Chair 68

Alvar Aalto, 1935

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Alvar Aalto designed Chair 68 in 1935 with functionality, simplicity, and longevity in mind. The seat back is formed from three separate pieces, including a slender curved rail to support the back. The circular seat has a generous circumference. Chair 68 can be stacked up to four chairs and is available with upholstery and in a variety of colours and finishes.

Stackable, Chair 68 is space efficient
Fits naturally in any setting
Legs and seat edge-band:
Solid birch
Seat core versions:
Solid birch, Birch plywood
Seat surface versions:
Birch veneer, High-pressure laminate, Linoleum, Fabric upholstery and PU foam padding, Leather upholstery and PU foam padding, Leather upholstery
Backrest:
Form-pressed solid birch lamella

Stackable up to four chairs

Made in Finland

    Chair 68 is available in black, white or clear lacquer. The seat can be given an HPL or linoleum top, or upholstered in leather or fabric.

    Chair 68
    Legs, seat edge-band and backrest: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat: birch, clear lacquer

    Chair 68
    Legs, seat edge-band and backrest: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat: HPL, IKI white

    Chair 68
    Legs, seat edge-band and backrest: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat: linoleum, black

    Chair 68
    Legs, seat edge-band and backrest: birch, black lacquer
    Seat: birch, black lacquer

    Chair 68
    Legs, seat edge-band and backrest: birch, white lacquer
    Seat: birch, white lacquer

    Chair 68
    Legs and backrest: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216

    Chair 68
    Legs and backrest: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige

    Chair 68
    Legs and backrest: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige

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