Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 41
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced 1963 by Artek, acquired new by previous owner. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage Paimio #41 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Circa 1960
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
Alvar Aalto in 1928 was made in Finland by Artek circa 1960. A tour de force in bentwood, the Paimio
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
$8,897
H 24.81 in W 24.02 in D 33.47 in
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced late 1970s by Artek. Excellent condition, no signs of usage. Designed by Alvar Aalto in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
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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
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto armchair 41, "Paimio" Chair
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Paimio 41’ designed by Alvar Aalto for OY Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas, Finland, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Lacquer
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 Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
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H 25.6 in W 24 in D 32.2 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto in natural birch wood with white bentwood seat with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
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
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair in Birch Plywood Model 31/41, 1935 Finland
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H 26.97 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Paimio #41 Plywood Armchairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
architect Alvar Aalto in 1928 were manufactured by Artek and made in Finland circa 1970. Admired as much for
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood, Lacquer
Pair of Wood Armchairs 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wood birch armchairs model 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto, an old Artek edition produced and
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Pair of Armchairs Paimio Number 41 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
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H 26.23 in W 23.63 in L 26.23 in
Pair of Armchairs Paimio Number 41 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bent birch and lacquered plywood. Originally designed for the Paimio sanatorium in Finland. These examples made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 Paimio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
as “Paimio” ages, it remains perfectly balanced. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was
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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair Alvar Aalto Paimio 41 Armchairs Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Alvar Aalto "Paimio 41" armchairs / lounge chairs. The chairs are lacquered birch and
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
By Vitra
Located in East Hampton, NY
Breuer - B35 3. Josef Hoffman - Cabaret Fledermaus chair 4. Alvar Aalto - 41/ Paimio chair 5. Josef
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20th Century Models and Miniatures
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek
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H 24.75 in W 24 in D 33.5 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Decatur, GA
Paimio Chair or Chair 41 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Originally designed in 1931 for the Paimio
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Lacquer
Vitra Miniature Chair Art 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Vitra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic miniature Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1930, and edited by Vitra. Alvar
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto "Paimio" Birch and White Armchair 41 for Artek, Finland, 1970s
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H 25 in W 23.5 in D 32.5 in
Alvar Aalto "Paimio" Birch and White Armchair 41 for Artek, Finland, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Miami, FL
lacquered seat designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paimio “Chair 41” was originally designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Southwest
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Paimio Lounge Chair nr 41 by Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic lounge chair was originally designed for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. The curved sculptural shape seems to test the limits of plywood manufacturing. This chair is mo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Pair Alvar Aalto Paimio Model 41 Chairs for Artek
Located in High Point, NC
Pair Black Scroll Alvar Aalto Paimio Model 41 Chairs for Artek designed in 1930 I believe this pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Alvar Aalto, Nr. 41 "Paimio" Miniature Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Antonio, TX
From the collection of the Vitra Design Museum Miniatures, a model of the Alvar Aalto, Nr. 41
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Armchair 41 Paimio Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berne, CH
as “Paimio” ages, it remains perfectly balanced. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
White-Lacquered Paimio 41 Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1931-1932, the Paimio armchair provides comfort in sculptural form
Category
20th Century Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
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Located in Stockholm, SE
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Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Padded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
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Alvar Aalto 41 For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alvar aalto 41 for your home. A alvar aalto 41 — often made from wood, birch and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a alvar aalto 41 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A alvar aalto 41, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one alvar aalto 41 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Artek and Paavo Tynell produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Alvar Aalto 41?
A alvar aalto 41 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,452, while the lowest priced sells for $2,563 and the highest can go for as much as $30,884.
Alvar Aalto for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.