1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair Birch Frame and Seat Oddities The original seagrass cord seats

The original seagrass cord seats are in good condition

These particular examples were produced in the United States in 2018

The teak frame is in excellent condition with some light wear noted

solid patinated bronze base

1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair Birch Frame and Seat Oddities The original seagrass cord seatsThis is a Paimio Lounge Chair, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932. This particular example was produced by Artek and dates to the 1970s. The frame is comprised of form bent solid birch lamella, with a seat made of form pressed birch plywood. The chair measures 31. 5 inches deep, 23. 5 inches wide, and 25. 25 inches high, with a seat height of 13 inches. This piece shows wear from previous use,