$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
The early 403 was characterized by making the best use of the flexibility of the pre-wood, without
Birch
Alvar Aalto 40s 403 Hallway Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
40s 403 hallway chair. Upholstery by Kvadrat canvas.
Fabric, Birch
$4,367
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 24.41 in
Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair model 403 painted Birch and plywood, Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Beautiful mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chair model 403 designed for the legendary Paimio
Birch, Plywood
Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finmar Model 403 'Hallway' chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced from 1930 through 1950 in
Birch, Plywood
$3,068
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Alvar Aalto, 1930s chair 403, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Embrace the essence of Scandinavian design with the Alvar Aalto, 1930s Chair 403. This piece is a
Upholstery, Birch
$8,309 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of Hallway Armchairs Model 403 in Honey Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chairs model 402 designed for the legendary
Birch
$2,363 / set
H 29.53 in W 64.57 in D 27.56 in
Mid century plywood benches in the manner of Alvar Aalto, 1960 - set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
design is much like the Alvar Aalto 51/403 chair produced by Artek. We cant confirm this is 100% a
Plywood
$2,068 / set
H 29.53 in W 44.49 in D 27.56 in
Mid century plywood benches in the manner of Alvar Aalto, 1960 - set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
design is much like the Alvar Aalto 51/403 chair produced by Artek. We cant confirm this is 100% a
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 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Model 403 Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Cape Town, WC
The Model 403, or Hallway Chair, is a stackable chair originally designed for a Finnish medical
Birch, Plywood
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 Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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 Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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 Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
Birch, Bentwood
Early Finmar Production Alvar Aalto 403 “Hallway” Chair
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early production of one of Aalto’s classic designs. A classic piece of Scandinavian modernism
Birch, Plywood
Early Finmar Production Alvar Aalto 403 “Hallway” Chair
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early production of one of Aalto’s classic designs. A classic piece of Scandinavian modernism
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Alvar Aalto 403 Hallway Chairs by Finmar Ltd
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Scandinavian Modern 403 "Hallway" chairs with solid birch armrests and plywood seats
Birch
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair 403 and Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto's Hallway Chair 403 and Table made of laminated birch plywood. Designed in 1932 for
Birch
Vintage Pair Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Birch
Early Vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 403
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic early vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway chair model 403. This was originally
Wood
Early Production Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair, Model 403 by Finmar
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally rare early production Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair, model 403, was designed for
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair, Model No.403, Finmar 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early and exceptionally rare Alvar Aalto Hallway chair, which was originally designed for the
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto Early Armchairs Model 403 Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs model 403 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Birch, Paint
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model No.403 by Finmar
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in London, GB
An early and exceptionally rare Alvar Aalto Hallway chair, which was originally designed for the
Birch, Plywood
Aalvo Aalto for Artek Hallway Chair Model 403
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aalvo Aalto for Artek Hallway chair Model 403 in it's original brown vinyl covering. Chair retains
Beech
403 Hallway Chair for Artek by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Armchair 403 “Hallway” is a stackable chair originally designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair No.403 for Finmar
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptionally rare hallway chair by Alvar Aalto. Originally designed for the interiors of a
Birch
Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Birch
Sold
H 29.9 in W 24.2 in D 27.6 in
1960s, Alvar Aalto Birch Bentwood Chair Upholstered in Fluffy Boucle Shearling
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alvar Aalto armchair model 403, designed originally in 1933. Aalto was an innovative designer who
Birch
Set of Five Artek Hallway Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Artek Hallway chairs by Alvar Aalto Armchair 403 “Hallway” is a stackable chair originally
Birch
Pair of Hallway Armchairs, Armchair 403, by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Denton, MD
Designed in 1932 to furnish Aalto's design masterpiece, the Paimio Sanatorium in southern Finland
Birch, Plywood
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Leather, Birch
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
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
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Richard Sapper ‘Tizio’ Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1972
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp, model Tizio, was designed by Richard Sapper for Artemide, in Italy, in 1972. Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowing the user to direc...
Aluminum
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Bamboo/Rattan and Brass Wardrobe by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Dal Vera, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This beautiful vintage wardrobe, crafted by Dal Vera in Italy during the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century modern design with a naturalistic touch. Showcasing...
Brass
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$4,900 / item
H 11 in W 64 in D 84 in
Contemporary Floating Platfrom Bed in White Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This contemporary floating platform bed in White Oak was originally designed for my own bedroom. It is priced and pictured as a queen sized bed in both White Oak and Walnut. It is av...
Maple, Oak
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 31 in
Rene Gabriel French Oak Grid Back Lounge Chair Reconstruction Period
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic French oak wood lounge chair and armchair by French designer Rene Gabriel with grid back. Newly upholstered and new cushions done in a cream white Italian boucle. Rene ...
Oak
French Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Coffee Table With Slate Top
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Jacques Adnet, Atelier Marolles, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Coffee Table With Slate Top. Our handsome French mid century Pierre Chapo style Brutalist rectangular cocktail table is stunning from every angle ...
Slate
LU Recbox Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp directional geometric sconce in brass inspired by mid century design from France. (2) E12 candelabra based light bulbs included. Made to order. Lead times may vary from 4-14 we...
Brass, Steel
Pierre Chapo, "B17 LONGUE" Bookshelf, circa 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York, NY
"B17 Longue" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in elmwood. Beautiful example of the timeless design mastery of Pierre Chapo (1927 - 1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new...
Elm
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.