Alvar Aalto Chair 66 with White Laminate Seat for Artek

Alvar Aalto designed Chair 66 for Artek in 1935. Its tall, broad backrest, round seat and bent birch legs give the chair a clear, functional character suited to dining, kitchen and occasional use. This example was made in Finland. The exact production year and decade are currently unknown, so the chair is presented without an unsupported production date. The verified context is the Chair 66 model designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The chair is made from birch, with a white laminate seat and a shaped birch plywood backrest. It has no upholstery. The visible construction and compact proportions are characteristic of Aalto’s practical wooden seating. Four chairs are available and each is sold individually. They remain in original vintage condition, and the backrests are sturdy. The backrests and legs show wear, surface marks and small areas of veneer loss; condition varies slightly between individual chairs. The light birch and white seat make the chair easy to place around a dining table, at a desk or as an occasional chair. Its distinctive backrest gives the compact form a recognisable sculptural presence.