Aalto 42
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair 42 “Small Paimio” designed by Alvar Aalto,
Finland, 1931.
Bent birch and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
alvar & aino aalto 30's glass cabinet 408(506/42) finmar tag
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar & aino aalto design glass cabinet.
this is most earliest products of aalto furniture.
alvar
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 24.22 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 28.25 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
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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.
Deformed birch plywood, partly
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Little Paimio Cantilevered Chair by Alvar Aalto, Model 31/42
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
"Little Paimio" chair 31/42 was originally created for the interior of a tuberculosis sanatorium in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Armchair ‘Little Paimio’ #42 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Laminated birch.
Measures: H 72 cm/ 2' 4 3/8"
W 60 cm/ 1' 11 5/8"
D 67.5 cm/ 2' 2 5/8"
SH 42
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 28.35 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Cantilever Lounge Chair Model 31/42 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cantilever lounge chair model 31/42 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland. This example is believed to
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Sheikki 'Aalto goes high' Graffiti Art on Alvar Aalto Chair Model 42, 2020
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Although this is one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Lounge Chair, Model 31/42
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. The laminated birch frame produces a unique cantilevered shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Lounge Chair, Model 31/42
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. The laminated birch frame produces a unique cantilevered shape
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Armchair 42 by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair 42 – or “Small Paimio” – was designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Aalto Model 42 Armchair - Pair
By Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in Finland by Artek. Birch plywood construction.Freshly painted black lacquer seats. Few scuffs and marks on arms. Overall, in very nice condition.Original design from 1932; thi...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Scandinavian Finnish Cantilevered Lounge Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare midcentury Finnish lounge chair model 31/42 by Alvar Aalto, given the rich, deep patina of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
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By Alvar Aalto
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The Aalto Table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and w...
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By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Finland, 1929.
Birch.
Stamped.
This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
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Aalto 42 For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the aalto 42 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each aalto 42 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and plywood. Your living room may not be complete without a aalto 42 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each aalto 42 bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Alvar Aalto, Artek and Hans J. Wegner each produced at least one beautiful aalto 42 that is worth considering.
How Much is a Aalto 42?
Prices for a aalto 42 start at $1,353 and top out at $30,947 with the average selling for $6,276.
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