|30% Off

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 32 in

All Original Vintage Alvar Aalto Wingback Armchair 401 by Artek Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Brooklyn, NY

All Original Vintage Alvar Aalto Armchair # 401 by Artek made in Finland. Great wingback lounge chair model 401 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1933. This chair was purch...

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Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s
Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s

$2,061

H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Kangasala, FI

Elegant Model 46 armchair designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland during the 1950s. The chair exemplifies Aalto's pioneering approach to bentwood furniture, wit...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Model 401 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s
Model 401 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

Model 401 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Karis, Nyland

Model 401 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, originally introduced in 1933. One of Aalto’s most celebrated designs, the Model 401 combines his pioneering bent laminated ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

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Alvar Aalto 400 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alvar aalto 400 for your home. Frequently made of wood, birch and fabric, every alvar aalto 400 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the alvar aalto 400 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right alvar aalto 400, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made alvar aalto 400 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Finmar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Alvar Aalto 400?

Prices for a alvar aalto 400 start at $1,500 and top out at $25,994 with the average selling for $9,800.

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