Aalto
Alvar

FINLAND  
Alvar Aalto

1898 Kuortane (FI)
1976 Helsinki (FI)
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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'43' Lounge Chair Courtesy Herman Miller

'43' Lounge Chair


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   A N D   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)
First maker: Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
 

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