Alvar Aalto model 406
11 October 2021
Description

These 2 chairs are numbered under the left arm , 12196/12307. There are also 3 digit numbers under the seat on the left side 271/326

Provenance

I inherited from my aunt who bought them new. I don’t know where she bought them. They are at least 35 years old

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 11 hours
By Delia
Oct 11, 11:22 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,000 - $1,500 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,500 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Karalyn,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If you'd like for your appraisal to include dimensions, which is customary, please forward in the comments section - at your convenience - the height, width and depth and I'll update this ASAP.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of vintage Alvar Aalto "Artek" webbed birch armchairs
Model 406, with natural colored webbing
circa fourth quarter 20th Century
Of cantilevered form with birch frame and webbed upholstery, numbered 12196 / 12307 under the left arm and 271 / 326 under the seat.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: appears to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$1,000-1,500 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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