Pair of Armchairs Model 402 – Alvar Aalto
13,800 €
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Vintage Modern Pair of Armchairs Model 402 by Alvar Aalto
This pair of armchairs embodies the functional elegance of Scandinavian vintage design, perfect for decorating the most beautiful interiors. The soft, flowing lines of the natural birch structure perfectly follow the human silhouette, providing optimal comfort. The slightly curved armrests add a touch of fluidity to the overall design. The backrest and seat cushion are covered in white velvet shearling, offering a soft, luxurious texture while enhancing the modern vintage armchair’s clean aesthetic. Design Alvar Aalto®
All our vintage furniture is sourced by our Maison and entirely renovated in our Workshop. Unique pieces revisited, a NORKI signature.
Sizes
L 2 × H 2,50 × D 2,40 ft
Seat height 1,41 ft
Finland, Circa 1940
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Pair of Armchairs Model 402 – Alvar Aalto
Réf : VINALV
Vintage pair of armchair Model 402.
Seat cushions and back upholstered in Natural White sheared Shearling 15 mm.
Birch wood structure.
Designer Alvar Aalto.
Pair of armchairs sourced and restored in-home.
Product Details
1 Item
Data sheet
- Category
- Collectible Armchairs
- Style
- Nom du style
- Features
- Armrests
- Colour
- White
- Designer
- Alvar Aalto
- Circa
- 1940
Our seats are made of hides and furs. These are living materials that evolve over time. Hide is a naturally impermeable material which makes it very easy to clean.
Vacuuming your seat regularly. If stained, scrub the area with cold water only, without detergent or washing powder, you will risk changing the integrity of our products.
If your furniture has deteriorated, our workshop is able to respond to your request for your product repair and restoration. We invite you to contact our sales department.
Paying attention to where you place your seat will contribute to its longevity. It should be protected from damp and prolonged exposure to light.
Choose natural colours if you are exposed to strong sunlight, especially in the mountains, as they do not fade. If you opt for tinted skins, install anti-UV filters on the windows.
However, our tinted hides may lose colour saturation and fade slightly over time.
WORKSHOP SECRET
The Model 402 armchair by Alvar Aalto was designed in the 1930s, a time when the Finnish designer aimed to merge functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. Inspired by nature and organic curves, Aalto used innovative materials for the time, particularly bent plywood, which he mastered through pioneering manufacturing techniques. This chair, both simple and refined, reflects Aalto's humanistic approach, creating objects that were accessible, comfortable, and in harmony with their surroundings. The birch wood structure is paired with an ergonomic design, offering excellent support. The Model 402 exemplifies the balance between modernity and tradition, characteristic of functionalism and Scandinavian design. It has become a symbol of modern interior architecture, a classic of Aalto's creativity and ingenuity, still admired today for its comfort and timeless aesthetic.
ALVAR AALTO (1898 – 1976)
An essential figure in Finnish design, he sought throughout his career to establish a true harmony between aesthetics, functionality, and respect for the environment. The balance between tradition and modernity led him to experiment with the use of plywood. The Paimio 41 armchair, the Tea Trolley table, and the Pendant Lamp exemplify his innovative approach.
the perfect harmony
