Armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy,
Finland. 1932-1933.

Lacquered beech, cotton and lined upholstery.

H: 94 cm/ 37''
W: 62 cm/ 24 1/2''
D: 85 cm/ 33 1/2''
Seat height: 44 cm/ 17 1/4''

Provenance: this particular chair is the very first model with stepped runners, and was used in the nurses' quarters at the Paimio sanatorium, Finland. This chair was purchased from the Paimio auction in 1975. An export certificate is available for this piece.

More information: www.alvaraalto.fi/paimio


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