Monday, 17 August 2015

Model 406 Armchair by Alvar Aalto, 1939

  • Designed By - Alvar Aalto
  • When - 1939
  • Made From - Birch and linen webbing
  • Manufactured By - Artek
  • More Info - This chair is a variation of the chaise lounge Aalto designed for the Finnish Pavilion at the Paris shows. It has a beautiful cantilevered, bent birch frame which really pushes what bent wood can do. The comfortable woven seat and back are made of linen webbing which is available in 6 colours.

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