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.

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Krefeld Chair

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut

H 43.31 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in

2 Candlesticks, 1940 in Steel, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Steel

2 Candlesticks, 1940 in Steel, France

H 12.01 in Dm 3.55 in

Table in Wood, French, 1980

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table in Wood, French, 1980

H 29.14 in Dm 25.6 in

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

France Art Deco Horse, 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 Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

France Art Deco Horse, 1940

H 52.37 in W 39.38 in D 5.71 in

2 Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood, glass and Chrome, 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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

2 Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood, glass and Chrome, 1920

H 71.07 in Dm 23.23 in

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 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 Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930

H 16.54 in W 23.43 in D 15.16 in

2 Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 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

2 Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.11 in W 11.82 in D 42.92 in

Art Deco Lamp, 1920, Material, Chrome 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 German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Lamp, 1920, Material, Chrome and glass

H 14.57 in Dm 9.85 in

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France

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 Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France

H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in

Art Deco Dining Room Table with Extension Board, 1920 '8 People'

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 Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Dining Room Table with Extension Board, 1920 '8 People'

H 31.11 in W 81.11 in D 47.25 in

France Table '6 Persons', 4 Chair and 2 Armchairs Year: 1900, Art Nouveau

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 Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

France Table '6 Persons', 4 Chair and 2 Armchairs Year: 1900, Art Nouveau

H 27.37 in W 31.89 in D 51.19 in

Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, 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 Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian

H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 61.42 in

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935

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 Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935

H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in

Center Table, Style: Art Deco , Materials: Solid Bronze and Glass, French, 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 Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Center Table, Style: Art Deco , Materials: Solid Bronze and Glass, French, 1920

H 29.93 in Dm 43.31 in

Amaizing Art Deco, 2 Tables in Wood, France, 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 Tables

Materials

Wood

Amaizing Art Deco, 2 Tables in Wood, France, 1930

H 24.02 in Dm 29.14 in

Murano, 1930, Italian

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 Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian

H 13.39 in Dm 3.94 in

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Chandelier in Iron, 50°, Italian

H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in

2 Amaizing Sconces, France

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

2 Amaizing Sconces, France

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in

Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Big Sconce, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1930, Design: Sabino, France

H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 16.93 in

Chandelier Silver Plated Bronze and Art Glass, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Chandelier Silver Plated Bronze and Art Glass, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

H 32.68 in Dm 15.75 in

Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900

By Gallia

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900

H 5.12 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

Pair of vases in Murano, 1970, Italian.

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of vases in Murano, 1970, Italian.

H 20.48 in Dm 3.55 in

4 Sconces in Silver Plated Bronze and Glass, France, 1930, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

4 Sconces in Silver Plated Bronze and Glass, France, 1930, Style, Art Deco

H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Italian Desk from the 60s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in wood and chrome, 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 Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in wood and chrome, 1930

H 17.72 in Dm 12.09 in

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920, Italian, Material: Murano and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920, Italian, Material: Murano and Chrome

H 17.33 in Dm 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

2 Sconces in alabaster and chrome , French, 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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

2 Sconces in alabaster and chrome , French, Style: Art Deco

H 17.72 in W 29.93 in D 13.39 in

Monumental Chandelier in Murano and chrome, 50°, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Chandelier in Murano and chrome, 50°, Italian

H 33.86 in Dm 19.69 in

Chandelier , French, Style 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 French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Chandelier , French, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

H 31.5 in Dm 14.97 in

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Attributed to Comté, 1934

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Attributed to Comté, 1934

H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 31.5 in

Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Technique: Bullicante

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Technique: Bullicante

H 4.73 in W 11.62 in D 11.62 in

Chandelier in Opaline, 40°, 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 Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chandelier in Opaline, 40°, Italian

H 51.19 in Dm 19.69 in

Murano, 1940, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian

H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Coffee Table Art Deco in Wood - French- 1930- "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 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Art Deco in Wood - French- 1930- "Free shipping in florida"

H 22.64 in Dm 32.29 in

Pair of French Sconces in Opaline and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Sconces in Opaline and Chrome

H 18.51 in W 9.45 in D 13.78 in

2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

2 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1930, German

H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco 1930 Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco 1930 Chandelier in Silver Plated Bronze and Alabaster

H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France

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 Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France

H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron

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 Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron

H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps in wood and chrome, 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 Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps in wood and chrome, 1920, France

H 24.81 in Dm 17.33 in

France Art Deco table Lamp, 1920 in Chrome

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 Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

France Art Deco table Lamp, 1920 in Chrome

H 14.97 in Dm 11.62 in

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood and Chrome, 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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood and Chrome, 1930

H 74.81 in Dm 19.69 in

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

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 Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920 in Glass and Chrome

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chandelier, 1920 in Glass and Chrome

H 34.26 in Dm 13.78 in

Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 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 Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool in Wood, Country France, 1930

H 18.51 in W 20.28 in D 15.95 in

Table '8 People', 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs 'Attributed to Gio Ponti', 1965

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Table '8 People', 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs 'Attributed to Gio Ponti', 1965

H 30.32 in W 40.56 in D 81.89 in

Art Deco Dining Table 1930, France, '8 People', Material, 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 Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Dining Table 1930, France, '8 People', Material, Wood

H 29.93 in W 88.19 in D 41.34 in

Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and 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 Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and Wood

H 48 in W 46 in D 47 in

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " 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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.11 in W 62.6 in D 23.63 in

2 Amaizing Art Deco lamps in chrome, German in Style Art Deco, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

2 Amaizing Art Deco lamps in chrome, German in Style Art Deco, 1930

H 63 in Dm 21.66 in

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed

H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 86.62 in

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

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 Stools

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in

Pair of Table Lamps, Style, Art Deco, 1930, French, Material, Glass, Chrome

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 Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Table Lamps, Style, Art Deco, 1930, French, Material, Glass, Chrome

H 21.66 in Dm 16.93 in

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: 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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood

H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 61.82 in

4 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style: Art Deco, 1930, Stamped Made in France

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

4 Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Style: Art Deco, 1930, Stamped Made in France

H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 6.89 in

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France

H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 16.54 in

Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster, Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil

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 Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster, Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil

H 47.25 in Dm 27.56 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the alvar aalto poster you’re looking for. Each alvar aalto poster for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect alvar aalto poster — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A alvar aalto poster made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one alvar aalto poster that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Schneider, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Barovier&Toso produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Alvar Aalto Poster?

Prices for a alvar aalto poster can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $602 and can go as high as $700,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,000.

Questions About Alvar Aalto Poster

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.