Armchair model 41 'Paimio', 1929/1933

DesignAlvar Aalto, Kuortane 1898–1976 Helsinki

DesignAino Maria Marsio-Aalto, Helsinki 1894–1949 Helsinki

ManufacturerArtek, founded 1935

Birch, plywood; painted

(H x W x D)64 × 60 × 85 cm

Place of originHelsinki

Status

not on display

About the workThe architect and designer couple Aino and Alvar Aalto first achieved international fame with the construction of a sanatorium in Paimio, Finland, which was completed in 1933. The chair of the same name was part of the furnishings in the new organic style, which involved experimenting with plywood and birch wood native to Finland. Their concept for elegant yet functional architecture and furniture was based on bringing buildings into harmony with their environments and materials – an approach that is in line with contemporary ideas about eco-friendly construction.

AccessionGift 1984

ProvenanceOktober 1984 erworben durch Schenkung des Herstellers

Inventory numberP 1984-111

Contact

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