Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1930s
Cantilevered high back armchair by Alvar Aalto.
Early production example from 1930s by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas
Ab, Turku, Finland
Originally designed in 1933 for Artek Oy
This is a rare version with curved head rests on each sides
Later Artek productions no 401 designed with a straight head rest
Stained birch laminated plywood with linen fabric covered seat
Newly upholstered with mixed linen fabric with the wood frame in original condition showing natural patina
Measures 86 H cm
Cantilevered high back armchair by Alvar Aalto.
Early production example from 1930s by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas
Ab, Turku, Finland
Originally designed in 1933 for Artek Oy
This is a rare version with curved head rests on each sides
Later Artek productions no 401 designed with a straight head rest
Stained birch laminated plywood with linen fabric covered seat
Newly upholstered with mixed linen fabric with the wood frame in original condition showing natural patina
Measures 86 H cm
Cantilevered high back armchair by Alvar Aalto.
Early production example from 1930s by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas
Ab, Turku, Finland
Originally designed in 1933 for Artek Oy
This is a rare version with curved head rests on each sides
Later Artek productions no 401 designed with a straight head rest
Stained birch laminated plywood with linen fabric covered seat
Newly upholstered with mixed linen fabric with the wood frame in original condition showing natural patina
Measures 86 H cm
Literature
Alvar Aalto Designer Alvar Aalto Foundation 2002 pg 166 167
