The Paimio Armchair

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The Paimio armchair is one of the emblematic objects by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Designed for the Paimio sanatorium in Finland in 1931, it is one of a series of "accessories of architecture." The Paimio armchair, which was revolutionary in its design and ergonomics, affords patients the ideal sitting position in which to breathe and sunbathe during their treatment. Alvar Aalto's designs from the beginning of the 1930s were inspired by organic forms, and took into account the characteristics of a site and the particularities of its surrounding outdoor area. His work on wood and organic forms gained Aalto international recognition
The Paimio Armchair
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Functional Industrial Design
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Aalto's New Bentwood Method
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Historical Context
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Paimio Sanatorium
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Armchairs and Accessories
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Functional Details
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Art and Technology
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Ecological Materials and Sustainable Design
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Democratization of Design
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Scandinavian Design and Ikea
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Affordable Organic Design
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Postmodernist Movement
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Credits: The Paimio Armchair: Design-Milestones of 20th Century Industrial Design
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