Model 402 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950´s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Kangasala, FI
Lounge chair model 402 designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured in the 1950's by Artek.
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960. New upholstered with lambskin Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber. Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Sheepskin, Birch
2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933.
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Padded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by...
Metal
Early Bauhaus 402 Blue Arm Chair by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 and is considered a masterpiece of modernist furniture design.
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Paire de fauteuils “402” d’Alvar Aalto Pour Artek, 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuils de la série “402” d’Alvar Aalto pour Artek, 1960. Structure en bouleau courbé, laqué et rembourrage en raphia.
Birch
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Early Pair of Alvar Aalto / Artek Cantilever 34/402 Armchairs, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
An absolutely stunning early pair of Alvar Aalto 34/402 armchairs. Until recently this pair was owned by one private family owner in Finland. They have undergone respectful restorati...
Birch
Rare Version of 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 402 armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s with wedges on the legs.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, Sheepwool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960. New upholstered with sheepwool Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber. Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Sheepskin, Birch
Sold
H 39 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Alvar Aalto 402 Series for Artek Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is a pair of Alvar Aalto cantilever lounge chairs model 402 for Artek. These chairs feature birch bentwood frames that have been reupholstered at one point in their liv...
Birch, Bentwood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 23.43 in D 26.38 in
Set of Two Model 402 Cantilever Armchairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
A set of two model 402 cantilever armchairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s.
Wool, Birch
Sold
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto 402 Series pair of wingback chairs for Artek, circa 1960,
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs / Winback chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1970s. Original upholstered with black fabric. Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber. Measure...
Birch, Fabric
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of Black Paded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Both chairs are stamped "Artek Aalto design Made in Finland". Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer.
Metal
Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960. Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber. Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm In good original condition with minor w...
Natural Fiber, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto, c.1950's Hallway chair model 402, for Paimio Sanatorium
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 402 from circa 1950's, a vintage gem that exudes timeless elegance. Originally designed for the Paimio Sanatorium, this chair is a tes...
Birch
Pair of Model 402 Armchairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Model 402 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 30 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Alvar Aalto 402 Series for Artek Mid Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alvar Aalto 402 Series for Artek mid century cantilever lounge chairs - pair These chairs measure: 24 wide x 27.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 2...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
Alvar Aalto 402 Series pair of Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960. New upholstered with lambskin Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber. Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Sheepskin, Birch
Sold
H 30 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
1970s Model 402 Atelje Lounge Chair Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek w/ Upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Atelje Lounge Chair, Model 402, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933.
Metal
Pair of Blue 402 Armchairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Savona, IT
Good general condition, some signs due to normal use over time. Pair of armchairs 402 model produced in the 1970s by Artek and designed in 1935 by Alvar Aalto.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Early Alvar Aalto Model 402 Chair for Artek Finland with Original Upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Armchair model 402 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Manufactured by Artek.
Plywood, Wool
Pair of Lounge Chairs 34/402 by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Cantilavered armchairs 345/402 by designer Alvar Aalto, produced by O.y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.b.
Birch, Leather
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$2,554 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
$9,731 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$667Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$16,888 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$810Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 60 in D 23 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
Walnut, Upholstery
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$8,682 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 15 in W 40 in D 70 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is h...
Maple, Oak, Plywood
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.
