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Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
alvar aalto 1930's 907 coffee table finmar tag
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
1930's Alvar Aalto 907 table finmar tag.orijinal condition & great patina.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto 1930's 907 coffee table finmar tag
alvar aalto 1930's 907 coffee table finmar tag
H 22.05 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Finnish Design Classic Lounge Chair No 401 by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Renens, CH
Early edition of the 401 cantilever lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1930's. This stool is painted red
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
alvar aalto chair69 Painted Deep blue 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 69 . Deep blue paint is applied all over. This chair was
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair69 Painted Deep blue   1930's
alvar aalto chair69 Painted Deep blue   1930's
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Alvar Aalto Everyman's Table 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek "Everyman's" table, designed by Alvar Aalto, birch with black linoleum. The table is from the
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Everyman's Table 1930s
Alvar Aalto Everyman's Table 1930s
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 27.96 in
Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
architects, Alvar Aalto. The model 31 was designed by Aalto during the 1930s whilst he was working
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto, Pair of Armchairs Model 402 for Finmar, 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
mid-century Modernism and perhaps Finland's most celebrated architect, Alvar Aalto (1898 – 1976) was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
H 23.63 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Wohnbedarf
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
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

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Stylclair, lounge chair, beech plywood, braided straw, France, 1930s We present a
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Vintage 1930s French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech, Plywood

Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in LEWES, 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

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Early Chair 11 by Alvar Aalto for Artek/Finmar, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
point. See the images for the Finmar tag condition: 1 chair has 1930's Artek Stamp(AALTO DESIGN - MADE
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Vintage 1920s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

1930s Large Square Dining Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Gabriel, CA
28" x 47.5" x 47.5" Alvar Aalto large square dining table, Artek Finland Design circa 1933 in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Alvar Aalto, made from birch in a compact functionalist design. Drawers to the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Alvar Aalto’s four-legged Stool E60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

Birch, Bentwood, Fabric

Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These six Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A65 chairs 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chairs are from 1950s. Wonderfully patinated
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
cabinet has one large shelf inside. The Artek 217 cabinet, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1930s, is a
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 Artek 1950s
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's
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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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Highback Cantilever Chair Model 36/401 Birch & Rusty Red Wool, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage birch highback lounge chairs model 36/401 by Alvar Aalto. Upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Hägersten, SE
was the first and sole distributor of Aaltos furniture in Sweden during the 1930s. Hugo Alvar
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto-Style Postmodern Stools, Set of 3
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Top, TX
architect and designer Alvar Aalto. The originals were a 1930's design that utilized bentwood in a new and
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 by Artek in 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek stamp on the back of the cabinet. The Artek 217 cabinet, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1930s, is a
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Teak

Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 by Artek in 1960s
Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 by Artek in 1960s
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Model A71 Side Table, 1930s, Karelian birch, Finmar
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (Finland 1898-1976) Two-Tier Side Table, Model A71, first production, circa 1935
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Original Alvar Aalto classic 69 chair manufactured in the 1930´s with great honey patina. These
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Coffee Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto coffee table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60, Marimekko Fabric, Artek 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These three Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Early Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
use from the 1930s-40s. As the table can be dismantled, the shipping will be afordable. Alvar Aalto
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Minimalistic Iconic Shelves Model 112-2 for Artek, 1940s
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
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto 'Peg' Wall Shelves Model 112, Artek 1930s-40s.
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Finmar Three Legged Stool, Finland 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
birch was designed by Alvar Aalto in Finland and was originally sold in the UK by Finmar. Hugo Alvar
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Scandinavian Modern Large Sideboard or Cabinet on Wheels, 1930s Functionalism
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Unique early modernist "Funkis" sideboard made in Scandinavia in the 1930s. The sideboard stands on
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 Alvar Aalto model 60 stools in birch and black laminate, designed by Alvar Aalto in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Laminate

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic model 60 stool in birch and white formica. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Green Paint, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Thonet White and Black Bentwood & Bakelite Stacking Stools, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Thonet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Bakelite 14D seats atop Black, ebonized, bentwood legs. Attributed to Alvar Aalto. Stackable. Great
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Alvar Aalto, set of 4 circa 1950's "Golden bell" A330 pendants, Valaistustyö Ky
By Alvar González-Palacios, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
lighting pieces to elevate your interior to new heights. Iconically designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1930's
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Chair, circa 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Victoria, BC
Exceptional early example of Alvar Aalto's model 31 chair. This piece is comprised of bentwood and
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair 401, Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A rare early 1930s Alvar Aalto cantilever chair 401 just as he introduced it to the world at the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Bar Cart Wohnbedarf, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Wohnbedarf
Located in Basel, CH
Alvar Aalto bar cart designed for Wohnbedarf in 1937. Very rare object. Molded plywood and solid
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wicker, Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Bar Cart Wohnbedarf, 1930s
Alvar Aalto Bar Cart Wohnbedarf, 1930s
H 24.02 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Early Pair of Alvar Aalto / Artek Cantilever 34/402 Armchairs, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
An absolutely stunning early pair of Alvar Aalto 34/402 armchairs. Until recently this pair was
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Style 1930s Art Deco Walnut Circular Cocktail Table with Shelf
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
of Alvar Aalto.
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Round Table A70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lund, SE
A birchwood and birch veneer A70 table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s.
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair 401, Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A stunning early 1930s Alvar Aalto cantilever chair 401 just as he introduced it to the world at
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

1930s Modernist Cantilever Plywood Armchair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Southampton, GB
A rare 1930s modernist cantilever armchair very much in the style of Alvar Aalto and Marcel Breuer
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

1930s Modernist Cantilever Plywood Armchair
1930s Modernist Cantilever Plywood Armchair
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navratil, 1930s, Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Alvar Aalto. Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-nielse, 'AX Chair', by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Basel, BS
not a style reminiscent of the chairs by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto from the 1930s. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of Four Model Aalto 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model Aalto 69 -chairs by Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy from the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Tall Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall, wide vase from Alvar Aalto’s 1930s collection of blown glass vases for Iittala of Finland
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Tall Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
Tall Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
H 8.75 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
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Alvar Aalto 1930s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of alvar aalto 1930s for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, birch and plywood, all alvar aalto 1930s available were constructed with great care. Alvar aalto 1930s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Alvar aalto 1930s made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many alvar aalto 1930s are appealing in their simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Artek and Finmar produced popular alvar aalto 1930s that are worth a look.

How Much are Alvar Aalto 1930s?

Prices for alvar aalto 1930s start at $250 and top out at $53,632 with the average selling for $3,691.
Questions About Alvar Aalto 1930s
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.