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Armchair icon 'Paimio'

An icon, a masterpiece, a design that can only come from one person - Alvar Aalto. The 'Armchair 41' or 'Paimio chair' is a cantilever chair and was already designed in 1932 for the tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio.

This revolutionary interpretation of the club chair, which combines traditional contours with a light organic form, set new standards in modern furniture design. The sprung seat of the 'Armchair 41', which is attached to the frame at only four points, almost seems to float and offers an astonishing degree of elasticity. One of the essential features for the high comfort of the armchair.

Since the wood changes and yields over time, the two swinging armrests are formed from a single piece of wood, which is then divided into two halves. So you are perfectly balanced on the otherwise very comfortable armchair.

Dear Mr. Aalto already knew what he was doing...

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Label
Design

Alvar Aalto, 1932

Material

Frame birch clear / seat shell birch veneer, white or black lacquered

Mass

W: 60 cm / H: 64 cm / D: 80 cm

Other mass

Height armrest: 56 cm / seat height: 33 cm

Design in / Made in

Finland