Product sheet Chairs
Designer:
Alvar Aalto
Year: 1939
Alvar Aalto
Year: 1939
Alvar Aalto was commissioned to create the Finnish pavilion for the 1939 World's Fair in New York. This revolutionary design integrated a dynamic cantilevered and undulating wall made from molded plywood and wood slats. The project is considered one of Aalto's most innovative designs, and stands as an excellent example of innovative display.
The four rare chairs presented here were utilized in the Finnish pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Each chair is constructed of both birch plywood and hand-finished solid birch. Each seat bears a label from the Fair.
Chairs, set of four
Birch, upholstery
24''w x 20''d x 31.25''h
The four rare chairs presented here were utilized in the Finnish pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Each chair is constructed of both birch plywood and hand-finished solid birch. Each seat bears a label from the Fair.
Chairs, set of four
Birch, upholstery
24''w x 20''d x 31.25''h
estimated value:
3000-5000 US$
reached price:
2500 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20th Century
Sales date: 2002-12-08
location: Chicago
Lot number: 121
3000-5000 US$
reached price:
2500 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20th Century
Sales date: 2002-12-08
location: Chicago
Lot number: 121
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