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1898 Kuortane (FI)
1976 Helsinki (FI)
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Architect, Furniture, Glass and Lighting designer. Worked closely with his wife Aino Aalto. In 1927, he began working with bent wood and glue and used this technique for the now world-famous Paimio furniture. In 1935, he founded Artek where he continued to develop his laminated-wood furniture.
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Courtesy
Herman Miller
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'43' Lounge Chair
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D E S I G N E R
Alvar Aalto
P R O D U C E R S
Artek, Finland
Herman Miller, United States
1936
M A T E R I A L
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D I M E N S I O N S
birch
Seat with linen webbing
Width: 25.5" (65 cm) - Height: 26" (66 cm) - Length: 63.5" (161 cm)
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Courtesy
1900-1970 Gallery
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Wardrobe for the Paimo sanatorium
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D E S I G N E R
Alvar Aalto
M A T E R I A L
wood
Laminated and solid wood and metal side rails.
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Courtesy
Olivier Biltereyst
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