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Artek Aalto Armchair 41 “Paimio”

$6,275 Non-Member
$5,647.50 Member
Members save up to 20% & free shipping $35+
Member discount applies, but other discounts do not apply.
Online Only

Artek Aalto Armchair 41 “Paimio”

$6,275 Non-Member
$5,647.50 Member
Members save up to 20% & free shipping $35+
Member discount applies, but other discounts do not apply.

Color:  White

Size:  One Size

Item# 13838-153721
Member discount applies, but other discounts do not apply.
Shipping surcharge of $344.00 
Special Order: Please allow 16-18 weeks for shipping per item. This special order item is final sale and non-returnable.
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When Alvar Aalto’s statement-making Armchair 41 “Paimio” premiered in 1932, it was hailed as a revolutionary interpretation of the club chair and set new standards in modern furniture design. The chair, which is an object in MoMA’s collection, combines a traditional outline with a light, organic form. Armchair 41’s seat is fixed to the design's frame at only four points, creating the delightful illusion that the seat is floating. This construction also provides an amazing degree of elasticity. The armrests are made from a single piece of solid birch wood that is form-bent and then split in half. This ensures that over time, the Armchair 41 “Paimio” remains perfectly balanced. The elegant, sculptural seat and backrest are made from form-pressed birch plywood. Made in Finland, the Armchair 41 “Paimio” measures 25.25h x 23.5w x 31.5”d. The chair’s manufacturer, Artek, is represented in MoMA’s collection

  • Designer
    Alvar Aalto
  • Size
    25.25h x 23.5w x 31.5"d
    Seat Height:13"h
  • Material
    Birch Wood
  • Year of Design
    1932
  • Special shipping charge of $344.00
  • Shipping Method: Threshold Delivery
  • This item cannot be shipped outside of the contiguous U.S.
  • This item is final sale and non-returnable.

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Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) was a renowned Finnish architect, designer and town planner known for synthesizing romantic and pragmatic ideas. He is credited with creating designs that had a profound impact on the trajectory of modernism before and after World War II. Many examples of this furniture are represented in MoMA’s collection and have been featured in the Museum’s exhibitions, including Alvar Aalto: Architecture and Furniture (1938) and How Should We Live? Prepositions for the Modern Interior (2016–2017).

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