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Rare Armchair, Model No. 26

Alvar Aalto

Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku

1932

Laminated birch plywood, painted to the reverse, painted steel frame. The metal parts were produced by Aug- Louhen Rautasänkytehdas in Turku. Marked with a red 'K' to the underside of the seat.

The model was only produced very briefly in the 1930's before being discontinued.

Another example available: ref. 2004011.

Provenance:
Paimio Sanatorium, Finland
Family Välilä, Turku, Finland

Literature:
Pirkko Tuukkanen, ed., 'Alvar Aalto: Designer', Vammala, 2002, pp. 71-73,164 for a drawing
Thomas Kellein, 'Alvar & Aino Aalto. Design: Collection Bischofberger', exh. cat, Kunsthalle Bielefeld, 2004, p. 25

Ref: 2003011

H79cm/31.1"
W63cm/24.8"
D63cm/24.8"
Seat height40cm/15.7"
H. 79cm/31.1"
W. 63cm/24.8"
D. 63cm/24.8"
Seat height 40cm/15.7"
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