Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s

Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ chair model 400, Finland 1940s

Rare early ‘Tank' chair Model 400 by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1940s. Early production by the first producer: O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.b. in Turku. Stunning design out of a laminated bent birch wooden frame and a contrasting upholstered block seat and backrest. The chair owes its nickname ‘Tank’ to its distinctive wide and sturdy armrests. The chair is reupholstered in a premium 100% linen fabric with a nice raw texture. The inner copper spring core parts of the seat and backrest have been professionally reworked. In excellent condition with a beautiful characteristic warm patina on the wooden frame.

DIMENSIONS: W 76 x D 88 x H 77 cm / seat 36 cm