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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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Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic mirror designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in Finland. Very minimalist with straight lines and finger joints. The mirror has holes in the back in a way that enab...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Birch
Model 90A Dining Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 90A dining table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950/1960s. Mahogany veneer table top, birch legs. Good vintage condition, pat...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Desk or Dining Table in Black Laminated and Beech, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century desk or dining table in curved beech wood with black laminated top. This incredibly elegant table was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek and produced during the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Laminate, Beech
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Alvar Aalto for Artek Cart "900" in Birch and Tile, Finland 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Naples, IT
The 900 trolley, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is a classic Finnish design with English tea culture and Japanese woodwork and architecture as its sources of inspiration. Alvar A...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto Room Divider / Screen '100' 1936 in Solid Pine for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Room Devider / Screen '100' 1936 in Solid Pine for Artek, Finland. New, current production.
Made of fine pinewood strips that have been vertically aligned, Screen 100 ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Roo...
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Wood, Pine
