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Thursday, May 22, 2014

New take on an old design

Artek has come out with a Special Edition of the #401 chair by Alvar Aalto, originally designed in 1932. Hella Jongerius provides a new take in bright colors and new finishes.


New special edition by Hella Jongerius of the #401 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
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Here is one of the original raffia-covered versions, which we have in our store. Except for a minor amount of wear to the front corners of the seat, this pieces is in amazingly good condition. Although I like the new colors on the Jongerius chairs, I can't help but have a special place in my heart for the uniqueness of this vintage piece's raffia upholstery.


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6 comments:

  1. This is a stroll down memory lane; my great-uncle Aleks and his wife Rose had a pair of very similar chairs in their parlour for years. Hmmm, wonder where they are now...

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    1. I think so often about things family members had in the 1950s and 1960s and wonder what happened to them and when they lost their value for their owners.

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  2. I like the updated version. I'd have a hard time deciding on a color.

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    1. The color combinations are so fresh and pretty. I love Jongerius's work!

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  3. They are great. Such style in the 1930's.. I think the IKEA Poang chairs may be a knock off of these.

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    1. I agree that they must have been the inspiration for the Poang chairs. This is one of those unfortunate times that the cheap version gives the original a bad name. I think it's hard for some people to see the beauty of the #401 chairs because they associate it with the IKEA design. Believe me, seeing the #401s in person changes that. They are so substantial and so beautifully made!

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