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Cantilevered Chair no. 31 - Alvar Aalto 1933

This chair has a more subtle curved form than the Armchair 41 but just as comfortable. The seat was constructed of bent plywood, Masur Birch.

It was supported by cantilevered continuous arm and leg frame of laminated Birch plywood steam bent in the shape of a "C" and had horizontal braces to the back.

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The frame was thicker from the front of the seat down as there was more stress on the frame there.

He constructed the frame with 7 layers of lamination and less for the arms and back as they required less reinforcement.

The later version of this chair in 1946 was called the 406 Arm Chair or Pension and had a seat and back made of webbing woven between the frame.

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Viipuri Stacking Stools - Alvar Aalto

Simple and clever in design these three legged stools are versatile and functional, the stack ability means that they are ideal for large gathering areas with small storage spaces.

406

406 Armchair

Steam bent timber cantilevered timber frame with a woven cotton interlaced webbing to form the seat and backing.

Serving Cart - Alvar Aalto

Designed as a hospital trolley, this wooden cart was quieter and more visually hospitable in the sometimes cold and sterile environment of a hospital.

Paimio Chair - Alvar Aalto

Two dimensional molded plywood and laminated timber chair.

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