Artek Chair 66
Bring effortless style and function to your space with the Artek Chair 66 – a versatile wooden chair inspired by classic kitchen and café seating.
Made from sustainably sourced Finnish birch, Chair 66 is both lightweight and hard-wearing, perfect for everyday use in dining rooms, kitchens, offices or cafés.
The broad, curved backrest provides excellent support and comfort, while the open design gives a clean, modern look that suits a wide range of interiors.
Its distinctive seat-back cut-out doubles as a convenient handle, making it easy to move from room to room – ideal for flexible, modern living.
Key Features:
- Durable birch wood construction
- Comfortable wide backrest for support
- Easy to carry and reposition
- Available in a range of colours and finishes
Wellworking Says...
"A mid-century, lightweight wooden chair combining everyday comfort with classic café-style design."
Artek Chair 66 FAQs
Who designed the Chair 66, and when was it introduced?
Chair 66 was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in 1935 and first produced by Artek.
What materials are used in its construction?
• Legs and seat edge-band: Solid Finnish birch
• Seat core: Birch plywood or solid birch
• Seat surface: Birch veneer, high-pressure laminate, linoleum, or upholstered in fabric or leather with PU foam padding
• Backrest: Form‑pressed birch plywood
Made in Finland from FSC‑certified birch.
What are the chair’s dimensions and weight?
• Dimensions: approximately W 39 × D 42 × H 80 cm
• Seat height: 45.5 cm
• Chair weight: around 5.5 kg (12 lb)
Why is it considered ergonomic and easy to use?
The wide, curved backrest offers both support and flexibility, while the handle‑style opening at the top makes it simple to move the chair between spaces.
What is the “L‑Leg” technique?
Chair 66 uses Alvar Aalto’s patented L‑Leg construction, which bends solid wood using thin cuts and laminated plywood—a technique invented in the early 1930s, resulting in strong, stable legs without metal or additional framework.
Is this Chair 66 a sustainable product?
Yes—made from locally sourced Finnish birch, air‑dried naturally, and processed with traditional craftsmanship. Minor variations in grain and shade are part of its handmade character.
What warranty is included?
Artek provides a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
How is Chair 66 typically used?
As a universal chair, it suits kitchens, cafés, dining areas, studios or workspaces. Its lightweight design and classic silhouette make it ideal for both residential and commercial interiors.
WARRANTY CLAIMS
All warranties are automatically applied by Wellworking and there is no need to register your product with the manufacturer.
Please keep your proof of purchase safe (it's easier for us to locate your order with the invoice or web order number) and, in the unlikely event a fault occurs, contact us by emailing service@wellworking.co.uk and we will arrange a service visit or replacement.
As a certified B Corp we are committed to putting sustainability at the core of all the products and services we offer.
Our products are designed with quality and longevity in mind and this is reflected in their long warranties.
We are working with our suppliers to reduce packaging and limit the use of non-recyclable packing materials. We take away all the packaging when we deliver products and recycle as much as we can within our offices to reduce the waste that goes to landfill.
