$17,550 / set
H 38.5 in W 24.75 in D 27.5 in
Alvar Aalto Zebra Hide Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Midcentury Design for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall back cantilevered lounge chairs in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Zebra Hide, Wood, Birch
Alvar Aalto Sofa 544 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Sofa model 544, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The sofa has been made of birch
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 44 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Armchair model 44, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair has been made of
Fabric, Birch
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
Leather, 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
Fabric, Wood
$30,006 / set
H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit, Zebra and Brass, 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
An imposing and not to mention rare pair of Alvar Aalto chairs designed for the Enso-Gutzeit
Brass
$3,024
H 17.33 in Dm 14.97 in
Artek Stool by Alvar Aalto with Early Sandwich Construction and Zebra Fabric
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
instantly recognizable and iconic Artek Zebra pattern fabric (designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto). Details
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
one of Alvar Aalto's best known works. The sculptural cantilever design showcases the beauty of bent
Zebra Hide
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60, Zebra Fabric, Early Version
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chairs in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the high-back dining chair has a solid birch core with birch laminate and
Zebra Hide, Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works. The sculptural cantilever design showcases the beauty
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 13.78 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 in
Daybed 710 in birch and zebra fabric by Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1935
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic daybed model 710 designed by Alvar Aalto. Made completely from solid birch with lacquer
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works. The sculptural cantilever design showcases the beauty of
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Alvar Aalto zebra print Tank chairs. This pair is circa 80s and are in very nice
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair in Zebra Hide
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall back cantilevered lounge chair in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Brass
Alvar Aalto Tank Lounge Chairs in Zebra Hide
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Tank" model lounge chairs in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Brass
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60, Zebra Fabric, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in
Birch
Stool E60 in Artek Zebra Fabric by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
by Artek. Upholstered in original Artek Zebra fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.88 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto Early Edition Cantilevered Armchair in Original Zebra Hide, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Early edition cantilevered armchair by Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976), Model no. 34/402
Zebra Hide, Birch, Plywood
Set of Two Artek 60 Zebra Fabric Stools by Alvar Aalto in STOCK
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto’s iconic stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent mid-20th
Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs Model 400 Three by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent set of
Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent pair of
Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair with Zebra Pattern Upholstery
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bridport, CT
Incredible rare Alvar Alto tank chair with light birchwood arms and zebra stripe upholstery. Very
Upholstery, Wood
Alvar Aalto Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
A bleached maple arm chair by Alvar Aalto with signature Zebra fabric.
Cotton
Purple Murano glass sconces, signed Mila Schon, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of tall purple Murano glass and brass sconces by Mila Schon, Italy Mid Century Modern. Circa 1970. The sconces are stamped: Mila Schon, Arte Vetro di Murano, on the glasses. The...
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...
Cedar
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-52, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Very good condition.
Brass
Louis XVI Pine Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XVI pine doors, sold as a pair. Original paint is stripped. Each door measures 26.25 inches wide and overall width as a pair is 52.5 inches. Note: Original/early finish on ant...
Pine
Brass & Glass Coat Hook
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass & glass coat hook Italy, circa 1950’s Glass disc is free of any chips or cracks Light surface markings to glass and brass Patina from age and use Please reference photos, addi...
Brass
French Designer, Armchair, Wood, Shearling, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and white shearling armchair or side chair designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 22.0"W x 19.5"D Seat Height (inches): 20....
Upholstery, Wood
$3,950
H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 0.2 in
Antique Venetian Free-Hanging Iron Dragon Sign Rare Exterior Plaque 1629
Located in Doha, QA
A rare and evocative Venetian iron hanging sign, intricately cut in the form of a stylised dragon within a rectangular frame. This piece is dated 1629, the year of the Venetian Plagu...
Iron
Stunning Curved Sculptural Floating Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Absolutely stunning curved floating sofa with unusual sculpted walnut legs. This is a vintage piece and is very unusual almost a mystery really as we have never seen another with the...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,049
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
$3,500 / item
H 32 in W 23.5 in D 27.5 in
Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century. Incredible rosewood chairs with beautiful Patina throughout. Modernist square arms and t...
Cowhide, Rosewood
Vintage hand shaped coffee table, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural bronzed plaster coffee table with a hand shaped base and a clear beveled glass top. Very good condition 1980s - Italy Good condition Dimensions Height: 40cm Width: 130...
Glass, Plaster
Two Sculptural Lounge Chairs, “I Feltri” by Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
A pair of "I Feltri" lounge chairs designed by Gaetano Pesce in the 1980s. Constructed from hardened felt with a soft, tufted pink upholstery, these chairs combine a bold, sculptural...
Fabric
19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful Russian cherrywood Biedermeier settee with a cresting top rail containing centred ebonized oval over upholstered back and seat flanked by fully padded arms above c...
Fabric, Cherry
$2,200
H 17.5 in W 33.75 in D 31.3 in
An « Artona » coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in View Park, CA
An « Artona » coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975. In teak wood with an ebonized double stripe down the center and sides of table, and featuring unique architectu...
Wood, Walnut
$11,500 / set
H 42.5 in W 35 in D 27 in
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs with ottoman, C 1973.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel Egg chairs and matching ottoman. Having its original mid century upholstery and resting on aluminum bases. Each piece having orig...
Aluminum
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.