Armchair 400
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. New, current production.
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$17,464 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Fabric and Lacquered Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
This price
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$6,983 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$13,965 / set
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Model 400 Arm Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer für Wilkahn
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Model 400 Arm Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer für Wilkahn
Designer Hartmut Lohmeyer (1923 - ?)
Brand
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exclusive Armchair, Hartmut Lohmeyer
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive armchair, Type 400, from the 1950s by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. High-quality teak
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Armchair Jan des Bouvrie for Gelderland, the Netherlands, 1970s
By Gelderland
Located in Delft, NL
Armchair Jan des Bouvrie for Gelderland, the Netherlands, 1970s
Model 400, 1970s swivel armchair
Category
20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,104
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in München, Bavaria
armchairs from the 400 series by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, Germany, one of the most refined series of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Wool, Felt
$4,630 / set
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Exclusive furniture suite, Hartmut Lohmeyer
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive furniture suite, with one sofa and two armchairs of Type 400 from the 1950s by Hartmut
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Liaison Design by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
D1 055 x H775 mm seat 400 mm, 2 seater sofa W1 757x D1 055 x H775 mm seat 400 mm, armchair W1 057 x
Category
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Materials
Textile
$9,462 / item
H 30 in W 69 in D 41 in
Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Liaison Design by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
W2 457 x D1 055 x H775 mm seat 400 mm, 2 seater sofa W1 757x D1 055 x H775 mm seat 400 mm, armchair
Category
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Materials
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$6,897 / item
H 30.5 in W 41 in D 41 in
Recent Sales
Mid Century Modern Alvar Aalto Artek 400 Tank Armchairs, Salmon Leather, Vintage
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Milan, IT
present Artek 400 "Tank" armchair, one of Alvar Aalto's finest designs, were inspired by a tank. And a
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
rare pair of early twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Four Finn Juhl "48" Armchairs
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Four Finn Juhl armchairs for Baker model 400 1/2 in original condition. Solid walnut and original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Armchair Type 400 by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn in 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Neuss, NW
xclusive armchair, Type 400, from the 1950s by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. High-quality teak
Category
Vintage 1950s German Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zebra Hide
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zebra Hide
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Swans Island Company, the Maine based textile and blanket workshop.
The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
wood was refinished to see it's beautiful layers.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
ISA Bergamo Rare Pair of Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé with Matching Ottomans, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo rare pair of exquisite armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with gilt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans Olsen Armchair, rare model 400
By Hans Olsen, C.S. Mobler
Located in London, GB
Rare model 400 Hans Olsen armchair for CS mobler, 1966.
Solid oak frame with large concave wing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Olsen Armchair, pair available, Model 400, 1966
By Hans Olsen, C.S. Mobler
Located in London, GB
A rare Hans Olsen model 400 armchair. Produced by CS Mobler in 1966.
Superb condition oak and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alvar Aalto Tank
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Milan Triennale, manufactured by Artek, Finland, as armchair model 400.
A fantastic majestic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Lounge Chair in Hermès Upholstery by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
German mid-century lounge armchair Type 400 by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, designed around 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
H 30.52 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
Exclusive furniture suite, Hartmut Lohmeyer
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive furniture suite with one sofa and two armchairs of the Type 400 from the 1950s by Hartmut
Category
Vintage 1950s German Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Early Production Armchair 400 'TANK' Chair Alvar Aalto, Artek Sweden 1946-1956
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Birch
H 25.6 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 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. New, current production.
As
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
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
Category
2010s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400, Classic Modernist Bauhaus Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
.
Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Armchair Type 400 by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn in 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Neuss, NW
xclusive armchair, Type 400, from the 1950s by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. High-quality teak
Category
Vintage 1950s German Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pemberton, NJ
vintage condition. The armchair 400, designed by Alvar Aalto and better known as Tank, is one of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Armchair (400) by Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Armchair (400),
Laminated Birch.
Category
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
century 'Tank' Model 400 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, Finland Circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
three mid twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
mid twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Wood and Bone Inlay Armchairs - IJ 400
Located in Culver City, CA
Wood and Bone Inlaid Arm Chairs newly made from India
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Armchairs
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
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Armchair #400. Wide laminated birch cantilever sides, original wool fabric upholstery. Distributed
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek Finland, circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
' Model 400 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.b
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Modern Tank Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Bridport, CT
wood style.
Armchair 400, the "tank chair" is one of Aalto's Classic pieces. Another sculptural
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
czech mid-century seating set: 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
individually; armchair set $400; side chair set $300
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Armchairs
Erpo Cl 400 Leather Armchair Cream Function
By ERPO
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Erpo CL 400 leather armchair cream function.
Product measurements in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Armchair 400 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic armchair 400 available at 1stDibs. An armchair 400 — often made from wood, birch and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an armchair 400, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an armchair 400 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right armchair 400, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Alvar Aalto, Artek and C.S. Mobler each produced at least one beautiful armchair 400 that is worth considering.
How Much is a Armchair 400?
Prices for an armchair 400 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $670 and can go as high as $25,416, while the average can fetch as much as $5,520.
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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