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 Console

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

H 28 in W 28.5 in D 16 in

Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Alvar Aalto L leg rectangular side table for Artek. Bentwood laminated-birch legs. Original black

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s

H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

GSD Console by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Dubai, DU

at the Alvar Aalto Foundation in Helsinki. He has taught, lectured, and undertaken research in

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Console Tables

Materials

Resin

GSD Console by Niko Koronis

H 33.08 in W 60.63 in D 13.59 in

Console Viennese Secession, 1900, in wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console vienna Secession Material: wood Style: Vienna Secession Country: Vienna If you have any

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console Viennese Secession, 1900, in wood

H 32.09 in W 47.84 in D 14.97 in

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco

H 31.3 in W 49.41 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in

Console with Drawers, 1930, 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console with Drawers, 1930, Style: Art Deco

H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 17.41 in

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood

H 32.29 in W 63 in D 10.24 in

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood

H 30.91 in W 45.28 in D 11.42 in

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco

H 30.32 in W 42.52 in D 11.03 in

Console France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 9.85 in

Console, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Italian Sunburst Veneered Consoles / Side Tables, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Sunburst Veneered Consoles / Side Tables, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 21.66 in

2 Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco, 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco, 1930

H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 10.24 in

Console 1950, French, Materials: letather, wood and bronze

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 Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Console 1950, French, Materials: letather, wood and bronze

H 28.75 in W 65.16 in D 18.12 in

Console and Mirror, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf

Console and Mirror, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

H 35.44 in W 53.94 in D 13.78 in

4 Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

4 Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

H 31.11 in W 40.36 in D 8.78 in

2 Pair of Consoles Art Deco 1930 French

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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Pair of Consoles Art Deco 1930 French

H 31.11 in W 38.78 in D 9.85 in

Console in wood, French 1930, 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in wood, French 1930, Style: Art Deco

H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 12.6 in

Console in Wood, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 14.97 in

Console in Wood, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Wood

Console in Wood, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

Console in Wood, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Console in Wood, French 1900, Style: Art Nouveau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Console in Wood, French 1900, Style: Art Nouveau

H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in

Console in Wood, French, 1930, Style: Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, French, 1930, Style: Art Deco

H 26.38 in W 31.11 in D 11.82 in

Large Console Table by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, Italy

By Hans Von Klier, Gruppo Skipper

Located in Echt, NL

, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Console Table by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, Italy

H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in

Large Console Table by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy

By Hans Von Klier, Gruppo Skipper

Located in Echt, NL

, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Console Table by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy

H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 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

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 30.32 in W 53.94 in D 11.42 in

Console with Drawers, 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

Console with Drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 9.85 in

Console in Wood and marble, Style: Art Deco , 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood and marble We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Console in Wood and marble, Style: Art Deco , 1920

H 30.71 in W 54.93 in D 16.15 in

Console with Drawer, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console with Drawer, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood

H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 9.06 in

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood and glass France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood and glass

H 30.91 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

H 31.89 in W 58.27 in D 9.06 in

2 Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French

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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French

H 30.71 in W 38.98 in D 9.85 in

Pine Wood Bench/Console Table by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark

By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller

Located in Echt, NL

, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pine Wood Bench/Console Table by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark

H 16.54 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Chrome and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Chrome and Glass

H 35.04 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Art Deco Material: Wood and chrome France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood and Chrome

H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Art Deco Pair of Consoles France, in Wood 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair of Consoles France, in Wood 1920

H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 12.21 in

Pair of Consoles in wood France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles in wood France, 1920, Art Deco

H 31.5 in W 38.78 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in wood

H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 11.82 in

Art Deco Pair of Consoles in Wood France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood. France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair of Consoles in Wood France, 1920

H 31.11 in W 41.74 in D 11.62 in

Unusual American Console in Wood, Bronze and Stone, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Space Age Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Unusual American Console in Wood, Bronze and Stone, 1950

H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 59.85 in

2 Console Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, 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 Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

2 Console Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, France

H 27.56 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in

Console in Wood and Chrome, French 1930, 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 Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Console in Wood and Chrome, French 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 32.88 in W 38.59 in D 24.81 in

Console in Wood and Iron, Italy 1930, 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 Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Console in Wood and Iron, Italy 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in

Console in marble and wood , French 1930, 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 Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Console in marble and wood , French 1930, Style: Art Deco

H 30.71 in W 54.93 in D 16.15 in

Console, France, 1937, Art Deco , Attributed to Montagnac Pierre Paul

By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

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 Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Console, France, 1937, Art Deco , Attributed to Montagnac Pierre Paul

H 33.86 in W 69.69 in D 15.75 in

Console, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood, Mirror and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: Wood, bronze and mirror France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Console, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood, Mirror and Bronze

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Glass and Iron

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Console Material: iron and glass France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Glass and Iron

H 33.86 in W 42.13 in D 13 in

Big Console in iron, 1900, French, 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 Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Big Console in iron, 1900, French, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Consoles with drawers, 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

Bronze

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

H 32.09 in W 37.41 in D 11.23 in

Console with Comte plate, 1932, Art Deco in Wood and gold

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 Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Console with Comte plate, 1932, Art Deco in Wood and gold

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 12.6 in

2 Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in 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 Console Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Pair of Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood

H 31.11 in W 38.98 in D 11.82 in

Console Style Art Deco 1920 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

Console Style Art Deco 1920 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.5 in W 11.03 in D 44.3 in

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in wood 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 French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in wood and glass

H 29.93 in W 52.37 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Consoles in wood and bronze France, 1920, Art Deco

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

Bronze

Pair of Consoles in wood and bronze France, 1920, Art Deco

H 29.93 in W 44.49 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Consoles in bronze and wood France, 1920, Art Deco

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

Bronze

Pair of Consoles in bronze and wood France, 1920, Art Deco

H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 10.24 in

Console with Bar in Wood and Chrome, France, 1920, Art Deco

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

Chrome

Console with Bar in Wood and Chrome, France, 1920, Art Deco

H 33.47 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in

Console to Armand Albert Rateau with " Stamp A.A.RATEAU", French

By Armand Albert Rateau

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

Marble

Console to Armand Albert Rateau with " Stamp A.A.RATEAU", French

H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 55.12 in

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Alvar Aalto Console For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the alvar aalto console you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each alvar aalto console for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 78 options for an antique or vintage alvar aalto console now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a alvar aalto console — 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 alvar aalto console, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made alvar aalto console over the years, but those crafted by Mobichalet, Ateljé Glas & Trä and Gruppo Skipper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a alvar aalto console at 1stDibs is $7,900, while they’re typically $1,350 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right console-tables for You

Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.

The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.

Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.

The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.

Questions About Alvar Aalto Console

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.