Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1930s

$8,000.00

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 

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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 

See all Alvar Aalto

Literature
Alvar Aalto Designer Alvar Aalto Foundation 2002 pg 166 167