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Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cross-rails. Molded from a continuous piece of spring birch plywood on a closed frame, the Paimio Chair
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for
Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
H 25.2 in W 23.6 in D 31.5 in
Paimio Chair Style after Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
chairs were begging to be restored. The previous owner told us that his parents acquired them at the end
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paimio Chair Style after Alvar Aalto
Paimio Chair Style after Alvar Aalto
H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 44.89 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
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair Of Alvar Aalto Chairs Model 44 'Padded Paimio' Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of Alvar Aalto model 44 ‘Padded Paimio’ chairs produced by Artek. These chairs date from the
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, Early Original Cantilever Chair, model 31, birch plywood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Cantilever Chair, model 31 bent laminated plywood frame and birch root
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs, Model 403 by Finmar
By Finmar
Located in London, GB
experience. Aalto's iconic designs, such as the Paimio Chair and the Savoy Vase, showcase his innovative use
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Model N65 Children's Chairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model N65 children's chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Honey
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
alongside his wife and partner, Aino Aalto, on the Paimio Sanitorium. Aalto won the commission for the
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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
Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Girafa"
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in PARIS, FR
: Alvar Aalto and the furniture for the Paimio sanatorium, Finland, built in the 1930s. For the floor of
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Girafa"
Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Girafa"
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 54/404 Stackable Hallway Armchairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
, creating iconic pieces such as the Paimio Chair, the Savoy Vase, and the Alvar Aalto stool. In addition to
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Aalto Table and Four Model 68 Chairs, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table and four model 68 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name to Architect
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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

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

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31 in Pink and Bent Wood, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 chair (later model
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Pair of Black Paded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by Aalto. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Paded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by Aalto. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in xf frrf and White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name to
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
birchwood Paimio chair which is featured in the book. The book is in good condition, 179 pages with English
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.63 in
Girafa Stool by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Alvar Aalto and the furniture of the sanatório de Paimio, a sanatorium built in the 1930s in Finland
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Girafa Low Table by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
the newly opened furniture factory Baraúna. Their first attempt was inspired by Alvar Aalto and the
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Girafa Table by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Alvar Aalto and the furniture of the Sanatório de Paimio, a sanatorium built in the 1930s in Finland
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s expressive Paimio armchair. The No. 14 chair earned a gold medal at
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Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 '9628' in Full Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
. A beautiful lamp that will fill any space and won't be intimidated by any arm chair that might be
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Large Ceiling Lamp from the Iconic Aulanko Hotel, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto. After WW2 and
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Sizable Ceiling Lamp from the Iconic Aulanko Hotel, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the hotel and specifically
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 '9628' in Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto. After WW2 and the quite challenging
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair no 51, designed by Aalto for the Paimio Centre. Production in the 50's. (see for nice
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Armchairs

Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto
Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Belmont, MA
Paimio for patients convalescing from tuberculosis; a total Gesamtkunstwerk, Aalto designed everything at
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
H 17 in Dm 14.5 in
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for
Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
H 25.2 in W 23.6 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Paimio 41 lounge chair, designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, epitomizes the perfect
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Lounge Chair
H 25.5 in W 24 in D 31.5 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Chair for Arket in Black
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare early Paimio 41 chair by Alvar Aalto for Arket. This piece is from the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto, c.1950's Hallway chair model 402, for Paimio Sanatorium
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 402 from circa 1950's, a vintage gem that exudes
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 Paimio
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Designed by Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanitorium in Finland , this example originated in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Chairs

Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
By Artek
Located in London, GB
Arguably the best known piece of furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, the Paimio Scroll chair is an
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
Alvar Aalto, Artek, 41 Paimio Scroll Chair
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Vintage pair of "Paimio" chairs by Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of "Paimio" lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. This pair was purchased in the 70's
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dronten, NL
Paimio Chair, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. This example manufactured by Artek, circa 1978. We
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
H 25.99 in W 24.02 in D 33.86 in
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1930s. The
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Paimio Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Paimio lounge chairs in lacquered wood and birch by designer Alvar Aalto and the Finnish
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Pair Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Finland 1932 Rare early pair of Hallway 403 chairs. 1930s Originally designed for the Paimio
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model No.403 by Finmar
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early and exceptionally rare Alvar Aalto Hallway chair, which was originally designed for the
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model No.403 by Finmar
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model No.403 by Finmar
H 30.71 in W 21.07 in D 26.38 in
Cantilever Lounge Chair Nr. 31 by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cantilever Lounge Chair nr. 31 was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in the 1930s for the Paimio
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Birch

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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Chairs ‘Model 34’ Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch plywood arms and original fabric. The pair of chairs were used in the Paimio Sanatorium in
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

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Aalto Paimio Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic aalto paimio chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, birch and bentwood, every aalto paimio chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a aalto paimio chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A aalto paimio chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made aalto paimio chair over the years, but those crafted by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Vitra are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Aalto Paimio Chair?

Prices for a aalto paimio chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $14,715, while the average can fetch as much as $3,650.

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