aalto armchair 42 by alvar aalto for artek
the arms are constructed of layers of bent laminated birch, a material that would become aalto's signature, the seat is molded from a single piece of birch plywood in black or white lacquer.

dimensions: 23.6”w x 21.3”h x 14.2” seat height x 29.5”d

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artek is renowned as one of the most innovative contributions to modern design.
founded in 1935 by four young finns led by the visionary modern architect alvar aalto. artek was set up in 1935 to market aalto's furniture, lamps and textiles, particularly on international markets where artek focused its operations from the initial stages.
artek was more than a commercial enterprise; it also aimed at developing the expression of its founders' modernistic spirit. it was an industrial arts center where the art and design trends of the time converged and continues to function in the same spirit and has solidified its position as a timely center for design, keeping a close watch on today's evolving fashions, lifestyle changes and new developments in the industry.

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