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alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1930's. This stool is painted red
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Aalto Table rectangular (Table 81B) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Table 81B with red linoleum top (Red linoleum top is no longer in production) The Aalto Table
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Aalto Table rectangular (Table 80A) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Table 80A with red linoleum top (Red linoleum top is no longer in production) The Aalto Table
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool 60, a rare find, boasts an original red-painted seat, exemplifying Alvar Aalto's design genius
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian modern vintage authentic duo pair model 66 from lacquered birch and red
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Red Seat
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Pair of ceiling lamps 'Beehive' model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1952, Red
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1952
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Alvar Aalto model 611 stacking chair by Finmar, fabric attributed to Aino Aalto
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Model 611 birch stacking chair, designed in 1929 by Alvar Aalto and made by Finmar, Finland. This
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Y Legs Dining Table Side Table c 1946
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
table by Alvar Aalto designed circa 1946 Finland manufactured circa 1960. A wonderful squared dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, Red Linoleum surface.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Rare Version of 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare model 402 armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s with wedges on the legs. Lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
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H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Stools E60 Wartime Version, Artek, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, 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 Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood, Birch

Alva Alato Table Red Lacquer Table Top, 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very early desk, writing table by Alva Aalto, circa 1930, red lacquer tabletop, birch, bentwood
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Alva Alato Table Red Lacquer Table Top, 1930
Alva Alato Table Red Lacquer Table Top, 1930
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 71.66 in
Alvar Aalto Artek Mid-Century Modern 66 Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finish, 1898 - 1976) for Artek Mid-Century Modern pair of Model 66 chairs in red and
Category

20th Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thumbprint (Red), original three dimensional geometric design wall relief
By Chuck Krause
Located in Fairfield, CT
work. Krause cites influences in the decorative arts including Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Board

1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vase in red Murano, Italian, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase in red Murano, Italian, 1920
Vase in red Murano, Italian, 1920
H 8.47 in W 3.35 in D 1.78 in
Ceramic Red and Black, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar
Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank. We are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Amaizing Murano, Black and red color, 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 Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 47.64 in
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, 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 Desks

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 38.98 in
Set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank. We are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1955, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirkka Table with; Red Brown Wooden Top
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Yngve Ekström White and Red Mid-Century Circle Chair, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
red fabric. The chair is the classic circle chair by Yngve Ekström, made of beech wood and in this
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
to the furniture world by design names like Alvar Aalto and the Eames couple, and pairs it with off
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Patinated Leather, Brass Nails and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Art Deco the Box with the Red Dot, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank. We are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Circa 1970, Guzzini Red and Black Desk Lamp with Heavy Base
By Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Studio
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red
By Theodora Alfreosdottir
Located in London, GB
introduced to the furniture world by design names like Alvar Aalto and the Eames couple, and pairs it with
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vase Sign: Le Verre Francais and french flag (mûriers rouges / Red Mulberrie)
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and Red Crystal, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Muller Freres with Silver
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Schneider with application, 1920, France
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Muller Freres with Applications in Silver, Sign: France
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Ceramic German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic German
Ceramic German
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 35.44 in
Armchair 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Armchair 1960, American
Armchair 1960, American
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Par of Lamps Italian , 1960, Materials: Acrylic and Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Opaline Glass

BARBARA KRUGER Untitled (Kiss) (2019), 2019 Hand-Signed
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) (2019) marries Alvar Aalto’s classic piece of modern furniture design, Stool 60, with a newly
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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Other Medium

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1894-1967) and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Jakobsson created a diversity of pendants, floor
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Mid-Century Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
visionaries like Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, and Charles and Ray Eames introduced plush Moroccan rugs to
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Mid-Century Modern Style Meets Tribal Allure
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
contrasts with purple and red lines. A favorite among interior designers, decorators, and discerning
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Early 1A Akari Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1952
Located in Echt, NL
, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Studio
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
background. Charcoal and red colored chevron lines united to form a well-balanced lozenge lattice filled with
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Cozy Hygge Vibes and Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Rohe, or Alvar Aalto. Perfect for adding organic textile sensations to a living room, family room
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s
Italian Desk from the 60s
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Alvar Aalto Red For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alvar aalto red for your home. Each alvar aalto red for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and bakelite. Your living room may not be complete without a alvar aalto red — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A alvar aalto red made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made alvar aalto red over the years, but those crafted by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Alvar Aalto Red?

A alvar aalto red can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,625, while the lowest priced sells for $369 and the highest can go for as much as $19,248.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Red
  • 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.