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Day Bed 710
Alvar Aalto's Day Bed 710: a solid-birch slatted frame on bentwood legs, dated 1933
2030 × 780 × 920 mm
1933
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Description
Overview
Day Bed 710 is a day bed by Alvar Aalto that Artek dates to 1933. Artek says it models the strength, simplicity and versatility of Aalto's L-leg family and invites both sitting and reclining.
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Construction
Bentwood legs and a slatted frame make up the structure, which Artek calls sturdy and lightweight. Both are solid birch. The seat and back cushions are fabric upholstery over PU foam.
Specifications
- Overall size: 203 x 92 x 78 cm
- Legs and frame: solid birch
- Seat and back cushions: fabric upholstery and PU foam
Story
From sofa to bed
Artek describes Day Bed 710 as a piece that can be transformed from a sofa into a bed in seconds. The sturdy, lightweight structure can be moved as necessary, and the day bed invites both sitting and reclining.
Frame and cushions
The frame of Day Bed 710 is natural lacquered birch. Alongside the mattress the day bed takes cushions, and both come with removable covers.
More by Alvar Aalto
Chair 611
Alvar Aalto's stackable birch chair with a linen webbing seat and back, dated 1929
Armchair 402
Alvar Aalto's cantilever armchair with a cushioned seat, shown at Milan in 1933
Chair 65
Alvar Aalto's low-backed birch chair with a round seat, dated 1935
Lounge Chair 43
Alvar Aalto's cantilevered birch lounge chair with linen webbing, dated 1937
Collection
L-leg Collection
Artek's L-leg Collection brings together 18 Alvar Aalto pieces built on the bent birch leg patented in 1933: stools, chairs, a bench, a day bed and tables.
