Chairs 65 (Set of 2) <br/>by Alvar Aalto from Artek 2nd Cycle

Artist/ Designer: Alvar Aalto b. 1898 - 1976 Finland   Title: Chairs 65 (set of 2)  Medium: Birch with black leather seats Dimensions: 26"h x 13.75" x 16", 17.25 "seat height  Manufacturer: Artek Details: Set of two original production version Chair 65's that have been well-loved for years and re-varnished (more than once) by hand. Purchased through the Artek 2nd Cycle program and recently featured in an exhibition for Artek in Canada. Artek's statement in regards to Artek's 2nd Cycle Program explains: "Sustainable 2nd Cycle items are part of Artek's environmental strategy. By creating the 2nd Cycle, Artek wants to raise the issue of conscious consuming, praise the authentic design and honor the importance of originality. Solidly made and and impervious to fashion, these iconic pieces have gained value and beauty through everyday use." Notes from the Archive: Artek tells the story in their 2nd Cycle statement, about a factory worker who brought in a 70 year old stool. Through