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Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s

$14,442.18per set
£10,940.28per set
€12,400per set
CA$20,007.69per set
A$22,439.96per set
CHF 11,751.46per set
MX$272,667.37per set
NOK 149,223.84per set
SEK 141,474.71per set
DKK 94,410.70per set

About the Item

A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back and "ears". The chairs are lightweight and can be situated practically in any room or interior, and are easily moved around due to their lightness, both in weight and in appearance. The chairs have beautiful patina and retain a wonderful checkered original fabric. The fabric is in good original condition with a little bit of fading in a couple of spots (not extra noticeable, please see photos). Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was well known for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles, glassware, sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture. Aalto's career from the 1920s-1970s is reflected in the styles of his work, ranging from Classicism to Modernism and to an organic style from the 1940s onwards. Aalto and his wife Aino were famous for not only designing the buildings, but the interior surfaces, furniture, lamps and even the glassware for those buildings. Aalto's furniture designs are Scandinavian Modernism at its best, especially his technical innovations on the bent plywood furniture, which in turn had a great impact on Mid-Century Modernist furniture. Aalto's works are highly sought after and some fetch record prices in auctions and the design world. Of course his works are also widely collected and can be found in numerous private collections and famous museums.
  • Creator:
    Artek (Retailer),Alvar Aalto (Designer),Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The wooden parts have been cleaned and refinished with natural shellac.
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6346237685272

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