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Alvar Aalto, early birch coat rack
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the timeless design of the Alvar Aalto early birch coat rack, a true vintage gem for
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, early birch coat rack
Alvar Aalto, early birch coat rack
H 12.6 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Wohnbedarf
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Alvar Aalto ‘Mod. 31' Armchair, Finland 1930s. Early edition manufactured by O.y. Huonekalu-ja
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

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
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

Alvar Aalto Early Floor Lamp Model A 808 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto Additional Information: Material: Glass blown in wooden mould
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
H 6.7 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Beech

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
H 21.5 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Early alvar aalto club table. Its legs are made by aalto L-leg. Not similar to 907 table,becase
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
H 22.05 in Dm 24.81 in
Early Model 65 Chair by Alvar Aalto, ,
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Model 65 encapsulates designer Alvar Aalto’s approach to systematic, rational design within the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Early Model 65 Chair by Alvar Aalto, ,
Early Model 65 Chair by Alvar Aalto, ,
H 25 in W 15.75 in D 14.49 in
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Upholstery, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare early green version of the Classic. Provenance: Estate of Mary Griggs Burke, Long Island
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Vintage 1940s Finnish International Style Vases

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Glass

Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
H 9.5 in W 7.38 in D 7.13 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 20.48 in
Early Alvar Aalto Finsven Inc. Occasional Table
By Finsven, Alvar Aalto
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Alvar Aalto for Finsven Inc. Side Table, End Table, Coffee Table, Circa 1940. Featuring a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel

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

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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
Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan

Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, Early Example, circa 1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, circa 1934-1935
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto 40s 406 Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
40s 406 chari.upholstery by jute webbing. early production.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto 40s 406 Chair
Alvar Aalto 40s 406 Chair
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
alvar aalto 50's desk natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's natural top desk ,early model, very rear
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Tables

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Birch

alvar aalto 50's desk natural
alvar aalto 50's desk natural
H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1930s. It has a structure that seems
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Early Vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 403
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
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

Early Alvar Aalto A332 "Beehive" Pendant by Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Rare, early Alvar Aalto model 31/42 cantilevered armchairs, Finland, 1930s, designed and produced
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finmar Model 403 'Hallway' chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and produced from 1930 through 1950 in
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ferndale, MI
designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto during time he was building a tuberculosis sanitarium at
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Belmont, MA
Alvar Aalto stool manufactured by Artek, originally designed in 1933. Crafted in Laminated Birch
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
H 17 in Dm 14.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto A808 floorlamp Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1955
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and unique early 70s production of the A808 floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto an
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric. One
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Pair Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Shelves Model 112B in Birch, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 early Alvar Aalto wall shelves model "112B" in patinated birch. Beautiful warm and deep
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A good and early example by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden bentwood birch and black laminate Stool
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Laminate, Birch, Bentwood

Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
By O.Y.Huonekalu, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Plywood

30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
The early 403 was characterized by making the best use of the flexibility of the pre-wood, without
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair 42 “Small Paimio” designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931. Bent birch and lacquered
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

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
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Rare early Alvar Aalto 'Double Angel Wing' Floor Lamp, model A810, Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is rare early Double Angel Wing floor lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959 and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto 36 Chair
By O.Y.Huonekalu, Alvar Aalto
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Early Alvar Aalto 36/401 chair designed in 1933 and made by O.y. Huonekalu – Ja Rakennustyotehdas
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Alvar Aalto 36 Chair
Alvar Aalto 36 Chair
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

Tea Trolley by Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
An earlier edition of the Alvar and Aino Aalto Tea Trolled for Artek. Using new technology to bend
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland. 1953. Painted
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Wooden Mould for Vase Model 3032, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Wooden Mould for Vase Model 3032, 1940s
Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Wooden Mould for Vase Model 3032, 1940s
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H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 18.51 in
Rare and Early Bronze Alvar Aalto Door Handle, Taito Oy, Finland 1920s
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alvar Aalto & Taito Oy - Scandinavian Model A very rare door handle in solid bronze
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect. The early
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1960s
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1960s
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H 5.71 in W 8.08 in D 7.09 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp A622b - Early Version - Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed the A622B lamp in 1953 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki, and
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
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H 66.93 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto Artek Coat Hanger Model 113, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early 1940s single wall shelf model 112 is designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto for
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Artek Coat Hanger Model 113, 1950s
Alvar Aalto Artek Coat Hanger Model 113, 1950s
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H 11.03 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand Model no. 115 Birch & Brass 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early Umbrella stand model no. 115 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. This example was
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in the early 60's having
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood, Birch

Pendant Model A335B by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
bottom. Beehive style pendant, early Alvar Aalto design.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto model 611 stacking chair by Finmar, fabric attributed to Aino Aalto
By Aino Aalto, Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Model 611 birch stacking chair, designed in 1929 by Alvar Aalto and made by Finmar, Finland. This
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

1950's Alvar Aalto Iittala "Savoy" Model 3030 White Cased Glass Vase Signed
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent early version Alvar Aalto Iitala "Savoy" white cased glass vase dating from the late
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Vases

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Glass

Early Alvar Aalto Black Brass Pendants "Hand Grenade" by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and early set of brass pendants by Alvar Aalto. This pair manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Sheepskin

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
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

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  • 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.