Artek Helsinki Special- Armchair 45 walnut stained birch, olive green leather

Artek 45 Armchair olive leather.

The Armchair 45 is a design from 1947 by Alvar Aalto, it is embellished with details of natural materials and a lightweight frame.

The seat with a beautiful birch frame has a checkered stitched leather upholstery and can be used as a dining room chair, office chair or lounge chair.

The Artek Helsinki Special version has a walnut finished frame, olive green leather upholstery on the seat and stitched leather armrests.

The Fauteuil 45 was first presented to the public at the exhibition Arkkitehtien Aino ja Alvar Aallon töitä vuosilta 1922–1947, 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: walnut, green
Dimensions: Width: 60.5 cm Depth: 49 cm Height: 80 cm Seat height: 42.5 cm
Frame material: lacquered solid birch
Seat material: olive 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.