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Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto.
Measures: SH 18 SD
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Early Model 401 Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
An early Alvar Aalto Model 401 lounge chair, circa 1940s. 1 owner, purchased from the original
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
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
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
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
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Round Rock, TX
Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek.
Easily one of Aalto's most recognized and celebrated designs. A
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Round Rock, TX
Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek.
Easily one of Aalto's most recognized and celebrated designs. A
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (White laminate)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
or desk. The distinctive circular seat and L-shaped legs are part of Alvar Aalto’s standardized
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair, Model No.403, Finmar 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early and exceptionally rare Alvar Aalto Hallway chair, which was originally designed for the
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Artek Armchair 406 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ages, it remains
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early Model 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 for and
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Bentwood Cantilever Armchair, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 34"h, 25"w, 24"d, 18.5"h seat
- In the style of Alvar Aalto
- Bent oakwood chair with gray, black
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Cantilever armchair model 401. Design 1930s, version 1940s manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fab...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 33.86 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was Aalto's design for making a wooden chair "soft". This piece is in good condition with some signs
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Bentwood Wool Upholstery Chaise Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bentwood chaise lounge in orange wool upholstery. In the style of Bruno Mathsson.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Finnish Modern Chair for Wilh Schauman, Finland, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Elevate your interior design with this elegant Finnish modern chair designed by Alvar Aalto that
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Beech
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Red Seat
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
spheres in accordance with Alvar Aalto’s conception of versatile furniture.
The black linoleum top ages
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Wingback 36/401 cantilever lounge chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The 36/401 Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek is a classic example of Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 early Alvar Aalto stools in bentwood for Artek, Finland 1950s. The stools have a nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Leather Ribbed Upholstery Reclining Lounge Chairs Bent Wood Tank Style
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood rails ribbed upholstery super comfortable great looking leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37 in W 30 in D 36 in
Pair of Midcentury Swedish Low Bent Wood Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde low lounge chairs with wool Velvet. Solid birch bentwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg, Alvar Aalto
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg.
An
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Dinning Set with Lazy Susan and 6 Model 66 chairs, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto reached world fame as an architect and furniture designer by no mistake. As he designed
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Birch, Bentwood
1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare L-Leg Children's table, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood
H 23.75 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
bentwood plywood, as done a few years earlier by Alvar Aalto.
In 1941 he was united in second marriage to
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Roland Rainer, Set of Eight Stacking Chairs P7, Bicolored Beech, Austria, 1952
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
international planners and planning communities. Roland Rainer won the competition before Alvar Aalto (Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Yngve Ekström Swedese Lamino Easy Chair 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern "Lamino" easy chair by Yngve Ekstrom Swedese Design made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Designer Alvar Aalto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Birch
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ingmar Relling from Norway because of the wood, and the bentwood designs of Alvar Aalto. Showcasing the
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Plywood
Rare Eero Aarnio Birch Armchair for Asko, Finland
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Echt, NL
Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Bouclé, Bentwood
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
design on par with that of Alvar Aalto.[5] Kaufmann and his family also had a Mathsson chair at their
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
coffee table, from the Bow Wood line circa 1950 by french company Steiner
By Hugues Steiner
Located in BRIOUDE, FR
Alvar Aalto.
This table is documented by Patrick Favardin in his book "Steiner l'aventure du design" at
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 22.45 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Alvar Aalto.[5] Kaufmann and his family also had a Mathsson chair at their house Fallingwater.[6
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 13 in
"Berit" extendable table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
for building bentwood chairs with hemp webbing. The first model, called the Grasshopper, was used at
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
"Annika" side table in Burl birch by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
design on par with that of Alvar Aalto.[5] Kaufmann and his family also had a Mathsson chair at their
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Burl
H 13.78 in Dm 21.66 in
"Annika" side table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
design on par with that of Alvar Aalto.[5] Kaufmann and his family also had a Mathsson chair at their
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Ash
Early model 36 chaise longue by Bruno Mathsson, Leather and beech, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
building bentwood chairs with hemp webbing. The first model, called the Grasshopper, was used at Värnamo
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
design. In the 1920s and 30s he developed a techniques for building bentwood chairs with hemp webbing
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 10.04 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Bruno Mathsson "Mi 759" Circular Dining Table for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
developed techniques for building bentwood chairs with hemp webbing. The first model, called the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Attrib. to Alvar Aalto bentwood chair w/ halyard seat, c.1947
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
This chair was most probably a commission Aalto produced from the manufacturer in Lyon
Category
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope
Pair of Alvar Aalto Bentwood Lounge Chairs by ICF for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Denver, CO
Pair of bentwood beech lounge chairs by Alvar Aalto for ICF/ Artek of Finland.
Beautiful
Category
20th Century Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Alvar Aalto Model 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brugge, BE
Early version of the model 31 by Aalto.
Provenance: A collection in Zurich, Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1930s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Chair, circa 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Victoria, BC
Exceptional early example of Alvar Aalto's model 31 chair. This piece is comprised of bentwood and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Two 1950s "Linden" Lounge Chairs by G A Jenkins for Packet Furniture
By Packet Furniture, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Furniture.
This graceful design develops the ideas of Scandinavians such as Alvar Aalto. Highly regarded
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in
Alvar Aalto Early Hallway Chair 51/403 for Paimio Sanatorium 1932, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Alvar Aalto Early Hallway Chair 51/403 for Paimio Sanatorium 1932, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Alvar Aalto Early Hallway Chair 51/403 for Paimio Sanatorium 1932, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-nielse, 'AX Chair', by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
not a style reminiscent of the chairs by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto from the 1930s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Bruno Mathssons Ingrid Lounge chairs, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
, their function and design. In the 1920s and 1930s he developed a techniques for building bentwood chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Bruno Mathssons Pernilla Settee with Matching Chair, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
bentwood chairs with hemp webbing. The first model, called the Grasshopper, was used at Värnamo Hospital in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Birch
Two Distressed Alvar Aalto 68 Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An undisputed Classic, the 68 chair by Alvar Aalto was designed in 1935 with functionality
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Bentwood Chairs, Finland, circa 1985
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note the price is per unit*
Alvar Aalto Bentwood Chairs
Finland circa 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Bentwood Chair or Vanity Stool
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A simple but elegantly deigned stool by Alvar Aalto. This wood stool is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Bentwood Side Chair Model 66
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Alvar Aalto bentwood chair model 66, with black leather top, this chair its worn and well used its
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Swedish Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto.
Another pair, with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Pair of Bentwood Chair for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood Chair, designed By Alvar Aalto around 1960, manufactured by Artek in Finland.
In good
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Four Bentwood Chairs in the Manner of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern feeling bent plywood chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto. The chairs are covered in woven
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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Alvar Aalto Bentwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the alvar aalto bentwood chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and birch, every alvar aalto bentwood chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect alvar aalto bentwood chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A alvar aalto bentwood chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Alvar Aalto, Artek and Jindrich Halabala each produced at least one beautiful alvar aalto bentwood chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Alvar Aalto Bentwood Chair?
A alvar aalto bentwood chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $23,900.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Bentwood Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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.
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