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What style did Alvar Aalto use?
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Pre-Artek Alvar Aalto Model 75/915 Birch Side Table for Paimio, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
An early pre-Artek example of Alvar Aalto’s Side Table 75/915, designed in 1932 for Paimio Sanatorium in Finland.
Produced by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab before Artek was e...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Paded Cantilever Armchair Model 43, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An early padded Spring chair model 43 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek and manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyömaa from the 1940s. This chair is one of the most recognizable pi...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Savoy Bowl Dish, Pair
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Two beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Aalto clear glass bowls, Iittala, Finland, circa late-20th century. These clear dishes or bowls are taken fro...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$275 / set
Alvar Aalto "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp A331 early Valaistustyo Ky production Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A good untouched and stamped Mid century example of an early original Valaistustyo Ky production pendant lamp, 'Beehive' model A331, by Alvar Aalto, Finland. In pretty good condition...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
'Tank' armchair, model '37/400', designed by Alvar Aalto, 1936. Produced by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Turku, Finland, ca. 1936-1940. Distributed by Artek. Cantilevered fr...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed by Artek in Finland. The chairs are in beautiful vinta...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
