Alvar Aalto Light
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Birch
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Brass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Beech
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Birch
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Laminate, Birch, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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- 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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