Alvar Aalto Stool 60 Black Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool 60 in birch and black linoleum, manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 Black Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool 60 in birch and black linoleum, manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 Black Linoleum
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool 60 in birch and black linoleum, manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Original Alvar Aalto 81B Esstisch Artek Linoleum schwarz Birke
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
(siehe Bilder) Hersteller: Artek Designer: Alvar Aalto Herkunftsland: Finnland Epoche: 1980er, Midcentury Material: Linoleum, Birke Maße ca.: Breite: 120cm, Tiefe: 75cm, Höhe 71cm Pr...
Birch
Pair Of Alvar Aalto's Tables Model 81C With Bonewhite Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kangasala, FI
A pair of Alvar Aalto's design table model number 81C Rare bonewhite linoleum table top.
Birch
$2,490Sale Price|35% Off
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek 1950s in Green Linoleum
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek's model 60 stool, design by Alvar Aalto. Beautifully patinated birch with rare green linoleum top.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek Table 81B Yellow Linoleum 1950s Finland Vintage Original
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 81B table, birch with yellow linoleum. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1950s/60s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek Table 90A Blue Linoleum 1950s Finland Vintage Original
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 90A table, birch with blue linoleum. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1950s-1960s and is in good used condition.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek Table 81C Turquoise Linoleum 1950s Finland Vintage Original
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 81C table, birch with turquoise linoleum. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1950s/60s.
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large coffee table by Artek, designed by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Shown here with a linoleum surface in a special color.
Wood
Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A classic L-leg table designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy and retailed by Artek in Finland.
Birch
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum.
Birch
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Black Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and black linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and blue linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
1950's Alvar Aalto's Dropleaf Table Model DLC81 Red Linoleum Top
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Kangasala, FI
Red linoleum top and beautiful yellow color on the birch parts of the table.
Birch
Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A petit foldable table model DL82 by Artek in birch with a beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Aino Aalto and manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennus työtehdas Oy in the 1930s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The top surface is made of linoleum that has some slight wear and tear (please refer to photos).
Birch
Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dining Kitchen Table In Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar & Aino Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Mid-Century Model 82 Table with Yellow Linoleum by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Karis, Nyland
This example features a yellow linoleum top — one of Aalto’s preferred surface materials for its durability and soft, matte character.
Formica, Birch
Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Beige Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) Alvar Aalto remains one of the most celebrated architects and designers of the 20th century, renowned for seamlessly integrating functionalism with organic f...
Laminate, Birch
Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60, Beige Linoleum and Black Legs, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Model 901 tea trolley designed 1930 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, white linoleum top with bentwood birch frame and white lacquered wood wheels with rubber rings.
Rubber, Birch
$5,808Sale Price|20% Off
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp.
Metal
Alvar Aalto Drop-leaf Table by Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek drop-leaf table, design by Alvar Aalto. The table has cream linoleum top. The table is from around 1950s, in original condition, in really good shape and has beautiful patina o...
Birch
$1,056Sale Price|35% Off
Alvar Aalto L-Legged Table by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek table, birch with cream linoleum. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1960s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Blue Linoleum Stool E60 (four legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60 ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950 Early model E60 stools in blue linoleum by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Yellow Linoleum Stool E60 (four-legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60 ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950 1 available Early model E60 stool in yellow linoleum by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Birch
Unavailable
H 44 in Dm 35 in
Alvar Aalto original 1950s stool 60 with blue linoleum top for Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto original stool 60 with blue linoleum top and bent L-legs in birch made by Artek in Finland.
Birch, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 17.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Authentic Stool 60 in Birch with Black Linoleum Seat by Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
In the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. In collaboration with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen, the Finnish master developed ...
Birch
Unavailable
H 17.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Authentic Stool E60 in Birch with Black Linoleum Seat by Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Projecting a sense of relaxed familiarity, Stool E60 is equally suited to the home, public buildings, and educational facilities. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of th...
Birch
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Birch
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Birch
alvar aalto 60's blue linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 60's blue linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Birch
alvar aalto 1970's 91 table blue linoleum
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 70's blue linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Birch
alvar aalto 1950's 90 table beige linoleum
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
1950's Alvar Aalto 100φ table.great patina.I love these sign of use.
Birch
alvar aalto 1960's 90 table red linoleum
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
1960's Alvar Aalto 100φ table.great patina.I love these sign of use.
Birch
Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The distinctive circular seat and L-shaped legs are part of Alvar Aalto’s standardized system of components. They have beautiful patina with rare red linoleum seats.
Bentwood
Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Blue Linoleum)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The distinctive circular seat and L-shaped legs are part of Alvar Aalto’s standardized system of components. They have beautiful patina with rare blue linoleum seats.
Bentwood
Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Black Linoleum)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Clean lines and a simple structure define the design of Chair 65. A low, rectangular backrest is formed from a single piece of birch plywood and has a slight curve that forms natur...
Bentwood
Drop-Leaf Red Linoleum Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Year of production: 1950's Material: Birch, red linoleum Dimensions: Depth - 23.5 inches Width - 31.5 (extended: 45.5) inches Height - 28 inches The table was previous...
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Artek Table Green Linoleum Finland Vintage Original
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek table, birch with dark green linoleum top. Designer Alvar Aalto. In good used condition.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in Blue Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 60 stool, birch with light blue linoleum top. The stool is from the 1950s-1960s and has a wonderful patina.
Birch
Vintage Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Children’s Chair N65 boasts clean lines and a simple, elemental structure. The chair models a low rectangular backrest formed from a single piece of birch plywood. Since the backres...
