Armchair 400 _Tank legs walnut stain_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

Armchair 400 “Tank“

Designer: Alvar Aalto

Year: 1936

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As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was promptly awarded a prize. The chair owes its nickname “Tank” to its distinctive wide and sturdy armrests made of form-bent birch lamella and to its robust upholstery. The springy cantilevered frame offers a flexible, comfortable seat. A favourite since the 1930s, Armchair 400 remains effortlessly modern and can be upholstered in any material.

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Frame:
Form-bent solid birch lamella
Seat and back versions:
Birch plywood, Fabric upholstery with zig-zag-springs and PU foam and polyester padding, Leather upholstery with zig-zag-springs and PU foam and polyester padding

Made in Finland

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

    Armchair 400 _Tank legs clear laquered birch_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 400 _Tank honey stain birch_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, honey stain
    Seat and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 400 _Tank legs walnut stain_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, walnut stain
    Seat and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 400 _Tank legs black laquered birch_seat fabric upholstery Artek grey

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, black lacquer
    Seat and back: fabric upholstery, kvadrat tonus 4 / 216
    Armchair 400 _Tank legs clear laquered birch_seat leather indian red

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat and back: leather upholstery, sörensen indian red
    Armchair 400 _Tank honey stain birch_seat leather indian red

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, honey stain
    Seat and back: leather upholstery, sörensen indian red
    Armchair 400 _Tank legs walnut stain_seat leather indian red

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, walnut stain
    Seat and back: leather upholstery, sörensen indian red
    Armchair 400 _Tank legs black laquer_seat leather indian red

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, black lacquer
    Seat and back: leather upholstery, sörensen indian red
    Armchair 400 "Tank" clear lacquer vidar

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat and back: fabric upholstery, vidar
    Armchair 400 _Tank_ clear lacquer zebra_WEB

    Armchair 400 “Tank“
    Frame: birch, clear lacquer
    Seat and back: fabric upholstery, zebra