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Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 20.48 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 28.35 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
H 23.63 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, Early Example, circa 1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, circa 1934-1935
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Rare stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto ceiling lamp model A334 for Valaistustyö, circa 1950.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic and rare pendant light model A 334 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö which is the
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ALVAR AALTO & VALAISTUTYO - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A rare wall light in brass by Alvar Aalto. The
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rare lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto, produced by Stylclair under the license from Wohnbedarf
Category

Vintage 1930s French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech, Plywood

Rare Dining Set with Table and Four Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare dining set in patinated masur birch. Dining table (model 91) and four chairs (model 611
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair 'Small Paimio' model 42 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932. Painted birch
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare piece of history from the late 1930s-early 1940s. The arm chair Alvar Aalto designed
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Very hard to find Model 26 armchair is designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek with frame in steel tube
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Iconic + Rare Early Edition Bar Cart by Alvar + Aino Aalto for Artek, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
An earlier edition of the Alvar and Aino Aalto Tea Trolled for Artek. Using new technology to bend
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Radio Table, Designed by Alvar Aalto', Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) radio table, the table is in good condition, manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Y-Stool, Modes with Rattan Seat, Design, 1946
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto Y, stool with a rattan cover, the stool was launched in 1946. Good condition for
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Floor Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather. Rare model. Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in
Category

2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Rare Alvar Aalto Model 90 A Round Dining Room Table for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Alvar Aalto model 90 A round dining room table for Artek in the mid 1900s, rare teak top with black
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Rare and collectible E60 stool by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced by Artek
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Uppsala, SE
Alvar Aalto chair model 65, for Artek. This is from the much sought after Swedish production made
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

1940s Rare Miroslav Navratil armchair in Alvar Aalto style - Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil, Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts restored - original upholstery in very good condition, cleaned - jr
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
rare elm legs. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was well known
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Elm

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek in Original Blue Leather and Birch, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland in 1952, hence the blue colour, or that is at least our theory :) Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Elm

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Alvar Aalto Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals
By Alvar Aalto, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Forest, BE
Extremely rare set of 6 massive brass door handles by master finish architect Alvar Aalto
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood

Rare Alvar Aalto 'Chair of Our Times' 'Aikaamme Tuote' in Stained Birch, 1929
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhonen collaboration that went on to influence and change
Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
quite rare, even in Finland. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool 60 In Birch and Red, Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic red model 60 stool in birch and beautiful patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 in Original Formica, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
. This example in white fits these catagories. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Formica, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto 'Peg' Wall Shelves Model 112, Artek 1930s-40s.
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
) wartime stools are even rarer than the 3 legged (60) wartime stools. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Sleek Molded Plywood Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sleek pair of molded birch plywood armchairs in the manner of Alvar Aalto having sophisticated
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

VERY RARE armchair by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1949 - Very rare - Only few pieces made - Completely original and well preserved
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

VERY RARE armchair and table by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1949 - Very rare, simple design - Only few pieces made - Completely original and
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Rare Aino Aalto Child Measuring Table in Birch, Collector Item, Artek 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
designs and architectural projects which were often completely attributed to her husband Alvar Aalto. She
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

1960s Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in København K, 84
" approaches of Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto and Paavo Tynell. This
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
This model C-46 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. It features armrests in solid birch
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46
Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
Alvar Aalto for ICF Birch 45/R Armchair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Portland, OR
A classic early design by celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. This example
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Rattan

Alvar Aalto Blue Linoleum Stool E60 (four legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60 ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950 Early model E60 stools in blue linoleum by Alvar Aalto for
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Yellow Linoleum Stool E60 (four-legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alvar Aalto for Artek. Rare color and healthy patina. color: yellow materials: birch wood, linoleum
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Pair of Rare '907' Stacking Side Tables by Alvar Aalto for Artek, circa 1940
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of rare 907 tables designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek and distributed to
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, Rare Shelf, Artek Hedemora, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1936. This example was produced by the Artek
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, rare 1930s table, model 96
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
luminaries who pioneered this movement, Alvar Aalto, a Finnish architect and designer, stands as a visionary
Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, rare 1930s table, model 96
Alvar Aalto, rare 1930s table, model 96
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 28.35 in
Alvar Aalto, rare teak veneer 114b wall console drawer
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This stunning Alvar Aalto 114b wall console drawer features a rare and exquisite teak veneer from
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Teak

Alvar Aalto, rare 1950's A703 desk lamp, Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This Alvar Aalto A703 desk lamp is a rare vintage piece from the 1950s, created by Finnish lighting
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Rare 'Model 13' Cantilever Lounge Chair for Artek, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
An incredibly unique, uncommon, and early 'Model 13' lounge chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, Rare Original 1940's Stool 60 with War Time Legs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Rare Finnish War-time Alvar Aalto 60 stool. During, and right after the world war 2 it was
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, Rare Wall Shelf, Stained Bentwood Birch, for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A rare version wall shelf with raised wall mounting, designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, rare 1930's table A70 with great patina
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto 1930's table model A70, now available in our collection of rare vintage
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, Rare Luggage Stands, Birch, Finmar LTD, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare luggage stands designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Finmar LTD, Finland, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage Racks

Materials

Birch

Very Rare Alvar Aalto Cabinet
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceedingly rare cabinet designed by Alvar Aalto. This item has sustained a great condition and
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Very Rare Alvar Aalto Cabinet
Very Rare Alvar Aalto Cabinet
H 43.31 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
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Questions About Alvar Aalto Rare
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.