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ALVAR AALTO, early Paimio chair model 41

Stunning Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto in 1931. The chair's framework is constructed from two loops of laminated birch wood, while the seat is formed by a sheet of plywood bent into graceful scrolls. Named after the Finnish town of Paimio, where Aalto designed a tuberculosis sanatorium and the chair found its place in the patients' lounge. In collaboration with Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, Aalto started manufacturing furniture for the Paimio sanatorium, before he founded Artek in 1935 to mass-produce their wooden furniture.

This early model was crafted by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in the 1930s and has '2' stamped twice on its underside. The chair has a rich patina and is a genuine collector's piece!

h x w x d: 65 x 60 x 84 cm / weight: 9.50 kg

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29,000.00 €
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About Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) left an incredible mark on the world of architecture and design as a Finnish modernist architect and industrial designer. Revered as a pioneer and influential figure in the modern architectural movement of Scandinavia, he was a member of the CIAM. His portfolio includes iconic landmarks such as the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, the main building of the Helsinki University of Technology and the renowned Paimio Sanatorium. In addition to Aalto's architectural achievements, he also gained acclaim for his innovative furniture and glassware designs. The globally recognized Aalto vase, conceived in 1936 from sketches inspired by 'the leather pants of an Eskimo woman', emerged victorious in a design competition hosted by the Karhula-Iittala glass factories.

Subsequently, the factories began production of the vase. Aalto and his wife Aino's furniture designs were distributed through Artek, a company they co-founded in 1935 to mass-produce and distribute their wooden furniture. Aalto's minimalist bentwood furniture influenced generations of designers, including renowned figures like Charles and Ray Eames, Grete Jalk and Eero Saarinen. His design legacy extends even to products by Ikea, with his 1933 stool no. 60 laying the groundwork for Ikea's popular Frosta stool. Aalto's enduring influence transcends borders, shaping the landscape of architecture and design worldwide.