Armchair 42 - Small Paimio

Alvar Aalto | Artek

Armchair 42 – or “Small Paimio” – was designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. The frame is made from laminated birch shaped to produce a cantilevered chair; the seat and back are created from one piece of form-pressed plywood. The fluidity of the design creates a soft, comfortable place to sit.

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Description
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 42 is an armchair of exceptional aesthetic appeal. Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ages, it remains perfectly balanced.

Materials
Frame: Form-bent solid birch lamella
Seat Shell: Form-pressed birch plywood

Dimensions
H 72  W 60  D 75 cm
Seat Height: 36 cm

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