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Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Alvar Aalto standard floor lamp, model A809, Artek. Finland, 1959. Enameled steel, brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Milan, IT
Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Alvar Aalto to Valaistostyo Ky, Finland. Model A-203, Circa 1950th.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ALVAR AALTO & VALAISTUTYO - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare wall light in brass by Alvar Aalto. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Golden Bell Pendant Lamp, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Materials:
Brass
Dimensions:
ø 16.5 cm x H 19 cm
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto A808 floorlamp Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1955
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and unique early 70s production of the A808 floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto an
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Model A808 Brass Floor Lamp
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Madrid, ES
The A808 lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand, Artek 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Umbrella stand designed by the one and only Alvar Aalto and manufactured in the late 70s by Artek
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto, Umbrella Stand, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Paris, FR
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976)
Umbrella stand
A birch and brass umbrella stand with a three-sided
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp, model A808, Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s, brass/leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early floor lamp, model A808, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö, Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 65.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto comes with a leather stem, brass details and a white
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto A330s White Metal and Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s white metal and brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the interior of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1940s.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1940s.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1953.
Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland. 1953.
Painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1953.
Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Model A110 Pendant, Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model A110 pendant light, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s. Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage A110 "Handgrenade" Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
building of the Finnish Engineers’ Association in 1952 Alvar Aalto created. It was characteristic of Aalto
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
Helsinki by Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat each building as a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp Model A809 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1959
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
, brass and leather.
Dimensions:
H: 170 cm/ 5' 7 1/4''
W: 60 cm/ 2'
D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4''
Alvar Aalto was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Alvar Aalto Early Floor Lamp Model A 808 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps, Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall lamps, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1950s
Brass and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and first production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 68.12 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Measurements:
H: 170,5 cm/ 5' 7 5/8''
W: 35 cm / 13 3/4''
D: 52 cm/ 20 1/2''
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 67.13 in W 13.78 in D 20.48 in
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Early Alvar Aalto A332 "Beehive" Pendant by Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp A811 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather.
Rare model.
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Alvar Aalto, 1950's floor lamp A808, Valaistustyö, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto circa 1950's floor lamp A808, a timeless piece of vintage design
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp, Model A811, Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s.
This original floor
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Light Model A 335 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model A 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy,
Finland. 1952.
Brass and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto `Angel Wing` Floor Lamp A805
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This lamp is a legendary Alvar Aalto design and one of his finest creations.
It was first designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Very Rare Artek A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
leather finish, which is hand-sewn in Finland. The light was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp 1954 for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Wall Lamps, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
used in public buildings that Alvar Aalto designed.
For example, these wall lamps can be found in The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Pair of Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit Headquarters, 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s chrome wall light light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Early Alvar Aalto Black Brass Pendants "Hand Grenade" by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and early set of brass pendants by Alvar Aalto. This pair manufactured by Louis Poulsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 13.39 in Dm 5.12 in
Original Midcentury Bell Pendant by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Golden bell pendant in patinated brass designed by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen in 1939. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare early Alvar Aalto 'Double Angel Wing' Floor Lamp, model A810, Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is rare early Double Angel Wing floor lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.97 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in
Pair of ceiling lamps 'Beehive' model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1952, Red
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This commissioned ceiling lamp is designed by architect Alvar Aalto for the conference room of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 11.03 in W 44.89 in D 12.6 in
Alva Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 for Valaitustyo Ky, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Madrid, ES
An Alvar Alto floor lamp edited by Valaitustyo Ky in the early 1950s. Brass shade, white metal
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto, set of 4 circa 1950's "Golden bell" A330 pendants, Valaistustyö Ky
By Alvar González-Palacios, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto "Golden Bell" A330 pendants - a set of four stunning vintage design
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Viljo Hirvonen & Valaistustyö Adjustable Floor Lamp, Leather & Brass, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
on the stem and orientated in all directions.
Off white lacquered aluminum shade, brass, plated
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1940s Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' Pendant Light
By Aino Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' pendant light. Executed in enameled aluminum and brass for Valaistustyö
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pendant Lamp in the Style of Alvar Aalto, circa 1935
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina to the brass.
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto
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Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Aino Aalto 'Ama 500' Pendant Light, 1940s
By Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' pendant light, 1940s. Executed in enameled aluminum and brass for Valaistustyö
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Artek AMA500 Pendant 1950s by Aino Aalto
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, FI
collaboration with her husband Alvar Aalto.
This lamp is an early original production, made by Valaistustyö
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Luco Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Luco, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-armed pendant produced by Luco, Sweden, 1950s. Lacquered aluminum and steel with a brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Brass Pendant Wall Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1960s Scandinavian Modern
By Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
is in the style of Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto. The lamp can be adjusted in any directions and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Alvar Aalto Brass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of alvar aalto brass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. Find 174 options for an antique or vintage piece of alvar aalto brass now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of alvar aalto brass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of alvar aalto brass, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö and Valaisinpaja Oy each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of alvar aalto brass that is worth considering.
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Questions About Alvar Aalto Brass
- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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.
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In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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