Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dining room chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The set consists of 5 model66
Birch
A Pair of Alvar Aalto Side Chairs for Artek Model 66
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
The Model 66 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, epitomizes timeless Scandinavian elegance
Wool, Linen, Birch
$4,500
H 29.25 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Alvar Aalto Birch & White Laminate Table 90A and Chair 66 Dining Set for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto Birch & White Laminate Table 90A and Chair 66 Dining Set for Artek In the late 1920s
Laminate, Birch
$16,022 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 50.4 in
Alvar Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan B91 and 6 Chairs Model 66, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
model A 91 ( with the serving board B 91 ), and the chairs are model no. 66 with the high back. The legs
Glass, Birch, Bentwood
Wooden Chair Model 66, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Waedenswil, CH
this chair. He wanted to consciously oppose the cold machine aesthetics and the artificial materials of
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 66 Dining Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 66 dining chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in the 1950's feature honey
Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 66 Dining Chairs for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 66 dining chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in the 1950's feature honey
Birch, Laminate
Sold
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Model 66, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Finnish designer Alvar Aalto Model 66, set of 6 dining chairs by Artek Finland circa 1950s
Birch, Plywood
Set of 2 wooden chairs 66 model by Alvar Aalto for Artek 60's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Padova, IT
The unmistakable Chair 66 by Artek is a chair with a classic and versatile design, designed in 1935
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Model 66 Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
A lovely pair of Alver Aalto's model 66 chair. Produced by Artek, distributed by ICF.
Birch
Vintage Chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Chair 66 is a universal wooden chair in the tradition of classic kitchen and café chairs; its
Birch
Vintage Chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Chair 66 is a universal wooden chair in the tradition of classic kitchen and café chairs; its
Bentwood
Set of Six Model 66 Chairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of six model 66 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame with
Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek Mid-Century Modern 66 Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finish, 1898 - 1976) for Artek Mid-Century Modern pair of Model 66 chairs in red and
Wood
Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chairs in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
formal presence. The 66 chair is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Made
Zebra Hide, Birch
Sold
H 30.32 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Set of Six Midcentury Chair by Alvar Aalto First Edition for Artek from 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Milano, IT
Rare set of 6 chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The chairs are model 66 and are the first
Wood
Sold
H 30.75 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Single Accent Danish Modern Model 66 Chair in Birch + White Alvar Aalto byArtek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Basel, BS
a distinguished look. The 66 Chair is part of the permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Pair of Side Chairs, Model 66, 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto Artek (manufacturer), Finland Chair Model 66, 1933 (pair) Birch and birch
Alvar Aalto Dining Suite
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dining suite by Alvar Aalto for Artek consisting of six chairs No. 66 and two tables A81
Beech
Set of Six Alvar Aalto for Artek High Back Chairs Model 66
By Artek
Located in Norwalk, CT
66 chair is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. With a simple yet
Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto for Artek High Back Chairs Model 66
By Artek
Located in Norwalk, CT
66 chair is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. With a simple yet
Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto for Artek High Back Chairs Model 66
By Artek
Located in Norwalk, CT
66 chair is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. With a simple yet
Birch
Set of Four Alvar Aalto Model 66 Dining Chairs for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 66 dining chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in the 1950's feature honey
Laminate, Birch
Sold
H 30.5 in W 15.375 in D 17.75 in
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto "Model 66" Red Seat Dining Chairs for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvar Aalto for Artek set of 4 red seat dining chairs. Seats are 14.75 x 14.75. A matching dining
Plywood
Sold
H 26.58 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
1960s-1970s Set of Four Alvar Aalto Model 66 Dinner Chairs for Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s Alvar Aalto model 66 dinner chairs for Artek Finland. Scandinavian design
Birch
Sold
H 29.93 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Vintage Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chairs by Artek in Laminated Birch, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Reserved for Supersano S.L Set of 6 vintage production model 66 chair by Alvar Aalto made in the
Birch
Sold
H 30.75 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Basel, BS
a distinguished look. The 66 Chair is part of the permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art
Birch
Pair of Vintage No. 66 Alvar Aalto Chairs for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early No. 66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek in beechwood
Beech
Set of Four Dining Chairs 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The chair 66 was designed by Alvar Aalto for his firm Artek in 1935. The bent birch wood is black
Birch
Six Early Artek Alvar Aalto High Back Chair 66 Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of six early Artek Alvar Aalto - High Back Chair 66 dining chairs with Birch Legs and
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
4 Midcentury ‘Chair 66’ Birch Wood Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Savona, IT
4 chairs produced in the 1970s by Artek and designed in 1935 by Alvar Aalto. Structure in solid
Birch
Set of 4 Alvaro Aalto mod 66 chairs, Artek 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is and original set of 4 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, made in 1950/60 This chair Is in
Plywood
$1,907 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$5,072 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly and d...
Metal
$923 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$20,150 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,788 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$12,589 / set
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 47.64 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen rosewood dining table with extension leaf and six chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rosewood dining table with extension leaf, and its six chairs with cream coffee leather seats. Ib Kofod-larsen (1921-2003), Seffle Mobelfabrik edition, Sweden, 1960s. Tabl...
Rosewood
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
Birch
$5,742 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Cane, Wood
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Exceptional cabinet by Paolo Buffa in walnut with mahogany interior and brass detail. Italy circa 1950. Measures: height 133cm, width 26cm, depth 45cm.
Hardwood
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
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.