Model no. 41, also known as 'Paimio', designed in 1931-32.
Bent laminated birch plywood, lacquered plywood.
Impressed '3' to underside of both arms.
Provenance:
Erik Andersson. "Villa Mamre", a property from ca. 1900 situated outside of Gävle, Sweden. Reportedly, this chair was purchased in the 1930s along with other Aalto furniture;
Thence by descent.
History:
This model was designed for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1931-32.
Literature:
Kellein, Thomas, 'Alvar & Aino Aalto. Design. Collection Bischofberger', Hatje Cantz Verlag (Germany) 2004, p.40.
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