Brutalist pair of "T" chairs Aranjou in elm, designed by Olavi Hänninen.

Magnificent pair of brutalist chairs known as "T" in solid elm, dating from the 1960s. This iconic mid-century design model is directly inspired by the famous "Juha" chair designed in the late 1950s by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen. Our pair corresponds to the French edition produced by the Aranjou house (Angers) in the 1960s, renowned for its remarkable work with solid wood and sculptural lines. - Entirely made of solid elm with very pronounced flame grain, offering a superb warm and deep patina. - Very thick monobloc seat, subtly carved for good seating comfort. - Slightly inclined tapered legs (compass feet) directly fitted into the seat, without a stretcher. The "T" backrest (with a curved upper rail) is fixed by a traditional cabinetmaking assembly with a through tenon and visible wooden dowel under the seat, ensuring exceptional sturdiness. In very good vintage condition. The structure is perfectly stable, sound, and rigid. The wood has retained a beautiful glossy finish that highlights the natural hues of the elm, with slight signs of use consistent with the age of the pieces. Total height: 81 cm Seat width: 41 cm Seat depth: 40 cm Seat height: 45 cm