Alvar Aalto Chair 69 for Artek, 1950s Finger Joint Chairs

These vintage Alvar Aalto Chair 69 chairs for Artek are beautiful 1950s examples with the early finger joint seat construction and a warm, deeply aged birch tone. Chair 69 is one of Aalto’s most familiar dining chair designs, but these earlier pieces have a noticeably stronger character than later production. The proportions are clean and practical, while the visible joinery and rich patina give the pair a more collected and architectural feel.

The softly rounded seat, curved backrest, and bent birch legs make Chair 69 an easy piece to place in many interiors. This pair works well around a dining table, but also as side chairs in a study, hallway, or project setting. The honey toned surface and even wear across the wood give the chairs a very appealing lived-in look that only comes with age.