Artek - H55 pattern cushion

Artek H55 cushion.

The design of the popular Artek cushions, the H55 pattern, was designed in 1955 by designer Elissa Aalto, the wife of Alvar Aalto. It is available in cotton, coated cotton, cotton canvas and wool/cotton, in black/white and white/black. The cushion is made of durable canvas cotton and has a zipper.

The inner cushion fits all types of cushion covers and pillowcases of 50 x 50 cm. The cushion is machine-washable and is made of non-woven fabric and polyester wadding.

Material: 100% canvas cotton
Color: Black / White
Dimensions: Dimensions : 50 x 50 cm / 40 x 40 cm
With zipper.

About the designer:

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921, Alvar Aalto obtained a degree in Architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology and began his career as an architect.

One of the most important works commissioned was the planning of the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. This project also marked the beginning of Aalto's career as a furniture designer - in fact this was the first building planned by Aalto to be completely furnished with furniture designed by Aalto himself - including the lighting.

Other major projects completed by Alvar Aalto include the Municipal Library of Viipuri, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré, and the Finnish pavilions for the 1937 Paris and 1939 New York World Expositions.