Finland, ca. 2010. Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1939, the Model 406 features a cantilevered birch frame with webbed seat and back. Often referred to as the Pension Chair because it encourages the user to be in a state of “retirement” and relaxation. A lightweight yet durable design. Condition is excellent. Dimensions: 23” wide x 29” deep x 36” high. Item: 3319-2.

Created by design visionary Alvar Aalto in 1939, this armchair is affectionately referred to as the Pension Chair because it allows the user to be in a state of “retirement”. The cantilevered birch frame, solid birch cross rails and linen webbed seat create a chair made for total comfort and relaxation. Lightweight but constructed with durability in mind, Armchair 400 is a timeless design that is well-suited in any space.