Sold for:
$15,600
$15,600
Artek Finland, c.
1935 stained birch 23¾ w x 34 d x 26 h in (60 x 86 x 66 cm)
Aalto's armchair was designed for the Paimio Sanatorium in Paimio, Finland in 1932 and distributed to the public by Artek in 1935. The highly curved seat represents a revolution in the use of plywood for chair designs. This design is a masterpiece of Aalto's oeuvre and has come to represent the quintessential modern Scandinavian chair. literature: Alvar & Aino Aalto Design: Collection Bischofberger , Kellein, ppg. 38-41
Alvar Aalto Designer, Alvar Aalto Museum, pg. 165
Artek: Start Bakgrund Utvecklin , Shuhonen, ppg. 51, 69, 70, 73, 81
result: $15,600
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2006-12-03
