Alvar Aalto Chair 66 for Artek with Zebra Upholstery

Alvar Aalto Chair 66 for Artek with Zebra Upholstery

Vintage Chair 66 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, featuring a birch frame paired with bold black-and-white zebra-pattern upholstery. Chair 66 is one of Aalto’s recognisable early seating designs, combining his characteristic bent birch legs with a taller, more upright backrest.

The sculptural opening in the backrest gives the chair a distinctive architectural character while keeping the construction visually light. In these examples, the graphic zebra upholstery creates a strong contrast against the warm tone of the aged birch and gives the classic Aalto design a more expressive appearance.

The birch surfaces have developed natural variation, wear and patina over time, adding character without taking away from the clarity of the original design. A versatile Finnish design classic that works particularly well around a dining table, but also as an individual desk or accent chair.