Alvar Aalto Shelf 112B-3 by Artek Hedemora 1946-1956
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
A rare three-tier Artek 112B-3 shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. This piece was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden.
Birch
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden.
Birch
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden.
Birch
"Small Paimio" model 31 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Hedemora, 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing and iconic “Small Paimio” or model 31 by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden between 1946-1956.
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded birch side table designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Hedemora, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wood, Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s.
Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s.
Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s.
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Rare Shelf, Artek Hedemora, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Rare shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1936. This example was produced by the Artek factory in Hedemora, Sweden, circa 1950.
Birch
Rare Shelf Designed by Alvar Aalto for Hedemora, Sweden, 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Hedemora, Sweden, 1933. Lacquered birch.
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Early Lounge Chair Model 406, Artek, Hedemora
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Early production, model 406 easy chair, by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Hedemora, circa 1950. Frame of steam bent birch and later upholstery in hemp webbing commissioned by the original ow...
Hemp, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Hedemora in Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden.
Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Very Special Model 36/401 Easy Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Hedemora
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Early production, model 36/401 easy chair, by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Hedemora, circa 1950. Frame of steam bent birch and later upholstery in a grey wool fabric commissioned by the or...
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Alvar Aalto, Set of 12 Chairs, Model 69, for Artek Hedemora, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Set of 12 chairs, model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. This set was produced by the Artek factory in Hedemora, Sweden circa 1950.
Birch
alvar aalto nest table 88 40's for FInsven
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
size W76 × D42 × H62 cm W66 × D42 × H55 cm W57 × D42 × H48 cm nesting table desingned by ALVAR AALTO. Made in Hedemora in Sweden during WW2.And For Finsven that made for comp...
Birch
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Alvar Aalto chair model 65, for Artek. This is from the much sought after Swedish production made in the city of Hedemora, between 1946-1956.
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.31 in D 17.52 in
Set of 7 Model 62 Dining Chairs, Alvar Aalto for Artek / Hedemora, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Odense, DK
Set of seven iconic Model 62 dining chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek at the Hedemora factory in Sweden during the 1950s.
Birch, Fabric, Textile, Velvet
Sold
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 10.24 in
Early Shelf in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Aalto Möbler, Hedemora, Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Goteborg, SE
During the 1940´s Alvar Aalto had a production of his furniture in Hedemora, Sweden.
Birch
$6,067 / set
H 25.2 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of Minimalistic Iconic Shelves Model 112-2 for Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated birch, solid birch, and plywood birch. If you are looking for one only, we have an...
Birch
$1,355
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Hans J. Wegner Large Wall Shelf in Pinewood Made at Ry Mobler Denmark, 1954
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Hans J. Wegner wall shelf made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1954. Rare and early edition in pinewood. Stamped on the back with manufacturers logo and dated "September 1, 1954"...
Pine
$2,186
H 11.03 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Hat Rack / Coat Hanger in Birch, Model 113, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early 1940s single wall shelf / hat rack model 113 is designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto for artek. This versatile shelf is in stained birch. The 2 triangular panels ...
Metal
$5,593
H 46.46 in W 32.68 in D 13.78 in
Bar cabinet - Swedish modern, 1940´s by Thysell´s furniture, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Bar cabinet in mahogany from the Swedish modern period, app. 1940´s. Made by Thysell´s furniture in Anderslöv, Sweden. Mirror cut burl mahogany in the doors. Extremely high quality. ...
Mahogany
$38,135
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Midcentury Apprentice's Exam Cabinet by Carl-Axel Acking, 1963
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking rosewood cabinet by Carl-Axel Acking with sleek lines and beautiful woodgrain. Made as an apprentice’s exam with beautiful execution.
Rosewood
$19,773
H 47.64 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen Bar Cabinet Produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bar cabinet designed by Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen. Produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark.
