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Artek Baby Chair 616
Design Ben af Schultén, 1965
natural lacquered birch
Made in Finland by Artek
The clear shapes, genuine materials, natural colors and Finnish wood that characterize Ben af Schulten's furniture ensure the pieces fit in with the rational Artek interior design tradition. Baby chair 616 is one of the pieces that have captured the hearts of parents worldwide. Simple, stylish and modern, Baby chair 616 features natural lacquered birch legs with a bent birch plywood back offered in a variety of finish options.
Ben af Schultén's career at Artek started as a design student. In 1964, he was appointed as interior architect at the Artek Drawing studio. Work at the studio focused on utilizing the Aalto archive and creating new products to complement the collection. In 1976 Ben af Schultén was appointed Artistic Director for Artek. As Artistic Director, design work was only a part of his job description. However, during the years it came to be a substantial part of his work. The furniture he designed for Artek is suitable for use in any combination with the Aalto furniture or by itself.
29.9" h | 19.3" w | 19.3" d | seat: 22" h
natural lacquered birch
Made in Finland by Artek
The clear shapes, genuine materials, natural colors and Finnish wood that characterize Ben af Schulten's furniture ensure the pieces fit in with the rational Artek interior design tradition. Baby chair 616 is one of the pieces that have captured the hearts of parents worldwide. Simple, stylish and modern, Baby chair 616 features natural lacquered birch legs with a bent birch plywood back offered in a variety of finish options.
Ben af Schultén's career at Artek started as a design student. In 1964, he was appointed as interior architect at the Artek Drawing studio. Work at the studio focused on utilizing the Aalto archive and creating new products to complement the collection. In 1976 Ben af Schultén was appointed Artistic Director for Artek. As Artistic Director, design work was only a part of his job description. However, during the years it came to be a substantial part of his work. The furniture he designed for Artek is suitable for use in any combination with the Aalto furniture or by itself.
29.9" h | 19.3" w | 19.3" d | seat: 22" h
Designer:
Ben af Schulten
MATERIAL:
Wooden Furniture
Manufacturer:
Artek
