White lacquer armchair shown from the side. Modern curved design.
Black lacquer armchair shown from the side. Modern curved design.
White armchair in a bright, modern living room setting.
Artek

Armchair 42

$4,580.00

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The Armchair 42, also known as the 'Small Paimio', is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. It features a cantilevered frame crafted from laminated birch and a seat and back made from a single piece of form-pressed plywood with a sleek black lacquer finish. The fluid, curved design avoids straight lines to provide an exceptionally aesthetic and comfortable seating experience. To ensure long-term balance as the wood ages, the armrests are meticulously formed from a single piece and then split.

  • Designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932
  • Cantilevered frame made from laminated birch
  • Seat and back created from one piece of form-pressed plywood
  • Fluid design without straight lines for enhanced comfort
  • Armrests formed from a single split piece for lasting balance
  • Made in Finland

Details

Category
Arm Chairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs
Backrest Type
Hard
Wood Finish
Lacquered/varnished
Lumber Wood Type
Birch wood, Plywood
Pattern
Solid
Seat Type
Hard
Materials
Wood lamella, plywood, birch

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 $4,580.00. Available at rarify.co.
Is it in stock?
Yes, it's currently in stock.
What are the key features?
Key features include Designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932, Cantilevered frame made from laminated birch, Seat and back created from one piece of form-pressed plywood, Fluid design without straight lines for enhanced comfort, and Armrests formed from a single split piece for lasting balance.
What is it made of?
It's made of wood lamella, plywood, and birch.
What's its backrest type?
Its backrest type is hard.
What's its pattern?
Its pattern is solid.