Bentwood
Birch + Black Linoleum ‘81B’ Dining Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The lacquered frame features four bentwood legs and supports a black linoleum table top. Maker’s mark stamp present on underside.
Wood
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Black Linoleum Top, 1950's, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Manufacturer's stamp; "Aalto Design Artek". - Beautiful Black Linoleum Top. - Original minus-head screws. - Manufacturer's stamp; "Aalto Design Artek".
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool E60, Black Linoleum Top, Artek Finland 2018
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
This stool has a Black colored Linoleum seat top, with natural birch Legs.. Classic and stylish color combination which Alvar aalto used a lot in his design.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60, Blue Linoleum Top, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
The three-legged Aalto stool is still today a beautiful, genius product whose simple shape will always be modern.
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Model E60 Linoleum Top Stool
By Alvar Aalto, ICF New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 linoleum top stool. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Black Linoleum Top, 1950's, Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in London at a Finnish furniture review in November 1933.
Birch
Sold
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch & Black Linoleum Half-Round Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933, this half-round table formed part of his iconic L-leg collection.
Birch
Set of 4 Vintage Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Children’s Chair N65 boasts clean lines and a simple, elemental structure. The chair models a low rectangular backrest formed from a single piece of birch plywood. Since the backres...
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Coffee Table "L-leg" Model No. 91 in Birch and White Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
The most beautiful round coffee table from the iconic "L-leg"-series designed in 1930s by Alvar Aalto, Finland. The birch has the most wonderful glow and the white linoleum top is in...
Birch
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Red Linoleum Top Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully crafted 81C square table designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in the 1950’s, this table features a bright red linoleum table top with laminated bent birch legs.
Birch, Bentwood
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 14.97 in
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool E60 Pair Green Linoleum Finland 1960s Vintage Original
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Birch with dark green linoleum. The stools are from the 1960s/70s and in good used condition.
Birch
Sold
H 26.38 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch & Black Linoleum 65 Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935, the 65 chair formed part of his iconic L-leg collection.
Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Model 65 Chairs with White Linoleum Seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A timeless pair of Model 65 chairs, designed by the legendary Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. These iconic chairs showcase Aalto’s revolutionary approach to furniture design, characte...
Birch
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H 26.38 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch & Black Linoleum 65 Chairs and Table, Set of 3
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935, the 65 dining chair and half-round table formed part of his iconic L-leg collection.
Birch
Vintage Aalto Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Vintage Aalto Table (Blue linoleum top) by Alvar Aalto for Artek, (Blue linoleum top is no longer in production) The Aalto Table is a perfect solution for numerous spaces, from a s...
Birch
Vintage Aalto Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Vintage Aalto Table (Blue linoleum top) by Alvar Aalto for Artek, (Blue linoleum top is no longer in production) The Aalto Table is a perfect solution for numerous spaces, from a s...
Birch
Alvar Aalto Everyman's Table 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek "Everyman's" table, designed by Alvar Aalto, birch with black linoleum. The table is from the 1930s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Model 901 tea trolley designed 1930 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, white linoleum top with bentwood birch frame and white lacquered wood wheels with rubber rings.
Rubber, Birch
(New Old Stock) Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum)
By Mario Bellini
Located in Centreville, VA
Chair N65 boasts clean lines and a simple, elemental structure. The chair models a low rectangular backrest formed from a single piece of birch plywood. Since the backrest follows a...
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Chair model 65 by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek's model 65 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto. Birch with blue linoleum top. The chair is from circa 1960s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Chairs model 65 by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek's model 65 chairs, 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. Birch with red linoleum top. The chairs are from circa 1960s.
Birch
alvar aalto chair65 black linoleum top
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 65 black linoleum top.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Linoleum Top Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 linoleum top stool. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Linoleum Top Stools
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 linoleum top stools. Nicely warn yellow and blue top stools.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Yellow Linoleum, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and yellow linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Red Linoleum, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and red linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Yellow Linoleum, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and yellow linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Yellow Linoleum, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and yellow linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
High Chair K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum seat)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's long-legged High Chair K65 is the optimum height for high-top tables and bar counters.
Bentwood
Bar Stool 64 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Black Linoleum seat)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Legs and seat edge-band: Solid birch Seat core version: Solid birch, Birch plywood Seat surface version: Black Linoleum
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto, Mid-Century Modern, Bentwood and Linoleum Top Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
In 1935, Artek was founded by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino Aalto to promote the growing production and sales of Aalto furniture.
Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 43.31 in
Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dinning Kitchen Table In Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar & Aino Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful blue linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch
Sold
H 23.63 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hamburg, DE
An N65 children's chair by Finnish manufacturer Artek, based on a design by Alvar Aalto from the 1930s. Shown here with a red linoleum seat.
Other
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.59 in
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and green linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s.
Birch, Elm
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 16.54 in
Alvar Aalto L-leg Stools Model 60 in Birch & Red Linoleum, 1960s Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of beautifully patinated L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto from the early Artek production in laminated birch and red linoleum seats.
Birch
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H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, in Birch & Red Linoleum Surface, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab and retailed by Artek since the 1930s.
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto Yellow Linoleum Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Alvar Aalto table in rare color yellow linoleum. Designed in 1933.
Pine
Pair of Alvar Aalto chair N65 by Artek with red linoleum seats c.1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of N65 chairs with red linoleum seats designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s.
Bentwood
Pair of Stools 60 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Authentic stool 60 in lacquered birch with linoleum seat. Alvar Aalto’s iconic stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit,...
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.
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