Armchair 401

Alvar Aalto, 1933

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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 versions:
Solid birch and birch plywood, Fabric upholstery with steel springs, seaweed, chip wool, PU foam and polyester padding, Leather upholstery with steel springs, seaweed, chip wool, PU foam and polyester padding

Made in Finland

    A variety of colours and upholstery can be combined. Find some examples here.

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    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, black lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216

    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, grey

    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: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige