Aalto Paimio

In the early 1930s, Finnish architect Alvar Aalto achieved a milestone in architectural history with the creation of the Paimio Sanatorium, a visionary project that combined art, des...

A pair of Alvar Aalto model 44 ‘Padded Paimio’ chairs produced by Artek.

Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis patients.

Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis patients.

Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis patients.

Chair no 51, designed by Aalto for the Paimio Centre. Production in the 50's.

The two were married in 1924. In 1929, Aalto won a competition to design a new sanatorium in Paimio for patients convalescing from tuberculosis; a total Gesamtkunstwerk, Aalto design...

Tynell among other things collaborates with architect Alvar Aalto on fixtures for the Paimio sanatorium, Savoy restaurant, and Viipuri library and can be compared to Ilmari Tapiovaar...

Molded from a continuous piece of spring birch plywood on a closed frame, the Paimio Chair was Aalto's design for making a wooden chair "soft".

Alvar Aalto designed this table, along with several other of his most iconic works, for the Paimio Sanatorium project in Finland in 1932.

This is an amazing and rare early Paimio 41 chair by Alvar Aalto for Arket. This piece is from the estate of the great composer Gary Geld and is in excellent condition.

Molded from a continuous piece of spring birch plywood on a closed frame, the Paimio Chair was Aalto's design for making a wooden chair "soft".

Very famous armchair Paimio n. 41 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932.

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland.

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland.

Paimio Chair, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932. This example manufactured by Artek, circa 1978.

A pair of Paimio lounge chairs in lacquered wood and birch by designer Alvar Aalto and the Finnish firm of Artek.

Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ designed by Alvar Aalto for OY Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas, Finland, 1960s.

"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.

Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, Finland, 1932. A bedside table with it's original wood top and green metal frame, retains the small black sliders to the base section.

The 31 lounge chair is an incredibly rare original piece of Scandinavian modernism designed to go into the Paimio Sanatorium. The building project commission was won by Aalto in 1929...

Se of early Alvar Aalto model 42 cantilevered 'Little Paimio' armchairs, Finland, circa 1930s.

This pair of vintage mid century modern Paimio #41 arm chairs originally designed by modernist architect Alvar Aalto in 1928 were manufactured by Artek and made in Finland circa 1970.

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 cm/ 1' 4 1/2".

Pair of wood birch armchairs model 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto, an old Artek edition produced and acquired by previous owner during the 1970s.

Designed by Aalto in 1932 for the Paimio Sanitorium in Finland , this example originated in Sweden and would have been produced at the Hedemora factory in the late 1940's or early 50...

Bent birch and lacquered plywood. Originally designed for the Paimio sanatorium in Finland. These examples made in the 1940s.

warped plywood, white wall paint, original condition

Originally designed for the Paimio Sanatorium, this chair is a testament to Alvar Aalto's mastery of form and function.

Arguably the best known piece of furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, the Paimio Scroll chair is an icon of functionalism.

Vintage pair of "Paimio" lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. This pair was purchased in the 70's by the original owner.

Pair of 'Paimio' steamed bentwood lounge chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa mid 1960's.

Model No 41 Paimio armchair in molded birch plywood designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Alvar Aalto Cantilevered armchairs Finland Circa 1930 A pre-Artek 401 padded armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

A model 31 armchair designed by one of Finland's most prestigious Modernist designers and architects, Alvar Aalto. The model 31 was designed by Aalto during the 1930s whilst he was...

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

A very rare and early Finnish mid century wooden "No 51 / Hallway" armchair in form pressed laminated plywood and birch by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932.

Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Alvar Aalto designed the Model 915 side table originally to Paimio Sanatorium.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Rare version of Aalto Side Table "75", timeless design classic that Alvar Aalto designed for the Paimio Sanatorium Finland in 1932.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also the beginning of his career as a furniture designer.

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