$33,109
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
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. This example has
Sheepskin, Birch
$37,839
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 36.62 in
Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 “high back” Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. A substantial and
Sheepskin, 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. New, current production. As
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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
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
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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. Manufactured by Artek in Finland
Sheepskin, Birch
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
Fabric, Wood
$17,524 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
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
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,329 / 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
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$16,660 / set
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
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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
present Artek 400 "Tank" armchair, one of Alvar Aalto's finest designs, were inspired by a tank. And a
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? Magnificent and
Velvet, Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek Tank Chairs Finland 1937
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pair of Model 400 “Tank” Lounge Chairs, Finland, 1937 Pair of iconic Model
Upholstery, 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. Curved frame with
Wool, 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
are bit heavier and bigger version of iconic Tank chair. The model has not been in production for a
Leather, Birch
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
Sheepskin, 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" 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
Zebra Hide
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
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
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
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. This example is stuffed with it's
Leather, Wood
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. The chair, also known
Birch, Upholstery
Artek 400 Tank Armchair Designed by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was promptly awarded a prize. The chair owes its nickname “Tank
Textile
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 Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare early production with original red upholstery model 400 'TANK' lounge chair designed by Alvar
Wool, Upholstery, 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" arm chair, A 38, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is
Birch, Sheepskin
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
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
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early "Tank" lounge chair with an uncommon wingback variation having a floating, zebra patterned
Upholstery, Birch
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
Fabric, Birch
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
Fabulous pair of Alvar Aalto zebra print Tank chairs. This pair is circa 80s and are in very nice
Upholstery, Birch
Pair of "Tank" Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in New York, NY
Rare early production from the factory in Hedemora, Sweden
Birch, Upholstery
Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Armchair #400. Wide laminated birch cantilever sides, original wool fabric upholstery. Distributed by ICF in US. Purchased from the ICF showroom in Dallas early 1980s.
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Tank chair with birch arms and spring construction seat and back. Reupholstered in cowhide
Cowhide, Plywood
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
. Made by Artek.
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-1955
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Early tank chair with birch arms and spring construction seat and back. Reupholstered in cowhide
Plywood
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-1955
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Early tank chair with birch arms and spring construction seat and back. Reupholstered in cowhide
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
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
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
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Modern Tank Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Bridport, CT
Originally design in 1936 by Alvar Aalto, these modern tank chairs are gorgeous examples of bent
Birch, Upholstery
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
Birch
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Tank chair with birch arms and spring construction seat and back. Reupholstered in cowhide
Plywood
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
. Made by Artek. Plywood arm width 3.25"
$3,545 / item
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...
Brass
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller Model 77 dining chairs, 1959 Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The seats h...
Papercord, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair with curved backrest and rounded shape, Italian design from the 50s. The armchair has been completely renovated in our laboratories, with new padding and springs for maximum...
Bouclé, Beech
$3,800 / set
H 6.625 in W 8.25 in D 5.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 11.5"W x 7"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3...
Brass
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$985 / item
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong de...
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
LUMfr Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is created by Lumfardo Luminaires and made ...
Brass
$2,800 / item
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined matte blackened brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings and edge-wearing to invoke t...
Brass
$18,059 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
$1,675 / item
H 14 in Dm 11 in
Black Ceramic Table Lamp Oatmeal Linen Shade and Ball Pull, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed. Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Clay, Linen
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s An exquisite rosewood bedside cabinet, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. This design ...
Oak
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs with Cowhide, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Dark stained beech with leather and cowhide.
Cowhide, Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs in Oak and Wool, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak armchairs by G&C, refinished and reupholstered with latex cushions. Very comfortable.
Oak
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
An architect and designer, Alvar Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.
Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.
Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.
Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed of two laminated birch loops; the seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.
Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.
Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.
Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.