Available at
finnishdesignshop.comBest Price
$4,580.00
ViewThe Armchair 42, also known as the 'Small Paimio', is an iconic piece of furniture designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium. It features a cantilevered frame crafted from laminated birch and a seat and back made from a single piece of form-pressed plywood. The design is characterized by its fluid lines and exceptional aesthetic appeal, ensuring both comfort and balance as the natural wood ages.
- Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium
- Cantilevered frame made from laminated birch
- Seat and back created from a single piece of form-pressed plywood
- Armrests formed from a single split piece to ensure lifelong balance
- Fluid, ergonomic design for comfort
Details
- Category
- Armchairs
- Pattern
- Solid
- Seat Type
- Hard
- Lumber Wood Type
- Birch wood
- Backrest Type
- Hard
- Wood Finish
- Solid wood, Painted
- Materials
- birch lamella, birch plywood
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Artek armchair is sold by 1 retailer for $4,580.00. Available at finnishdesignshop.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, it's currently in stock.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium, Cantilevered frame made from laminated birch, Seat and back created from a single piece of form-pressed plywood, Armrests formed from a single split piece to ensure lifelong balance, and Fluid, ergonomic design for comfort.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of birch lamella and birch plywood.
- What's its backrest type?
- Its backrest type is hard.
- What's its pattern?
- Its pattern is solid.