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Original Photo of Alvar Aalto Lounge chair / Finland - 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950
- Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic
- suitable for framing
- photographed by Illek and Paul
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Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Original Photo of Interior, Bruno Matthson, Alvar Aalto, Stylclair, 1951
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1951
- Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic
- photographed by Illek and Paul
- suitable for framing
jr.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Scandinavian Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Original Photo of Furniture/Interior by Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, 1937
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Museum of decorative arts in Prague
- suitable for framing
- photographed by Illek and Paul
jr.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Scandinavian Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
H 0.4 in W 9.85 in D 12.21 in
Paimio Chair Style after Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
returning to daily life in some covered patio, we adopted them. We have before photos upon request
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Extra Large Dining Table, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960
Special commission, unique piece of measure: 246
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair
By ICF Group, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto Linen and Beech Lounge Chair in very good original condition! 2nd one available with
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Alvar Aalto L-Leg Side Table, Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Stylish birch-wood side table By Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland.
Classic Aalto Style L-Leg Design
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Valaistustyo¨.
Perfect for desk lamp or as a piece of art of area lighting in a room.
A photo of Alvar Aalto
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Finnish modern glass bowl centrepiece by Alvar Aalto for IIttala, 1990s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish modern glass bowl centrepiece by Alvar Aalto for IIttala, 1990s.
Centerpiece bowl or low
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
H 2.76 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
1939 Aino & Alvar Aalto Chair for Finnish Pavilion at World's Fair by Wilhelm
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special chair. In 1939, Alvar Aalto was commissioned to create the Finnish pavilion
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 20 in
Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
storage. (Please see attached photo from the Alvar Aalto home with credit to the Aalto Foundation).
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 61.03 in W 26.78 in D 11.42 in
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
Finnish modern wood, wicker Cart Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar AAlto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish modern wood, wicker Cart Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar AAlto for Artek, 1970s
Cart mod. Tea
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Wicker, Wood
H 23.23 in W 35.83 in D 24.61 in
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
1950s Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Children's Coffee Table w/ Top, Model 81B
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
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 Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1950s Pair of Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek Laminated Birch Shelves, Model 112B
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of wall shelves, Model 112B designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
H 9.6 in W 35 in D 10.6 in
1960s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek 4-Drawer Dresser in Finnish Birch
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome chest of drawers in bleached Finnish Birch, initially designed by Aino and Alvar
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
1960s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek 6-Drawer Dresser in Finnish Birch
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome chest of drawers in bleached Finnish Birch, initially designed by Aino and Alvar
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
H 25.75 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in
1970s Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 406 Arm Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1939. These particular
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
H 34.25 in W 23.5 in D 28.25 in
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rattan
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rattan
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece hails from
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 28.25 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Birch
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rubber
H 22 in W 35.43 in D 19.68 in
C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 54/404 Stackable Hallway Armchairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
side piece of laminate is lifting a bit. These are collectors pieces. Please see all photos.
Alvar
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood, Birch
1950s Pair of Alvar & Aino Aalto N65 Childrens / Childs Chairs With Blue Seats
By Aino Aalto, Artek
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
New Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek Golden Bell Pendant Light in Black, Model A330s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Artek Pendant Light, Model A330S, originally designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1937
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Metal
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
imperfections - see close up images). There is a photo of the original tag that appeared at the bottom of each
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Limited Edition Aalto Tribute Points Chair by Noboru Nakamura for Ikea, 1999
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
While the bentwood construction nods to the iconic style of Alvar Aalto, the woven seat and
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bentwood
H 37.4 in W 27.6 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Alvar Aalto's style of the time. Beautiful vintage condition, with numerous signs of age and use
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Pendant Model ER 62/3 in Brass & Fabric, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
some of Alvar Aalto's projects like the Aalto University.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Pendant Model ES 155 Opaline & Flowers, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto's projects like the Aalto University.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antoine Philippon Jacqueline Lecoq Sideboard by Behr 1962 Pointe De Diamant
By Behr, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Munster, NRW
Berlin residential building plan to which the era's biggest names such as Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Nickel
H 61.82 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in
Lisa-Johansson Pape Beehive and Flowers Ceiling Lamp, Orno / Karhula 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
beehive shaped wooden moulds at the legendary Karhula glass factory that made the first Alvar Aalto iconic
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monumental Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell, Brass and Silver Curly Birch
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
attribution is that the decorations on the lower brass part of the lamp are identical to Alvar Aalto designed
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Arne Vodder, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
5 Chairs, 1980s steel and leather that might be by Mario Botta or Martin Szekely
By Martin Szekely, Philippe Starck, Mario Botta
Located in Paris, FR
, Gilles Derain, Christian Duc...
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These pieces will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Post modern chair 80s Memphis Movement, Ettore Sottsass spirit
By Philippe Starck, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Pierre Sala
Located in Paris, FR
but this does not detract from the beauty of this piece.
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This chair will match perfectly with Alvar
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wood dining table from the 60s - Johannes Andersen - Danish design
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, FR
being tightened.
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This table will pair perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Big Infiny kinetic mirror led lights Fenice, Rybojad or Falcone Wall decoration
By Emmanuelle Rybojad, Raphael Fenice
Located in Paris, FR
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This mirror will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Modular Sandro Petti altuglas table lamp for Maison Jansen - Italy - 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Sandro Petti
Located in Paris, FR
that it will have to be consolidated.
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This sculpture lamp will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Altuglas, Plexiglass
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H 1,741.74 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
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
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Cannon Shell Model 9040, Brass & Opaline, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" Model 9040, Brass Flowers, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Cannon Shell Model 9040, Brass & Opaline, 1950s Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
ND93 desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1960s - 60s
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Paris, FR
visionary designs.
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This piece will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Wood
Mado JOLAIN Anthropomorphic Stoneware Vase
By Mado Jolain
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
remain inspired mainly by the research of great architects such as Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
1930's with artists and designers such as Alvar Aalto, Oiva Toikka, Tamara Aladin, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
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H 2.55 in Dm 10.03 in
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068, In Yellow & White, Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perfortated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 37.41 in Dm 41.34 in
Mies Van Der Rohe A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze
Located in valatie, NY
-American architect. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. Along with Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of Paavo Tynell Outdoor / Indoor Industrial style lamps, Idman 1960s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Sizeable Paavo Tynell Outdoor/Indoor Industrial style lamps, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 13.39 in Dm 15.36 in
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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.