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.
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A mid century Alvar Aalto “Tank” chair, model 400, produced by Artek in the 1950s.
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
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 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...
Leather, Wood
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
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.
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 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
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 Zebra
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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.
Zebra Hide
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
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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.
Zebra Hide
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. This early chairs has been produced by the first producer: O.Y.
Mohair, Birch
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
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...
Wool, 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 Artek, Alvar Aalto
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.
Zebra Hide
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
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
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.
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
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.
Upholstery, Birch
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.
Bouclé, Beech
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
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.
Textile
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.
Birch, Upholstery
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
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.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
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...
Wool, Upholstery, Birch
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.
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 Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 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.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek Finland, circa 1940
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
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.
Birch
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...
Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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...
Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 ...
Birch
Armchair (400) by Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Armchair (400),
Laminated Birch.
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.
Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto
Upholstery
Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Tank lounge chair model 37/400, pair by Alvar Aalto
Upholstery
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 36 in
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...
Leather
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The sofa, also known as the Tank sofa, is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in a bent birch wood that g...
Birch, Upholstery
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