Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A model 31 armchair designed by one of Finland's most prestigious Modernist designers and architects, Alvar Aalto.
Birch
Early Mod. 31 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A fully restored early edition of the iconic Model 31 bentwood lounge chair, featuring a laminated birch frame with elegantly curved armrests and sled base.
Bentwood, Pine, Plywood
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 1930s..
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto nr. 31 Laminated Plywood Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptionally early example of the cantilever chair nr.31. Also manufactured by the Huonekalu-ha Rakennustyotehdas oy , Turku Finland. Ca. 1939. This example from the original own...
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilever Chair, Birch Plywood, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alvar Aalto cantilever chair, model 31. A very rare 1st edition model 31 lounge chair by Alvar Aalto in birch plywood with a floating back silhouette.
Birch
$29,029 / set
H 26.97 in W 24.22 in D 29.53 in
Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare, early Alvar Aalto model 31/42 cantilevered armchairs, Finland, 1930s, designed and produced in the 1930s.
Birch, Plywood
$35,260
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in
Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas in Finland.
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 Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced during the 1930/40s.
Beech
$14,785
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Silver Birch and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare version of one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in ...
Birch, Plywood
$17,628
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English.
Birch, Plywood
$25,011
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english.
Birch, Plywood
$1,581
H 16 in W 24 in D 16 in
Jens Risom Style Two-tone Stepped Biomorphic Bent Plywood & Mahogany Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The shape of the top and the style of the legs were clearly inspired by works from designers such as Alvar Aalto and Jens Risom. Measurements: 31" Tall X 10" Wide X 10" Deep United...
Wood
Alvar Aalto Model 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brugge, BE
Early version of the model 31 by Aalto. Provenance: A collection in Zurich, Switzerland.
Bentwood
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 birch plywood, and is in incredible original condition.
Birch
Alvar Aalto 31 Armchair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, England
Alvar Aalto 31 armchair.
Bentwood
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 celebrated for bringing Scandinavian modernism to global prominence.
Birch
Pair of Model 31 Armchairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of model 31 armchairs by Alvar Aalto. Birch plywood laminate on a cantilever structure.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair Model 31/42, Finland, Circa 1935
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Culver City, CA
Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 31/42, Finland, Circa 1935.
Plywood
Cantilever Lounge Chair Nr. 31 by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cantilever; Lounge Chair; Armchair; nr. 31; Alvar Aalto; Finland; 1930s; Finnish Architect; Architecture; Scandinavian Modern; Patina; Scandinavia; Birchwood; Birch; Craftsmanship; P...
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto, Early Original Cantilever Chair, model 31, birch plywood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Cantilever Chair, model 31 bent laminated plywood frame and birch root veneer seat probably manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötendas, Turku, Finland cir...
Birch
Sold
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto, Early Original Cantilever Chair, model 31, birch plywood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Cantilever Chair, model 31 bent laminated plywood frame and birch root veneer seat probably manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötendas, Turku, Finland cir...
Birch
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 the Finnish city of Paimio, this is considered one of Aalto’s masterpieces.
Birch, Plywood
Rare and Early Alvar Aalto No.31 Chair, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and from the 1. Edition with original black lacquer. Small imperfection on the left runner. Might be a spot, scratch or old repair. Does not effect the use in any way and i...
Plywood
Sold
H 26.97 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair in Birch Plywood Model 31/41, 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hellouw, NL
Alvar Aalto lounge chair Model 31/41, 1935 Finland. This cantilever chair is made of shaped birch plywood and stained dark.
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Chairs Model 31 in Birchwood by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of chairs model 31 in birchwood by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1930s.
Wood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Alvar Aalto, Birch Plywood Cantilever Chair, Model 31, Huonekalu-ja, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model 31 chair of moulded birch plywood, cantilevered one-piece seat and back suspended from bent supports painted black.
Birch, Plywood
ALVAR AALTO ; TYPE 31 CHAIR ; 1930'S W/LABEL
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early production Alvar Aaalto type 31/42 cantilevered armchair , originally designed for the Paimio Sanitorium , produced by O.y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyotehdas A.b. Turku and retail...
