Artek Chair High Chair K65
Artek Chair High Chair K65
Artek Chair High Chair K65
Artek Chair High Chair K65
Artek Chair High Chair K65
Artek Chair High Chair K65

High Chair K65

$790

Made by Artek

Designed by Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto conceived the K65 in the 1930s as part of his broader inquiry into what furniture could be: democratic in spirit, honest in material, and shaped by the body rather than by convention. The result is a counter-height chair that has lost nothing to time.

The K65 is built around Aalto's patented L-leg, a form achieved by bending solid Finnish birch at a right angle without weakening the grain. That structural ingenuity is also the chair's defining visual gesture, lending the piece its characteristic lightness and precision. The low, gently curved backrest and integrated footrest reflect a quiet attentiveness to how people actually sit.

  • Frame in solid Finnish birch
  • Seat options include birch veneer, laminate, linoleum, fabric, and leather
  • Stackable construction
  • Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, continuously produced since

Artek, the Helsinki-based company Aalto co-founded in 1935, has produced the K65 without interruption, a continuity that speaks to the original design's completeness. It fits as naturally in a working kitchen as in a considered dining space.

Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935
  • Manufactured by Artek
  • Leg and frame made from solid birch using the innovative L-leg technique
  • Backrest crafted from form-pressed birch plywood
  • Footrest shaped from bent solid birch lamella
  • Seat core options include solid birch or birch plywood
  • Seat surface in birch veneer
  • Produced in Finland, blending modern aesthetics with durable craftsmanship
Measurements

H × W × D × SH
27.56 × 11.8 × 15.75 × 23.42 inches
70 × 30 × 40 × 59.5 cm

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Artek. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvar Aalto's L-leg construction?

The L-leg is Aalto's patented method of bending solid birch wood at a right angle by cutting the wood partway through and bonding in flexible strips, preserving structural integrity while eliminating the need for metal joints. It became one of the defining innovations of twentieth-century furniture design.

What seat materials are available for the K65?

The K65 is offered with several seat surface options, including birch veneer, laminate, linoleum, upholstered fabric, and leather, allowing the chair to be configured for both residential and contract environments.

What height counter or table does the K65 suit?

The K65 is designed as a counter-height chair, making it appropriate for surfaces ranging from approximately 90 to 105 centimeters, including kitchen counters, bar tables, and standing-height work surfaces.

Is the Artek K65 stackable?

Yes, the K65's L-leg construction allows the chairs to stack, which contributes to their longstanding use in both residential and institutional settings where storage and flexibility are considerations.

How does the K65 differ from Aalto's standard dining chair, the K60?

The K65 is taller than the K60, with longer legs and an integrated footrest scaled for counter-height use. Both share the same L-leg frame and design lineage, but the K65 also features a low curved backrest that the stool-form K60 omits.

Brand & Designer

Artek
Aalto Table 91

Artek

Founded in 1935 in Helsinki, Finland, Artek specializes in furniture, lighting, and interior objects that unite modernist design, natural materials, and timeless Nordic functionality.
Alvar Aalto
Aalto Vase

Alvar Aalto

A Finnish architect and designer whose work joined modernism, nature, and human comfort with enduring clarity and sculptural warmth.