401

Overview

401 | Armchair By Artek

Designer: Alvar Aalto

Manufacture year: 1933

Type: Cantilever wooden armchair high-back

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.‎ Both armrests are cut from the same piece of form-bent birch lamella, ensuring an even warping over time Frame: Form-bent solid birch lamella Seat and back: Solid birch, birch plywood Fabric upholstery, steel springs, PU foam and polyester padding Leather upholstery, steel springs, PU foam and polyester padding