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Pair of Model N65 Children's Chairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model N65 children's chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Honey
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Beech
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Red Seat
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
1950s Pair of Alvar & Aino Aalto N65 Childrens / Childs Chairs With Blue Seats
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1950s N65 childs chairs designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
H 23.5 in W 14 in D 15 in
alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960's for children’s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is stool NE60 for children’s. This stool is painted green .
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
spheres in accordance with Alvar Aalto’s conception of versatile furniture.
The black linoleum top ages
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bentwood
1950s Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Children's Coffee Table w/ Top, Model 81B
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
collection of Alvar Aalto.
The table measures 29.5 inches deep, 47 inches wide, and 22 inches tall. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
H 22 in W 47 in D 29.5 in
Set of 5 N65 Children's Chairs by Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Artek N65 Children’s Chairs, initially designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Vintage Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Children’s Chair N65 boasts clean lines and a simple, elemental structure.
The chair models a low
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely pine wood photo frame by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Pine
Pair of bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
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 Children's Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood and Glass by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Italy 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rome, IT
designer Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Alvar Aalto, celebrated for his organic and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare L-Leg Children's table, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood
H 23.75 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Children Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
2 Children and Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 pieces wmf, German
Measures: Centerplace
56 cm long x 25 High x 20 depth (cm)
2 Childrens
53
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
H 20.87 in Dm 19.69 in
Berber Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Style Collides with Subtle Shibui
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier. Perfect for a living room, bedroom, dining room
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
, game room, children's area, nursery, playroom, home office, private library, state room, great room
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
inspired by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, or Alvar Aalto. Perfect for a living room, front room, dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Modern Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
trend for high-end design. Perfect for a living room, bedroom, dining room, children's area, nursery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and Nor...
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Frame in Marble, Made in Italy
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Marble
Viper Frame, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, Jugendstil
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 Picture Frames
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Frame in Marble
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Frame in bronze and glass, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala for ROSENTHAL POLYGON PATRAS huge bowl fruit plate Ø 29cm 1970s
Located in Landshut, BY
Wirkkala's designs and especially those of Alvar Aalto. Wirkkala's most famous designs include the Tapio
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Pottery
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
piece would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...
Materials
Wool
Authentic Berber Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Modern Luxe Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. This piece would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan High-Low Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
inspired by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, or Alvar Aalto.
Perfect for adding organic textile sensations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier.
Perfect for a living room, bedroom, dining room, children
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...
Materials
Wool
Large Authentic Berber Moroccan Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Rustic Luxe
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
particularly at home in an interior inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier.
Perfect for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier. Rendered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
piece would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, or Alvar
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Modernist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
space. This piece would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Materials
Wool
Table Lamp in glass and chrome, 1960, 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 Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sconce in Metal, gold leaf, Year: 1960, Italy
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Italian Sconces in Opaline and Chrome, year: 1960
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Modern Earthy Moroccan Rug, Ethereal Boho Meets Cozy Cohesiveness
Located in Dallas, TX
interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier.
Perfect for adding organic textile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...
Materials
Wool
Panther, Made in: France, Material: Bronze and marble, 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 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
space. This piece would be particularly at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
at home in an interior inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier. Rendered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Hygge Style
By Le Corbusier, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier. Rendered in variegated shades of beige and black. Perfect for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Cozy Hygge Vibes and Organic Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, or Alvar Aalto. Perfect for adding organic textile sensations to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, or Le Corbusier. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, taupe, charcoal
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Big table Lamp in glass and chrome, 1950, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp 1960, 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 Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
3 Amaizing Muranos , 1940, 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 Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp 1960, 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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp in glass and chrome, 1950, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Inusual 6 Glass Liquor Glasse in crystal and Jar, Sign: made in Czecho Slovakia
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Big Pair of Candelabras, Art Deco, Sign: 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 Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
2 Armchairs in Leather, Year: 1960, Country: Italy
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of vases in Crystal in France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
)
Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Crystal
2 Armchairs 1930, France, Style: Art Deco, Material: Wood and iron
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 Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Amaizing Murano , 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass made in Finland
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
)
Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
The gods of the sea Sculpture, 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 German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 3.35 in
Vase Daum Nancy with enamel, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva)
Swedish Factory: (Orrefors)
Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Enamel
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Alvar Aalto Childrens For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of alvar aalto childrens available for sale. Frequently made of wood, birch and plywood, all alvar aalto childrens available were constructed with great care. Alvar aalto childrens have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Alvar aalto childrens made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Alvar aalto childrens have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto and Artek are consistently popular.
How Much are Alvar Aalto Childrens?
Prices for alvar aalto childrens can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, alvar aalto childrens begin at $500 and can go as high as $3,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,174.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Childrens
- 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.