Vintage Bed Sofa by Alvar Aalto for Embru

In 1930, the Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) designed a sofa for the "The Apartment for the Subsistence Minimum" exhibition in Helsinki. It could be converted into a regular bed by folding down the backrest. This elegant and timeless sofa was manufactured then, as it is today, by the Embru company and distributed by Wohnbedarf AG. Our example was probably produced in the 1980s. It has a chrome-plated tubular steel frame, black Bakelite armrests, and spring-loaded cushions with horsehair/cotton padding. The original ecru wool upholstery fabric. The backrest position and seat angle can be individually adjusted. The sofa is in perfect, almost new condition. The chrome-plated tubular steel frame has been professionally polished. The mechanism functions perfectly. There are no visible signs of wear on the upholstery. No odors whatsoever. The upholstery is flawless. Visually, the sofa appears to be in absolutely new condition. Length 200cm, depth unfolded 90cm.