A consummate visionary in architecture and design, Finnish architect Alvar Aalto focused his attention on even the smallest of details. This painstaking care is exemplified by his iconic Chair 65. Designed in 1933 - 1935, it features patented L-legged construction formed by bending solid wood, a technique invented and refined by Aalto and Artek in the 1930s. This ubiquitous chair has a timeless appeal that seamlessly assimilates into a variety of settings. The chair is constructed of sturdy laminated birch veneer that forms a quality structure with an exquisite minimalist appearance.
Designed by: Alvar Aalto, 1933 - 1935
Bent Solid Wood Design:
- The innovative and strong L-leg construction is based on the technique of bending solid wood. Artek's L-leg is made from birch wood carefully selected and collected from the Finnish forests; only high-quality flawless woods with no structural errors are selected.
- The quality wood piece is sawed open at the end in the direction of the fibers. Thin pre-glued pieces of birch veneer are put in the grooves, enabling the wood to bend to form a 90-degree angle with the help of pre-steaming and microwave heating.
- The form-pressed leg piece is placed in a microprocessor-controlled drying chamber, assuring the legs' long lasting quality.
- After being fine-sanded by hand, the beautiful and strong L-leg is ready for assembly and is easily fastened with screws to the underside of the seat, eliminating the need for complicated joinery.
- Thanks to this unique production method, the L-leg keeps its shape forever, lasting from generation to generation.
Features:
- Seat available in Birch or White Laminate
- Made of birch veneer
- Natural lacquered finish
- Suitable for residential or commercial use
- Made in Finland
Dimensions:
- Overall Dimensions: 26" H x 13.8" W x 15.7" D
- Seat Height: 17.3"
Artek and the Environment:
- Artek is committed to assessing and minimizing the environmental impact of their manufacturing processes and business practices. To read more about Artek and the environment, please view Artek's Environmental Policies.
Care & Maintenance:
- For information on caring for Chair 65, please view the Artek Care Instructions.
Order with Confidence:
- Artek's reputation is founded on their commitment to quality and continuity. Modern techniques combined with traditional craftsmanship ensure the quality of each piece of furniture. Tables and chairs supplied in the 1930s are still in use, proving the furniture's longevity and graceful aging process.
- Should you discover shortly after receiving your Artek Chiar 65 that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
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Artek:
Artek is renowned as one of the most innovative contributors to modern design.
Long-term durability and high quality combined with a clean-lined form language are the essential elements in the creation of every single product that bears the Artek name. Artek's comprehensive furnishing system can be used in all kinds of situations from public spaces to offices, museums to schools, hotels to homes.
Artek was founded in 1935 by four young Finns led by the visionary modern architect Alvar Aalto. Alvar Aalto, who began designing furnishings as a natural and important extension of his architectural thinking and success, created his first furniture in 1931-32 for the tuberculosis sanatorium at Paimio. This proved to be his international breakthrough. Artek was set up in 1935 to market Aalto's furniture, lamps and textiles, particularly on international markets where Artek focused its operations from the initial stages.
Artek was more than a commercial enterprise; it also aimed at developing the expression of its founders' modernistic spirit. It was an industrial arts center where the art and design trends of the time converged. Artek's founders demonstrated a broad cultural outlook and a pioneering spirit. Through their efforts Artek became an unbiased discussion and events forum that could accommodate even radical approaches. Artek continues to function in the same spirit and has solidified its position as a timely center for design, keeping a close watch on today's evolving fashions, lifestyle changes and new developments in the industry.
Artek remains at the forefront of quality and the best design. Artek's original values - long-term durability and high quality combined with a clean-lined form language - are still the company's driving forces. Even today, Artek's most important products are the furniture designed by Aalto and the company carries on the Aalto tradition and its spirit by renewing and re-issuing his designs, even occasionally in the form of a challenge to the master. In recent years the company has also extended its collection by taking on new designers following Alvar Aalto's footstep
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