Armchair 401 HJ clear lacquer

Armchair 401

Designer: Alvar Aalto

Year: 1933

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The high-back cantilever Armchair 401 offers maximum comfort. The frame contains a sprung seat, while the back is slightly tilted to provide support for the head and neck. The minimalist wings adjoining the headrest contribute to the distinctive design. Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ages, it remains perfectly balanced.

Armchair 401 Zebra upholstery
Both armrests are cut from the same piece of form-bent birch lamella, ensuring an even warping over time
Frame:
Form-bent solid birch lamella
Seat and back versions:
Solid birch and birch plywood, Fabric upholstery with steel springs, seaweed, chip wool, PU foam and polyester padding, Leather upholstery with steel springs, seaweed, chip wool, PU foam and polyester padding

Made in Finland

    A variety of colours and upholstery can be combined. Find some examples here.

    Armchair 401 birch clear laquer_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 401 honey stain_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, honey stain
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 401 walnut stain_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, walnut stain
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 401 birch black laquer_sea fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, black lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 401 H55

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, H55
    Armchair 401 red

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, red
    Armchair 401 HJ silver birch lacquer_WEB

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, grey
    Armchair 401 HJ clear lacquer

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat, front and back: fabric upholstery, yellow
    Armchair 401 natural/ upholstery Sörensen Prestige beige_F

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat, front and back: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
    Armchair 401 honey stain_seat upholstery Sörensen Prestige beige_F

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, honey stain
    Seat, front and back: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
    Armchair 401 walnut stain_seat upholstery Sörensen Prestige beige_F

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, walnut stain
    Seat, front and back: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
    Armchair 401 birch black laquer_seat upholstery Sörensen Prestige beige_F

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, black lacquer
    Seat, front and back: leather upholstery, sörensen prestige beige
    Armchair 401 HJ clear lacquer

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat (front): yellow (coda 410), seat (back): red/white (canvas 614), both fabric upholstery
    Buttons: black/white (canvas 154)
    Stitching yarn: pale pink (817)
    Armchair 401 HJ honey stain_WEB

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, honey stained
    Seat (front): pale blue (coda 722), seat (back): red (coda 610), both fabric upholstery
    Buttons: yellow (canvas 424)
    Stitching yarn: silver (044)
    Armchair 401 HJ walnut stain

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, walnut stained
    Seat (front): dark brown (coda 382), turquoise (coda 762), seat (back): red (canvas 644), both fabric upholstery
    Buttons: red (canvas 644)
    Stitching yarn: dark burgundy (827)
    Armchair 401 HJ charcoal stain

    Armchair 401
    Frame: birch, black lacquered
    Seat (front): white (coda 100), dark brown (coda 382), seat (back): black/white (canvas 154), both fabric upholstery
    Buttons: red/white (canvas 614)
    Stitching yarn: black (090)