401 and 402 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s, Set of 2

Description

Early pair of lounge chairs, model 401 + 402, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933.
These chairs were purchased in … more Early pair of lounge chairs, model 401 + 402, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933.
These chairs were purchased in the 1940s and manufactured by Artek.
They are reupholstered with a nice De Ploeg Landscape fabric in ocher/cream (73% wool, 27% polyethyleen). Also the foam is renewed.
The frames are made of bent laminated birch wood.
Classic modernist chairs.
The chairs are in good condition. Some traces of use on the frames. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
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