Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black
Birch
Paimio Chair Style after Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
chairs were begging to be restored. The previous owner told us that his parents acquired them at the end
Metal
1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Paimio Lounge Chair, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the Paimio
Birch
$34,000
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu
Beech
$5,000
H 28.25 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece hails from
Birch, Plywood
$7,329
H 24.81 in W 24.02 in D 33.47 in
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola
Birch, Plywood
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Pair Of Alvar Aalto Chairs Model 44 'Padded Paimio' Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of Alvar Aalto model 44 ‘Padded Paimio’ chairs produced by Artek. These chairs date from the
Fabric, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.12 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
Paimio Sanatorium Armchair "Hallway Chair" Model 403 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
In the early 1930s, Finnish architect Alvar Aalto achieved a milestone in architectural history
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
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
Birch, Bentwood
Unavailable
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
Birch, Bentwood
Unavailable
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
Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black
Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 24 in D 32.2 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
from a continuous piece of spring birch plywood on a closed frame, the Paimio Chair was Aalto's design
Birch, 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
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
Bentwood, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Paimio 41 lounge chair, designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, epitomizes the perfect
Birch
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Chair for Arket in Black
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare early Paimio 41 chair by Alvar Aalto for Arket. This piece is from the
Wood
Sold
H 26.97 in W 23.82 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto 31 Lounge Chair for the Paimio Sanitorium, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas As an architect and designer, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) should be
Birch
Sold
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto, c.1950's Hallway chair model 402, for Paimio Sanatorium
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 402 from circa 1950's, a vintage gem that exudes
Birch
Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dronten, NL
Paimio Chair, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. This example manufactured by Artek, circa 1978. We
Birch
Pair of Paimio Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Paimio lounge chairs in lacquered wood and birch by designer Alvar Aalto and the Finnish
Wood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 Paimio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanitorium in Finland , this example originated in Sweden
Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
By Artek
Located in London, GB
Arguably the best known piece of furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, the Paimio Scroll chair is an
Bentwood
Little Paimio Cantilevered Chair by Alvar Aalto, Model 31/42
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
"Little Paimio" chair 31/42 was originally created for the interior of a tuberculosis sanatorium in
Birch, Plywood
Vintage pair of "Paimio" chairs by Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of "Paimio" lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. This pair was purchased in the 70's
Sold
H 29.73 in W 23.63 in D 26.58 in
Set of Early Model 42 'Little Paimio' Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Se of early Alvar Aalto model 42 cantilevered 'Little Paimio' armchairs, Finland, circa 1930s
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Paimio Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of 'Paimio' steamed bentwood lounge chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa mid 1960's. These
Wood
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair, Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Paimio Chair in bentwood frame with white laminate seat. Iconic design by Alvar Aalto in 1929 this
Laminate, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto "Paimio chair" Attb to ICF Artek in bentwood.No labels
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is late production maybe from the 80 -90's attb to ICF ,Artek, is made in bentwood.
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
as “Paimio” ages, it remains perfectly balanced. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was
Birch
Pair Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Armchairs Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Alvar Aalto "Paimio 41" armchairs / lounge chairs. The chairs are lacquered birch and
Birch, Bentwood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium
Metal
"Paimio" Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in bruxelles, BE
30's by Alvar Aalto In his designs, Alvar Aalto combines the functional ideas of Bauhaus with
Wood
Sold
H 24.61 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto 31 Lounge Chair for the Paimio Sanitorium, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
, architect and designer Alvar Aalto is not only one of Finland’s most celebrated and well-known figures, but
Birch
Vitra Miniature Chair Art 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Vitra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic miniature Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1930, and edited by Vitra. Alvar
Wood
Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
By Vitra
Located in East Hampton, NY
Breuer - B35 3. Josef Hoffman - Cabaret Fledermaus chair 4. Alvar Aalto - 41/ Paimio chair 5. Josef
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paimio “Chair 41” was originally designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Southwest
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage Paimio Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hadley, MA
Vintage Paimio Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek . The Paimio lounge chair was a true quantum
Birch
Paimio Lounge Chair nr 41 by Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic lounge chair was originally designed for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. The curved
Paimio Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Sculptural scroll chair, black lacquered bent birch on natural birch frame. This example dates from
Pair Alvar Aalto Paimio Model 41 Chairs for Artek
Located in High Point, NC
Pair Black Scroll Alvar Aalto Paimio Model 41 Chairs for Artek designed in 1930 I believe this pair
Armchair 41 Paimio Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Berne, CH
as “Paimio” ages, it remains perfectly balanced. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was
Birch
White-Lacquered Paimio 41 Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1931-1932, the Paimio armchair provides comfort in sculptural form
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Nr. 41 "Paimio" Miniature Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Antonio, TX
From the collection of the Vitra Design Museum Miniatures, a model of the Alvar Aalto, Nr. 41
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
By Vaarnii, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii. First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with a...
Pine
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...
Sheepskin, Birch
Pierre Chapo L03 Daybed In Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design with the iconic Chapo trademark wood joints which were created as a re...
Bouclé, Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' daybed, model 'L01I', solid elm, fabric, France, 1959 This daybed is an early edition designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (1927-...
Elm
$22,300
H 59.06 in W 98.43 in D 0.6 in
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...
Pine
$51,694
H 24.22 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
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...
Birch, Plywood
$12,000
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Ribbon Chairs Attributed to Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970, We offer this Pair of Ribbon Chairs attributed to Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi.
Steel
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.