Alvar Aalto Zebra Hide Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Midcentury Design for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall back cantilevered lounge chairs in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, originally designed circa 1930s, these examples are circa 1950s.
Zebra Hide, Wood, Birch
Alvar Aalto Sofa 544 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Sofa model 544, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The sofa has been made of birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful Tank armchair, masterfully restored in zebra hide. The armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.
Zebra Hide
Alvar Aalto Armchair 44 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Armchair model 44, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair has been made of birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60, Zebra Fabric, Early Version
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in London at a Finnish furniture review in November 1933. The stool’s revolutionary L-leg...
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chairs in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the high-back dining chair has a solid birch core with birch laminate and face material.
Zebra Hide, Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful pair of Tank armchairs, masterfully restored in zebra hide. The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works.
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 13.78 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 in
Daybed 710 in birch and zebra fabric by Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1935
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic daybed model 710 designed by Alvar Aalto. Made completely from solid birch with lacquer finish.
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is one of Alvar Aalto's best known works. The sculptural cantilever design showcases the beauty of bent plywood.
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 14.97 in
Artek Stool by Alvar Aalto with Early Sandwich Construction and Zebra Fabric
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Turku, Finland
The seat has been re-upholstered (circa 1990s) with the instantly recognizable and iconic Artek Zebra pattern fabric (designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto).
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Alvar Aalto zebra print Tank chairs. This pair is circa 80s and are in very nice vintage condition.
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair in Zebra Hide
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall back cantilevered lounge chair in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, originally designed circa 1930s, this example is circa 1950s.
Brass
Alvar Aalto Tank Lounge Chairs in Zebra Hide
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Tank" model lounge chairs in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, originally designed 1937, these examples are circa 1950s.
Brass
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60, Zebra Fabric, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in London at a Finnish furniture review in November 1933. The three-legged Aalto stool ...
Birch
Stool E60 in Artek Zebra Fabric by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2018. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Stackable. Made by Artek. Upholstered in original Artek Zebra fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.88 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto Early Edition Cantilevered Armchair in Original Zebra Hide, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Early edition cantilevered armchair by Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976), Model no. 34/402 Designed in 1933.
Zebra Hide, Birch, Plywood
Set of Two Artek 60 Zebra Fabric Stools by Alvar Aalto in STOCK
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto’s iconic stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit, or display surface. The legs are mounted directly to the ...
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent mid-20th century 'Tank' Model 400 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, Fi...
Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Three Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs Model 400 Three by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent set of three mid twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and ...
Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank Chairs Model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Zebra Tank chairs model 400 Pair by Artek, Finland, circa 1970 Magnificent pair of mid twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufa...
Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair with Zebra Pattern Upholstery
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bridport, CT
Incredible rare Alvar Alto tank chair with light birchwood arms and zebra stripe upholstery. Very comfortable, low lounge with chic Mid-Century style.
Upholstery, Wood
Alvar Aalto Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
A bleached maple arm chair by Alvar Aalto with signature Zebra fabric.
Cotton
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Ru...
Leather, Ash
Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning Nordic pair of safari lounge chairs in original condition, made in Norway 1965. These fantastic chairs are made of solid mahogany frames and thick black saddle leather seats...
Leather, Mahogany
Arne Norell Scirocco 2 Safari Chairs by Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A Pair of Scirocco Safari easy chairs by Arne Norell (1917-1971). They are made of solid rosewood mounted with patinated grain leather seat, backrest and armrests. Loose cushions of ...
Brass
$5,404 / set
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs, Ash and Leather, Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Rødding, DK
This pair of Sirocco safari chairs was designed by Arne Norell and produced in Sweden, confirmed by the manufacturer's label to the leg. The frames are built in solid ash, with turn...
Brass
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original fabric, very good condition.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Seat height: 16" All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood
$915 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Mid century, vintage Zebra Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. A very characteristic form, one of the most interesting Pol...
Velvet, Beech
Rare Mid-Century Safari Chairs after Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of leather Safari chairs are inspired by Arne Norell's classic sling design. This pair features tufted cushions, sling arm rests, and strong wood frame. Please confirm loca...
Leather, Wood
$3,950 / set
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs by Erik Worts
By Niels Eilersen, Erik Worts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful pair of simple and elegant safari lounge chairs by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen. Black Enameled with canvas upholstery, chairs are in very good condition with some water s...
Brass
Model 406 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Finland. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previous mark where ICF label was is pictured for both chairs.
Cotton, Birch
$6,500
H 29 in W 80 in D 35 in
Hans J. Wegner AP-33 Sofa for A.P. Stolen in Original Striped Wool, Denmark, cir
Located in Round Rock, TX
Exceptional model AP-33 sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1960s. A beautifully restrained example of Wegner’s upholstered work, the AP-33 features a lo...
Wool, Oak
$8,547 / set
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chairs were beautifully reupholstered and are in excellent condition.
Leather, Ash
Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Danville, CA
Rare original Alvar Aalto Paimio sofa design circuit 1932 by Finmar, Finland. Spectacular bent plywood frame, recent neutral green micro chenille upholstery great as a placeholder. L...
Bentwood
$6,882 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac leather with very nice details.
Leather, Oak
$5,995
H 28.5 in W 58.5 in D 31.2 in
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa By Ellekær & Norell For Coja
By Arne Norell, Sven Ellekaer
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish mid-century modern sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja is a striking example of Scandinavian design that prioritizes comfort, craftsmanship, and enduring style. The s...
Leather, Wood
$2,735 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Safari' Armchairs by Børge Jensen for Bernstorffsmin
By Børge Jensen & Sønner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Safari' Armchairs by Børge Jensen for Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance. Traditional techniques such as casting...
Alabaster, Bronze
$5,128 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.89 in
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...
Bouclé, Wood
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Iron
$3,662 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$16,500
H 30.32 in W 84.26 in D 35.83 in
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Sofa in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, sofa, solid pine, reupholstered in boucle, Denmark, circa 1960 Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the ...
Bouclé, Pine
Konekt Rib Flush Mount - Large Ellipse
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Rib Flush Mount - Large Ellipse is blown in Italy and delicately framed by thin brass ribs. A cylindrical brass finial, with optional hand-wrapped leather or suede, elongates the...
Brass
Early Alvar Aalto Dining Set C.1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Really beautiful, early and rare dining set by Alvar Aalto. Smart color combination and natural patina. Table and six chairs.
Birch
$9,500
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in
Danish Modern Armchair in Beech and Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, in the manner of Fritz Hansen. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in Width: 83 cm /...
Sheepskin, Beech
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$3,247
H 38.19 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair, Alfred Christensen, Mid 20th Century
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Rødding, DK
A beech wingback armchair in the Danish Modern tradition, upholstered in a warm, textured bouclé and produced by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s. The piece typ...
Bouclé, Beech
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp. Frosted glass with brass top. Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
Brass, Enamel
Arne Norell Safari Sofa Tropical Swedish 1960 Leather Bench
By Arne Norell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unique sofa of the 1960s of the designer Arne Norell in massive mahogany and black leather. New Tropical cotton fabric remakes.
Leather, Mahogany
Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1952
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa coffee table for Galdino Maspero, wood, Italy, 1952 Designed by Paolo Buffa in 1952 for the Milanese craftsman Galdino Maspero, this sculptural table combines neoclassic...
Wood
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
An architect and designer, Alvar 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 — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.
Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.
Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.
Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed 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 sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.
Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.
Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.
Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.