1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair Birch Frame and Seat Lighting optimizing space utilization

optimizing space utilization

originally designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen

This chair measures 36

and it can be accompanied by the original receipt if desired

1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair Birch Frame and Seat Lighting optimizing space utilizationThis is a Paimio Lounge Chair, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932. This particular example was produced by Artek and dates to the 1970s. The frame is comprised of form bent solid birch lamella, with a seat made of form pressed birch plywood. The chair measures 31. 5 inches deep, 23. 5 inches wide, and 25. 25 inches high, with a seat height of 13 inches. This piece shows wear from previous use,