Alvar Aalto Furniture
Finnish, 1898-1976
An architect and designer, Alvar 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 — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.
Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.
Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.
Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed 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 sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.
Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.
Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.
Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
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 of early production.
table top is mahogany.
very r...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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 dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is character...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Mini Clear Vase for Iittala, circa 1990s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Alvar Aalto Mini Clear Vase for Iittala, circa 1990s.
The box measures: 3 7/8'' Wide by 3 5/16'' Deep by 1 3/16'' Tall.
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto Model A808 Brass Floor Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Madrid, ES
The A808 lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki. This floor lamp has been manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland in circa 1970s. T...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface rectang...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Model 109 Alvar Aalto Coat Rack, circa 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 109 Alvar Aalto coat rack from the 1940s. Birch with metal hooks. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aalto design.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto, Stool X601 for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed through the years that this stool has been often used as a bed side table. It can also be us...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1940s.
Lacquered metal and brass.
H: 123 cm / 4' 1/4''
Height of pendant: 20 cm / 8''
W: 68.5 cm / 2' 3...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Five lamp shades with vertical lamellas, mounted on a white lacquered metal rectangle that is mounted directly to the ceil...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1940s.
Lacquered metal and brass.
H: 123 cm / 4' 1/4''
Height of pendant: 20 cm / 8''
W: 68.5 cm / 2' 3...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, Birch Serving Trolley, Model 98/901, Designed 1935, Finmar Label
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto, model 98/901 serving trolley, for tea or drinks, designed in 1935 this is an early original example, bearing Finmar Ltd label, in birch plywood...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perfect practical side table for any scandinavian or modern interior, especially with challenging spaces as you can save space with the nesting tables. Measuring 60x35, 52x35 and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto, Set of Commissioned Stools by Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of three commisioned iconic 60 stool. These stools are higher than the standard model and stand at a height of.
The stools are in birch and have a beautiful patina. T...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto Bedside Table for Paimio Sanatorium
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Alvar aalto design bed side table for paimio sanatorium
It is original paint and mark.
it was actually used in paimio sanatorium.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Iron
Alvar Aalto 40s 403 Hallway Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
40s 403 hallway chair.
Upholstery by Kvadrat canvas.
Category
1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Original Alvar Aalto classic 69 chair manufactured in the 1930´s with great honey patina. These original dark chairs are rarely found. It is therefor a coll...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
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 1940s to 1950s. This is model 3030 and is signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Alvar Aalto 1940 War-Leg 69 Chair
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Early and rare War time leg 69 chair by Alvar Aalto. This is a collectors piece refurbished in a vintage Artek fabric. The War-leg is different from the ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Finsven Inc. Occasional Table
By Alvar Aalto, Finsven
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Alvar Aalto for Finsven Inc. Side Table, End Table, Coffee Table, Circa 1940. Featuring a rectangular form, newly relacquered Black surface, multi layered Birch bentwood legs, ...
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1930s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Belmont, MA
Alvar Aalto stool manufactured by Artek, originally designed in 1933. Crafted in Laminated Birch. Retails warm, rich, original patina and based upon its patina and provenance appears to be an early example of Alvar Aalto's work.
Alvar Aalto 1898–1976
Born in Kuortane, Finland, in 1898, Alvar Aalto began his formal training studying architecture at the Helsinki University of Technology. It was here that he met his future wife and collaborator, Aino Marsio who was also an architectural student in the program. The two were married in 1924. In 1929, Aalto won a competition to design a new sanatorium in Paimio for patients convalescing from tuberculosis; a total Gesamtkunstwerk, Aalto designed everything at Paimio, from the chairs to the sinks, to create a soothing and sanitary environment for the patients. In 1932, Aalto’s architectural drawings were featured in the landmark Modern Architecture: International Exhibition which was curated by Philip Johnson and Henry-Russell Hitchcock and included the latest architectural innovations from around the globe. In 1935, Alvar and Aino Aalto, Nils-Gustav Hahl, and Maire Gullichsen formed the design company, Artek. In addition to a focus on practicality, the work of Artek is marked by its use of light-colored woods, organic forms, and biomorphic lines. Though, many of Aalto’s designs were imbued with playful elements like zebra prints and reindeer fur...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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 its timeless elegance will easily complement modern homes and public spaces, too.
