What is Alvar Aalto known for?

Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made 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 pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.

What style did Alvar Aalto use?

The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, 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, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.

What is the Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto?

The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.

Alvar Aalto 900

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Modern Low Chair Gropius

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart

H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 26 in

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)

H 23.5 in W 25.5 in D 35.5 in

Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 900, Artek 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

One of the most iconic and sought after pieces designed by Alvar Aalto. This traditional, elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 900, Artek 1960s

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H 23.23 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland

H 23.23 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Beech

Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s

H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900 for Artek. Birch and Rattan.

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Kansas City, MO

Alvar Aalto iconic Tea Cart 900 produced by Artek. This example is in very good condition with few

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900 for Artek. Birch and Rattan.

H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 26 in

Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek, Sweden

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Stockholm, SE

Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek, Finland, 1946. Birch

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Birch

Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek, Sweden

H 23.63 in W 35.83 in D 25.2 in

1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Birch

1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan

H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 26 in

2 Candlesticks, 1940 in Steel, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Steel

2 Candlesticks, 1940 in Steel, France

H 12.01 in Dm 3.55 in

Table in Wood, French, 1980

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table in Wood, French, 1980

H 29.14 in Dm 25.6 in

France Art Deco Horse, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

France Art Deco Horse, 1940

H 52.37 in W 39.38 in D 5.71 in

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

H 16.54 in W 23.43 in D 15.16 in

2 Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood, glass and Chrome, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

2 Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood, glass and Chrome, 1920

H 71.07 in Dm 23.23 in

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France

H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in

Art Deco Dining Room Table with Extension Board, 1920 '8 People'

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Dining Room Table with Extension Board, 1920 '8 People'

H 31.11 in W 81.11 in D 47.25 in

2 Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.11 in W 11.82 in D 42.92 in

Art Deco Lamp, 1920, Material, Chrome and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Lamp, 1920, Material, Chrome and glass

H 14.57 in Dm 9.85 in

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut

Located in Miami, FL

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut

H 43.31 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in

Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian

H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 61.42 in

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935

H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in

Center Table, Style: Art Deco , Materials: Solid Bronze and Glass, French, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Center Table, Style: Art Deco , Materials: Solid Bronze and Glass, French, 1920

H 29.93 in Dm 43.31 in

Amaizing Art Deco, 2 Tables in Wood, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Amaizing Art Deco, 2 Tables in Wood, France, 1930

H 24.02 in Dm 29.14 in

2 Amaizing Sconces, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

2 Amaizing Sconces, France

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in

Murano, 1930, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian

H 13.39 in Dm 3.94 in

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian

H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in

Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France

H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 16.93 in

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in wood and chrome, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in wood and chrome, 1930

H 17.72 in Dm 12.09 in

Italian Desk from the 60s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

4 Sconces in Silver Plated Bronze and Glass, France, 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

4 Sconces in Silver Plated Bronze and Glass, France, 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Pair of vases in Murano, 1970, Italian.

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of vases in Murano, 1970, Italian.

H 20.48 in Dm 3.55 in

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920, Italian, Material: Murano and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920, Italian, Material: Murano and Chrome

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

H 30.63 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in

2 Sconces in alabaster and chrome , French, Style: Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

2 Sconces in alabaster and chrome , French, Style: Art Deco

H 17.72 in W 29.93 in D 13.39 in

Chandelier , French, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Chandelier , French, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

H 31.5 in Dm 14.97 in

Monumental Chandelier in Murano and chrome, 50°, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Chandelier in Murano and chrome, 50°, Italian

H 33.86 in Dm 19.69 in

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Attributed to Comté, 1934

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Attributed to Comté, 1934

H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 31.5 in

Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Technique: Bullicante

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Technique: Bullicante

H 4.73 in W 11.62 in D 11.62 in

2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in

Murano, 1940, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian

H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Coffee Table Art Deco in Wood - French- 1930- "Free shipping in florida"

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Art Deco in Wood - French- 1930- "Free shipping in florida"

H 22.64 in Dm 32.29 in

Pair of French Sconces in Opaline and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Sconces in Opaline and Chrome

H 18.51 in W 9.45 in D 13.78 in

Chandelier in Opaline, 40°, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chandelier in Opaline, 40°, Italian

H 51.19 in Dm 19.69 in

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron

H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in

Art Deco 1930 Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco 1930 Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster

H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps in wood and chrome, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps in wood and chrome, 1920, France

H 24.81 in Dm 17.33 in

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France

H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in

France Art Deco table Lamp, 1920 in Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

France Art Deco table Lamp, 1920 in Chrome

H 14.97 in Dm 11.62 in

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood and Chrome, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood and Chrome, 1930

H 74.81 in Dm 19.69 in

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920 in Glass and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920 in Glass and Chrome

H 34.26 in Dm 13.78 in

Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 1930

H 18.51 in W 20.28 in D 15.95 in

Art Deco Dining Table 1930, France, '8 People', Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Dining Table 1930, France, '8 People', Material, Wood

H 29.93 in W 88.19 in D 41.34 in

Table '8 People', 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs 'Attributed to Gio Ponti', 1965

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Table '8 People', 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs 'Attributed to Gio Ponti', 1965

H 30.32 in W 40.56 in D 81.89 in

Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and Wood

H 48 in W 46 in D 47 in

2 Amaizing Art Deco lamps in chrome, German in Style Art Deco, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

2 Amaizing Art Deco lamps in chrome, German in Style Art Deco, 1930

H 63 in Dm 21.66 in

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed

H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 86.62 in

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in

Pair of Table Lamps, Style, Art Deco, 1930, French, Material, Glass, Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Table Lamps, Style, Art Deco, 1930, French, Material, Glass, Chrome

H 21.66 in Dm 16.93 in

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alvar aalto 900 for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every alvar aalto 900 was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a alvar aalto 900 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A alvar aalto 900, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one alvar aalto 900 that is appealing in its simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Charles Schneider and Alvar Aalto produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Alvar Aalto 900?

Prices for a alvar aalto 900 start at $800 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $8,800.

Questions About Alvar Aalto 900

What is Alvar Aalto known for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made 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 pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
What style did Alvar Aalto use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, 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, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
What is the Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.