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Aalto Armchair 45, walnut - olive quilted leather

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Colour: Walnut stained birch, olive green

Artek
Aalto Armchair 45

Description

Artek's Aalto Armchair 45, originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1947, is a refined armchair known for its versatility and timeless appearance. The Armchair 45 is equally at home around a dining table, at a work desk, or as a cosy spot for relaxation. Chair 45 was a favourite of Aalto himself, and he used it in his own architectural office.

In the updated version of Aalto's Armchair 45, released in 2024, the dimensions have been adjusted to meet today's standards. The seat and armrests have been slightly elevated, and the seating angle has been adjusted for a more upright posture. The iconic design remains true to its roots – unchanged where it counts because the functional elegance of Armchair 45 still shines in modern interiors. In this version, the chair's frame is made of walnut-stained birch. The seat is quilted leather and the armrests are adorned with leather pads.

Colour
Walnut stained birch, olive green
Width
61 cm
Depth
64 cm
Height
83 cm
Seat depth
44 cm
Seat height
45.5 cm
Armrest height
65.5 cm
Frame material
Lacquered stained birch, armrests with leather pads
Seat material
Quilted leather Sörensen Envy, olive
Weight
5 kg
Notes
Delivered assembled.
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Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921 Alvar Aalto got the Diploma of Architecture at the Helsinki Institute of Technology and his career as an architect started. One of the most important works he was commissioned was the planning of the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. This project meant also the beginning of Aalto’s career as a furniture designer – in fact, this was the first building planned by Aalto which was entirely furnished with pieces of furniture designed by Aalto himself – including the lighting as well. Other important projects completed by Alvar Aalto are the Viipuri Municipal Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the Finnish Pavilions for the 1937 Paris and 1939 New York World Fairs.

In 1935 Alvar Aalto, together with Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl, founded Artek, a world-renowned furniture and lighting company. The company was created "to sell furniture" – designed by Alvar Aalto – "and to promote modern culture of habitation by exhibitions and other means". 

One of the most ingenious innovations by Alvar Aalto is the L-leg, patented in 1933. Aalto considered his L-leg design his greatest achievement and even compared it to the invention of the architectonic column. Thanks to this innovation, the legs could be attached directly to the table, chair and stool tops. Alvar Aalto was a versatile designer whose work covered different fields. He is well-known also for his elegant lamps, which very often were designed for individual construction projects and later on adapted for the serial production. Alvar Aalto was also an esteemed glass designer and his most famous work as a glass designer is the Aalto vase (or Savoy vase) – one of the most iconic glassware pieces in Finnish design.

Would you like to read more about Alvar Aalto and his work? Discover our books:
Aalto, Alvar Aalto Homes, Alvar Aalto Libraries, Alvar Aalto Designer, Alvar Aalto – The Mark of the Hand, Alvar Aalto – A Gentler Structure for Life, Alvar Aalto Architect vol. 5, Alvar Aalto Architect vol. 18, Alvar Aalto Architect vol. 20, Iittala, Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses, Mid-Century Modern Design, Modernist Escapes: An Architectural Travel Guide

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