Artek Helsinki Special, Artek Armchair 45 honey birch, leaf green leather

Artek 45 Armchair leather.

The Armchair 45 is a design from 1947 by Alvar Aalto, it is embellished with details of natural materials, and with a lightweight frame. The seat with a beautiful birch frame has a checked stitched leather upholstery and you can use it as a dining chair, desk chair or lounge chair. This Artek Helsinki Special version has a frame of honey-colored birch wood. The seat is made of quilted leather and the armrests are decorated with a rattan weave.

The Armchair 45 was first presented to the public at the exhibition Arkkitehtien Aino ja Alvar Aallon töitä vuosilta 1922–1947, which was held in 1947 at the Helsinki Art Hall. Armchair 45 became one of Alvar Aalto's favorite chairs, and he also used it in his own studio.

Color: birch, leaf green.
Dimensions: Width: 60.5 cm Depth: 49 cm Height: 80 cm Seat height: 42.5 cm
Frame material: solid birch
Seat material: green leather

♠ Made to order.

About the designer:

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921, Alvar Aalto obtained a degree in Architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology and began his career as an architect. One of the most important works he was commissioned was the planning of the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland.

This project also marked the beginning of Aalto's career as a furniture designer - in fact, this was the first building planned by Aalto to be completely furnished with furniture designed by Aalto himself - including the lighting. Other important projects completed by Alvar Aalto include the Viipuri Municipal Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the Finnish Pavilions for the 1937 Paris and 1939 New York World Exhibitions.