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Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
H 25.2 in W 23.6 in D 31.5 in
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
H 25.2 in W 23.6 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced 1963 by Artek, acquired new by previous owner. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
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H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge chair, Artek
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge chair, Artek
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge chair, Artek
H 24.81 in W 24.02 in D 33.47 in
Early Vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 403
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic early vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway chair model 403. This was originally
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian modern vintage authentic duo pair model 66 from lacquered birch and red
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Alvar Aalto, Padded Paimio 44 Lounge chair, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto, Padded Paimio 44 Lounge chair, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto, Padded Paimio 44 Lounge chair, Artek 1950s
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H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced late 1970s by Artek. Excellent condition, no signs of usage. Designed by Alvar Aalto in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
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H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
1940s Aino Aalto Table and 4 Aalto Stools in Marimekko Plastic Laminated Fabric.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designs are famous worldwide for a number of reasons. Beauty and functionality are at
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Plastic

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
1940s where he collaborated with some of the most renowned Finnish architects, Alvar Aalto being the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model “Umbrella” Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
1940s where he collaborated with some of the most renowned Finnish architects, Alvar Aalto being the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Pair of Wall Lamps Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
and 1940s where he collaborated with some of the most renowned Finnish architects, Alvar Aalto being
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank. We are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
 Alvar Aalto.[5] Kaufmann and his family also had a Mathsson chair at their house Fallingwater.[6
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

Midcentury Coffee Table in Teak Wood, Ilmari Tapiovaara Attributed from Cantù
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Alvar Aalto as a strong influence. In World War II, Tapiovaara designed dugouts and field furniture to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Walnut

A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
to a number of Scandinavian design luminaries, such as lifelong friend and mentee Alvar Aalto, as
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Lounge Chair EA 124 + EA 125
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vase with application Sign: Degué, Made in France, Style : Art Deco, 1926
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Monumental Vase Sign: Degué
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France, Style : Art Deco, 1926
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Amaizing Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France, 1926, Art Deco
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, 1900, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, 1926, Style: Art Deco
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France, 1930
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, Made in France, 1930
By Degué
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Alvar Aalto Armchair, Model 44, Designed 1931-1932
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Armchair, model 44, designed 1931-1932, manufactured by Finmar. Wooden
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Antique 1830s Finnish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Alvar Aalto Sofa, Model 44, Designed 1931-1932
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976), 2-seat sofa model 44, designed 1931/32, manufactured by Finmar. . Wooden
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Bauhaus Sofas

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto Sofa, Model 44, Designed 1931-1932
Alvar Aalto Sofa, Model 44, Designed 1931-1932
H 25.99 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Alvar Aalto Model 401 Lounge Chair in Bouclé Finland circa 1938 No 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Model 401 lounge chair in Bouclé Finland Circa 1938 No: 2 Alvar Aalto Model 401
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Birch

Alvar Aalto Beige Leather Armchair, Model 44, Designed 1931-1932
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Armchair, model 44, designed 1931-1932, manufactured by Finmar. Wooden
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Bauhaus Armchairs

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Birch, Leather

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paimio “Chair 41” was originally designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Southwest
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
H 25 in W 24 in D 32 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Paimio 41 lounge chair, designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, epitomizes the perfect
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
H 25.5 in W 24 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dronten, NL
Paimio Chair, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. This example manufactured by Artek, circa 1978. We
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
H 25.99 in W 24.02 in D 33.86 in
Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ designed by Alvar Aalto for OY Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas, Finland, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Chair for Arket in Black
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare early Paimio 41 chair by Alvar Aalto for Arket. This piece is from the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Paimio Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very famous armchair Paimio n. 41 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Paimio Armchair by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Armchair by Alvar Aalto
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 34.65 in
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair in Birch Plywood Model 31/41, 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hellouw, NL
Alvar Aalto lounge chair Model 31/41, 1935 Finland. This cantilever chair is made of shaped birch
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Pair of Wood Armchairs 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wood birch armchairs model 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto, an old Artek edition produced and
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair of Armchairs Paimio Number 41 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bent birch and lacquered plywood. Originally designed for the Paimio sanatorium in Finland. These examples made in the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Rare Alvar Aalto Attr. Expandable Dining Table & 4 Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, two leaves and four chairs, attributed to Alvar Aalto, custom order for collector in Sarasota, In very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Fiberglass, Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 Paimio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanitorium in Finland , this example originated in Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Chairs

Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
By Artek
Located in London, GB
Arguably the best known piece of furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, the Paimio Scroll chair is an
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
1950's Walnut Bentwood Stool / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning bentwood stool / side table, reminiscent of Alvar Aalto designs. We are not sure who
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
as “Paimio” ages, it remains perfectly balanced. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was
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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Pair Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Armchairs Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Alvar Aalto "Paimio 41" armchairs / lounge chairs. The chairs are lacquered birch and
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Bentwood

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
By Vitra
Located in East Hampton, NY
Breuer - B35 3. Josef Hoffman - Cabaret Fledermaus chair 4. Alvar Aalto - 41/ Paimio chair 5. Josef
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
H 5.25 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
White-Lacquered Paimio 41 Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1931-1932, the Paimio armchair provides comfort in sculptural form
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20th Century Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Vitra Miniature Chair Art 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Vitra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic miniature Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1930, and edited by Vitra. Alvar
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Alvar Aalto "Paimio" Birch and White Armchair 41 for Artek, Finland, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Miami, FL
lacquered seat designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Armchairs

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Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint, Birch

Rare Grete Jalk for Sibast Sideboard in Teak
By Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by Alvar Aalto and Charles Eames. Mostly, her designs are characterized by boldly curved shapes and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Rare Grete Jalk for Sibast Sideboard in Teak
Rare Grete Jalk for Sibast Sideboard in Teak
H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 18.9 in
Early Svenskt Tenn Pewter Mirror Sweden 1920's Scandinavian Modern
By Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank. We are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

1968, Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Nest of Three Off-White Plastic Tables
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Studio Most, Artifort, Rosenthal, Fritz Hanssen, Ligne Roset
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Michelangelo Antonioni Blow Up, 1966, Film Large Print, Signed, Italian Cinema
By Michelangelo Antonioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rohe George Nelson Donald Knorr Isamu Noguchi Harry Bertoia Marcel Breuer Sam Maloof Alvar Aalto
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Cantilever Chair nr. 31 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
use of laminated wood in a cantilevered structure. Same as the lounge chair nr 41 this chair was
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Cantilever Chair nr. 31 by Alvar Aalto
Cantilever Chair nr. 31 by Alvar Aalto
H 25.6 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Paimio Lounge Chair nr 41 by Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic lounge chair was originally designed for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. The curved sculptural shape seems to test the limits of plywood manufacturing. This chair is mo...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Paimio Lounge Chair nr 41 by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Lounge Chair nr 41 by Alvar Aalto
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
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Alvar Aalto 41 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alvar aalto 41 for your home. A alvar aalto 41 — often made from wood, birch and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a alvar aalto 41 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A alvar aalto 41, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one alvar aalto 41 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Artek and Paavo Tynell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Alvar Aalto 41?

A alvar aalto 41 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,452, while the lowest priced sells for $2,563 and the highest can go for as much as $30,884.
Questions About Alvar Aalto 41
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made of two laminated birch loops. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.