Ubunji Kidokoro Bamboo Chair
By Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It was designed inspired by the design of Alvar Aalto's Model 31 armchair. The cantilever structure is made of naturally dried and de-oiled bamboo and utilizes its elasticity.
Metal
Bamboo Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
By Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Inspired by the design of Alvar Aalto's Model 31 armchair, the Bamboo Chair is his signature and classic.
Bamboo
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
cantilevered armchairs, designed and produced in the 1930s. Painted birch-veneered bent plywood with painted bent laminated birch. by Finmar. Original condition, original paint, with...
Birch
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair °31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alvar Aalto cantilever chair model n° 31. Laminated beech frame.
Beech
Cantilever Lounge Chair Model 31/42 by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cantilever lounge chair model 31/42 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland. This example is believed to be circa 1940s.
Birch, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cantilever Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto, Model 31, Finland, Designed 30s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair by Alvar Aalto, model 31 in birch, upholstered in cowskin.
Cowhide, Birch
Alvar Aalto 31 Chair
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Model 31 chair designed by Alvar Aalto for O.y. Huonekalu – Ja Rakennustyotehdas AB, Finland.
Plywood
Cantilever Chair nr. 31 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This chair is an icon in plywood design history. The frame was revolutionary. It marked the first use of laminated wood in a cantilevered structure. Same as the lounge chair nr 41 t...
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Lounge Chair, Model 31/42
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. The laminated birch frame produces a unique cantilevered shape; creating an armchair without straight lines. The seat and back are molded maple plywo...
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Lounge Chair, Model 31/42
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. The laminated birch frame produces a unique cantilevered shape; creating an armchair without straight lines. The seat and back are molded maple plywo...
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar Finland Circa 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar, Finland Circa 1930s Alvar Aalto Pair of Model 31 laminated birch and plywood cantilever armchairs circa 1930s, with blacke...
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar, Finland, circa 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 31 armchairs for Finmar, Finland, circa 1930s Alvar Aalto pair of model 31 laminated birch and plywood cantilever armchairs, circa 1930s, with blac...
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar Finland, circa 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar, Finland, circa 1930s Alvar Aalto Pair of Model 31 laminated birch and plywood cantilever armchairs circa 1930s, with black...
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar Finland, circa 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 armchairs for Finmar, Finland, circa 1930s Alvar Aalto pair of Model 31 laminated birch and plywood cantilever armchairs circa 1930s, with black...
Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge chair no.31
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aalto's lounge chair 31 is the first chair design utilizing laminated plywood in a cantilevered structure.
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Lounge chair no.31
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aalto's lounge chair 31 is the first chair design utilizing laminated plywood in a cantilevered structure.
Alvar Aalto pair of armchairs, Model no. 31
Located in New York, NY
Birch model no. 31 armchairs produced between 1931-32
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Wohnbedorf Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto Finland. lounge chair, model 31. birch, laminated plywood.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair Modell 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bern, CH
This armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Finmar in 1932. It is made from birchwood and marked with the number 60.
Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 Armchairs for Finmar Finland, circa 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare pair of Alvar Aalto Model 31 armchairs for Finmar, Finland, circa 1930s Alvar Aalto pair of Model 31 laminated birch and plywood cantilever armchairs circa 1930s, with black...
Birch
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,650 / item
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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$86,387 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
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 characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Hans Pieck Molded Armchair
By Han Pieck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Pieck, Dutch, "Lawo" Molded armchair in birch plywood, circa 1946.
Birch
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
$9,579
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 18.31 in
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden. AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...
Birch
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
$23,817 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms ...
Alpaca
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
$27,800
H 1.13 in W 72 in D 21 in
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signed and dated 1971 to the under...
Walnut
$20,568
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Jean PROUVÉ (1901 -1984) - Chaise standard dite "Tout Bois" SOLID WOOD AND PLYWOOD "TOUT BOIS" CHAIR BY JEAN PROUVE - 1941 H : 82 cm W: 41 cm D: 52 cm Bibliographie : "Jean Prouv...
Oak, Plywood
$6,628
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Sleek Alvar Aalto Side / Magazine Table model. 75, Black & Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto side table / spear table model number 75, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, and manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Another iconi...
Birch
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.
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.