Brass
$22,000
H 71.25 in W 39 in D 16.75 in
1930s Swedish Large Cupboard Cabinet by Carl Malmsten for Ab Nordiska Kompaniet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An extremely rare and possibly unique cabinet designed by Carl Malmsten for AB Nordiska Kompaniet. Beautiful condition and versatile cabinet. Large cabinet with fully adjustable shel...
Birch
$4,373
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Rare Aino Aalto, Solid Pine Cabinet with Drawers for Artek, 1940s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This cabinet is extremely rare and is most definitely sought after by Aalto collectors. With the original stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, this piece is from the 1940s. Although the Aalto...
Pine
Petite Wall-Hanging Shelf in White Oak by Dyrlund, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Danish Modern wall-hanging shelf produced by Drylund in the early 1960s. Constructed from solid white oak the compact design works great as a small bookcase, ...
Oak
$10,169
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Scandinavian Modern Mahogany and Natural Leather Bar Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavian modern bar cabinet by an unknown Swedish designer. Produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna in Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in mahogany with doors upholster...
Leather, Mahogany
Alvar Aalto for Artek Danish Modern Filing Cabinet or Desk Return
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Birch Filing Cabinet or Desk Return, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. Retains its warm original patina. This piece is a versatile size and can b...
Metal
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
Svante Skogh cabinet, Sweden, 1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s.
Glass
Bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1, Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A very rare bar cabinet designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh and produced by Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s. Executed in mahogany with details in brass and glass, the cabinet is a d...
Mahogany
Bruno Mathsson Shelf Model MI 1050, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model MI 1050 designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1960s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden. Very good vintage condition.
Birch
$15,033
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in solid pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-2001) w...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome Metal, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and stained birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.8” H x 4.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diam...
Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
$142
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity Add a touch of vintage functionality to your reading nook or workspace with this compact and versatile read...
Metal
"Bold" Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A natural stone side table that redefines minimalistic elegance. Crafted from premium travertine, the BOLD side table features elegant lines and a clean design, making it a versatile...
Travertine
$4,067Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 6.7 in
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1950s ceiling/wall lamps, Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this pair of 1950s Paavo Tynell lamps by Idman Oy, featuring an adjustable fixture through brass joints. Perfect for versatile placements, these fix...
Aluminum, Brass
On Hold|$6,440
H 27.56 in Dm 14.57 in
Wrought Iron Gueridon - Tripod - Manner Jean-Michel Frank & Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Hasselt, VLI
a handcrafted side table inspired by 19th-century smoker's tables. Handmade in Belgium by a master blacksmith, it is timeless and elegant, an ode to old craftsmanship, yet presented ...
Wrought Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10.25” Bottom Dia...
Ceramic
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two with blue linoleum tops and one ...
Bentwood, Birch
$3,416 / set
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Large Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights "Ornella", Murano Glass and Brass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Composed of a brass structure with a Murano glass shade. Handcrafted work. Unlimited items.
Brass
James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table. Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement. Add seating to welcome guests as a dining...
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Cabinet in Rosewood and Brass by Ernst Kühn, 1940's
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Rosewood and Brass by Ernst Kühn, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark ...
Brass
Newton Red Brown Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Newton Red Brown with all structure in stoneware in glazed finish.
Sandstone
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Nightstands, France circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of mirrored-design nightstands from the French Art Deco period, circa 1920. Each cabinet features a door with a nickel-plated ball handle and two internal shelves. The r...
Marble
$6,372
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of solid birch. The set is in original condition with a light surface finishing. The wood...
Mirror, Birch
$1,005
H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Light blue ceramic wall mirror att. to Roger Collet Vallauris circa 1970 design
By Roger Collet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Roger Collet Realised in Vallauris Circa 1970 Light blue ceramic wall mirror original perfect condition height 29 cm depth 2 cm
Ceramic
An architect and designer, Alvar Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.
Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.
Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.
Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed of two laminated birch loops; the seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.
Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.
Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.
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