Artek 402 Armchair - Furniture

402 ARMCHAIR

402 ARMCHAIR

Designed by Alvar Aalto

Armchair 402 is a masterpiece of modernist furniture design, first presented by Alvar Aalto at the Milan Triennale in 1933. The frame cantilevers a cushioned seat, providing modern and comfortable seating.

The slightly tilted back of Armchair 402 allows for gentle relaxation while still remaining in an upright position. 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

BRAND

Artek

TYPOLOGY

Armchair

DESIGNER

Alvar Aalto

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

1933

PRODUCTION

Made in Finland

FRAME

Form-bent solid Birch lamella

DIMENSIONS

- Total Height : 76 cm (30")
- Seat Height : 57 cm (22½")
- Leg Height : 42 cm (16½")
- Arm Height : 70 cm (27½")
- Backrest Height : 61 cm (24")

DOWNLOADS

↓ Datasheet
↓ Re Webbing Guide JP
↓ Re Webbing Guide FI
↓ Re Webbing Guide

SEAT AND BACKREST 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

DETAIL

Armchair 402 pictured with Aino Aalto's celebrated Zebra textile design.

VARIANTS

A variety of colours and upholstery can be combined.