Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976). <em>Armchair, Model 31</em>, ca. 1932. Birch plywood, 26 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 30 1/2 in. (67.3 x 60 x 77.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 85.76. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.76_bw.jpg)

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976). Armchair, Model 31, ca. 1932. Birch plywood, 26 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 30 1/2 in. (67.3 x 60 x 77.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 85.76. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.76_bw.jpg)

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Armchair, Model 31

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

DESIGNER Alvar Aalto, Finnish, 1898–1976

MANUFACTURER Artek Oy, founded 1935

MEDIUM Birch plywood

Place Manufactured: Finland

DATES ca. 1932

DIMENSIONS 26 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 30 1/2 in. (67.3 x 60 x 77.5 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS no marks

SIGNATURE no signature

INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 85.76

CREDIT LINE Designated Purchase Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Cantilevered armchair in light birch. The arm/leg unit on each side is a reverse C-shape, made of laminated wood supporting a single-piece, continuous, molded plywood seat/back. CONDITION: Structurally sound. Arm/leg unit bent slightly due to normal use. Numerous scratches and stains to all surfaces, especially on seat and arms as follows: Proper right arm: at transition from arm to leg and on front of leg. Seat: scratches and stains throughout, especially proper right front of seat. Proper left leg: scuff with loss to lower leg front.

EXHIBITIONS

Design: 1880 to Now

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

CAPTION Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976). Armchair, Model 31, ca. 1932. Birch plywood, 26 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 30 1/2 in. (67.3 x 60 x 77.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 85.76. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.76_bw.jpg)

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