Artek 69 Chairs, 1930s, Upholstered

The early decades of Artek have a special feel. The shapes are instantly familiar, but the age gives them a richer presence, especially when you start noticing the small period details and the way the materials have mellowed over time. These chairs sit right in that sweet spot where they still work as everyday dining chairs, but they also read as real pieces of design history.

This set of Artek 69 chairs comes with a beautiful early character, and the underside features a 1930s Artek stamp, which is a great detail for collectors. The look is classic Aalto-Artek, warm birch frames with a calm, honest silhouette. The added upholstery gives them a softer feel in the room, and they work especially well around a wooden table, in a kitchen corner, or as mixed seating in a more collected interior.