Available at
dwr.comBest Price
$7,010.00
ViewThis iconic Paimio Lounge Chair, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, was originally created for a Finnish sanatorium with the intention of helping patients breathe more easily. Its unique design features a continuous loop of bent birch lamella that cradles the sitter, with a molded plywood seat suspended in a weightless balance. The armrests are formed from a single piece of birch, ensuring symmetry as the wood ages. This chair embodies quiet optimism and radical design, blending empathy with engineering. It is made in Finland and is renowned for its natural elasticity, lightweight yet strong construction, and elegant, organic form.
- Molded plywood seat suspended on bent birch frame for natural elasticity.
- Armrests cut from a single piece of birch, ensuring enduring symmetry.
- Lightweight yet exceptionally strong; easy to move.
- Designed by iconic Finnish designer and architect Alvar Aalto, whose vision continues to guide modern design.
Details
- Category
- Arm Chairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs
- Lumber Wood Type
- Birch wood, Plywood
- Wood Finish
- Painted, Untreated/natural
- Pattern
- Solid
- Seat Type
- Hard
- Chair Features
- Adjustable height, Swivel, Reclining backrest
- Materials
- Bent solid birch frame, Pressed birch plywood seat
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Artek arm chairs, recliners & sleeper chair is sold by 1 retailer for $7,010.00. Available at dwr.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, it's currently in stock.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Molded plywood seat suspended on bent birch frame for natural elasticity, Armrests cut from a single piece of birch, ensuring enduring symmetry, Lightweight yet exceptionally strong; easy to move, and Designed by iconic Finnish designer and architect Alvar Aalto, whose vision continues to guide modern design.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of bent solid birch frame and pressed birch plywood seat.
- What chair features options are available?
- Its chair features options are adjustable height, swivel, and reclining backrest.
- What's its pattern?
- Its pattern is solid.