Artek Armchair 401
ARMCHAIR 401
ARMCHAIR 401
Designed by Alvar Aalto
The high-back cantilever Armchair 401 offers maximum comfort. The frame contains a sprung seat, while the back is slightly tilted to provide support for the head and neck.
The minimalist wings adjoining the headrest contribute to the distinctive design. Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ages, it remains perfectly balanced.
DESIGNER
ALVAR AALTO
Magus of the North
Recognised today as one of the great masters of modern architecture, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was born in Kuortane, Finland.
During a long and prolific career, Aalto designed buildings for almost all key public institutions, as well as standardised housing and private homes. One of the co-founders of Artek, Aalto left a legacy with lasting resonance.
Aalto’s architecture is distinctively Finnish, strongly individual, and marked by a warm humanity. His buildings derive their aesthetic character from their dynamic relationship with their natural surroundings, their human scale, superbly executed details, unique treatment of materials, and ingenious use of lighting.
Aalto began designing furnishings as a natural extension of his architectural thinking. His first modern piece of furniture was created in 1931-32 for the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. Artek was set up in 1935 to market and sell his and his wife Aino’s furniture, lighting, and textiles, particularly on international markets.
Through his innovations in form and line, Alvar Aalto’s name has also become important in the history of design. In fact, Aalto first achieved fame in Continental Europe as a furniture designer, and only later as an architect. His contribution to furniture design was among his foremost achievements in its own right. Aalto’s furniture and lighting form the heart of the Artek range.
INFORMATION
DETAIL
Both armrests are cut from the same piece of form-bent birch lamella, ensuring an even warping over time
BRAND
Artek
PRODUCTION
Made in Finland
PRODCUT TYPE
Armchair
DESIGNER
Alvar Aalto
MATERIAL
Birch Wood
FEATURE
Comfortable
DIMENSIONS
- Total Height : 105 cm
- Seat Height : 57 cm
- Leg Height : 40 cm
- Arm Height : 80 cm
- Backrest Width : 62.5 cm
SPRINGS
Steel Springs
PADDING
Polyester Padding
USE
Interior
FRAME
Form-bent solid birch lamella
SEAT AND BACK VERSIONS
Solid birch and birch plywood, Fabric upholstery with steel springs and PU foam and polyester padding, Leather upholstery with steel springs and PU foam and polyester padding
VARIANTS
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, H55
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, red
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, honey stainr
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, honey stain
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, walnut stain
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, yellow
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, honey stain
-Seat, front and back : Leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, walnut stain
-Seat, front and back : Leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, black lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Fabric upholstery, Grey
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, black lacquer
-Seat, front and back : Leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, clear lacquer
-Buttons : Black/white (canvas 154)
-Stitching yarn : Pale pink (817)
-Seat (front) : Yellow (coda 410), seat (back): red/white (canvas 614), both fabric upholstery
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame: Birch, black lacquered
-Buttons : Red/white (canvas 614)
-Stitching yarn : Black (090)
-Seat (front): White (coda 100), dark brown (coda 382), seat (back): black/white (canvas 154), both fabric upholstery
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame: Birch, honey stained
-Buttons : Yellow (canvas 424)
-Stitching yarn : Silver (044)
-Seat (front) : Pale blue (coda 722), seat (back): red (coda 610), both fabric upholstery
ARMCHAIR 401
-Frame : Birch, walnut stained
-Buttons :Rred (canvas 644)
-Stitching yarn : Dark burgundy (827)
-Seat (front): Dark brown (coda 382), turquoise (coda 762)
-Seat (back) : Red (canvas 644), both fabric upholstery