...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
35"H x 24"W x 27...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cane, Birch
Vintage Model 403 Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Cape Town, WC
The Model 403, or Hallway Chair, is a stackable chair originally designed for a Finnish medical centre in 1932. Finnish modernism finds its structural motif in the form of the Model ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Center Table for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek (Finland).
Wood legs and structure.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ferndale, MI
I believe this to be an early production chair in original somewhat worn finish. One of several designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto during time he was building a tuberculos...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto X602 Stool for Artek, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Fan leg' stool, model no. X602 designed by Alvar Aalto.
Manufactured by Artek, Finland, circa 1950.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alvar Aalto Organic Glass Vase Model Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use in the structure some broken leather ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair 'Small Paimio' model 42 designed by Alvar Aalto,
Finland, 1932.
Painted birch veneer and bent plywood.
Stamped.
H: 61.5 cm
W: 60.5 cm
D: 78 cm
SH: 37 cm
A...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto 402 Series pair of Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
New upholstered with lambskin
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Folding 'Screen 100' Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek,
Finland. 1936.
Pine.
Alvar Aalto’s 'Screen 100' designed in 1936 is a sculptural room divider made entirely of individual...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto 7 Vintage L-Leg Stools Model 60 in Birch, 1970s Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 7 beautifully patinated L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch. Bought in Denmark in the 1970s at Paustian.
Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This commissioned ceiling lamp is designed by architect Alvar Aalto for the conference room of the Finnish forest industry company Enso-Gutzeit Oy in 1960s.
It has a simple form yet...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Kvadat Tonus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, 1950s.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pendant Model A335B by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö in the 1950s. Metal, good vintage condition, marked on the bottom. Beehive style pendant, early Alvar Aalto design.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
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 laminate 1930s, Finland.
An early model chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek with great ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
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 matched patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish architect, designer, and urban ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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 is considered a masterpiece of modernist furniture design. The Classic, well-balance...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
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 Alvar Aalto in 1954 for the National Pensions Institute ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Hugo Alv...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 original metal canopy and white bottom rim, early example by...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Artek Zebra uphol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Very Rare Artek A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Chrome Plated version of artek a808 floor lamp. This color combination has never been in serial production. Only a few pieces made to order.
Product inf...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
The 'Golden Bell' pendant lamp was designed in 1936 for the interior of the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki by Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat eac...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, Stool Model X602, O.Y. Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyöt
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare, X602 manufacture for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt, the original manufacturer of Alvar Aalto furniture (pre Artek)
Leather and Birch.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Alvar Aalto 112b Birch Wood Shelf, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Alvar Aalto
Finland, 1950s
‘112 b’ shelves in birch wood. Each shelf is sold individually.
Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) is the most acknowledged Finnish architect of our time. Or...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Shelves Model 112-2, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated birch, solid birch, and plywood birch. The items ca...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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 Paimio Sanitorium.
Bent ply seating rests on...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Version of 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare model 402 armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s with wedges on the legs. Lacquered birch legs, red woolblend fabric upholstery. Good vinta...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto 60's Beech Desk and White Drawer
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Alvar aalto design beachtop desk and drawer set in white paint.
You can expect yellowing to amber in the future, and it has a beautiful aging feeling.
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch
A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s.
The lamp is in original condition with and shows wear consistent with age and use. The...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alvar Aalto furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 448 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Oy Stockmann AB, and Yrjö Kukkapuro. Prices for Alvar Aalto furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $113 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,662.
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- What style did Alvar Aalto use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar 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 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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