Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 69 chair, birch with red upholstery. The chair is from around 1940-1950. Old Artek stamp on
Fabric, Birch
$1,682Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Alvar Aalto Sandwich Chair model 69 by Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek chair model 69 with rare sandwich structure in the seat, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chair
Birch, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Chair model 69 with Wartime Legs by Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek chair model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chair is from 1940s and has finger-jointed
Birch
$7,510 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Pair of 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Birch, Mid-Century
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair 69 was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. It is one of Aalto's most well-known dining
Birch
$3,653 / set
H 28.35 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland
Fabric, Birch
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto/Artek Original Vinyl Upholstered Chair Model 69, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A stunning vintage Alvar Aalto chair 69 with vinyl upholstery. The vinyl has no rips or tears. The
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Model 69 Chair, Set of 4 from 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four “Model 69" chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek factory in Hedemora
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Model 69 Chair, Set of 4 from 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four “Model 69" chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek factory in Hedemora
Birch
Alvar Aalto Chair 69 for Artek Finland, Vintage Condition
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's chair 69 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935. he chair uses Aalto’s iconic L-leg structure
Birch
Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
A pair of Artek chairs model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. These chairs are from 1950s and have a
Birch
Alvar Aalto chairs 1940s by Artek model 69
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 69 chairs, 2 pcs. Design by Alvar Aalto. The chairs have L-legs with finger joints from the
Birch
Pair of Model 69 Chairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model 69 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1960s. Lacquered birch with imitation
Birch
Alvar Aalto chairs 1940s by Artek model 69
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 69 chairs, 4 pcs. Design by Alvar Aalto. The chairs have L-legs with finger joints from the
Birch
Sold
H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Alvar Aalto, Set of 12 Chairs, Model 69, for Artek Hedemora, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 12 chairs, model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. This set was produced by the
Birch
Pair of Model 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Model 69" chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek factory in Hedemora
Birch, Wool
Alvar Aalto, Model 69 Chair, Set of 2
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Model 69" chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek factory in Hedemora
Wool, Birch
Pair of Model 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Model 69? chairs designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek factory in Hedemora
Birch
Alvar Aalto dining chairs model 69 by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of 6 dining chairs model 69 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 69 Bentwood Side Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Alvar Aalto bent wood birch side chair for Artek. Unlike Thonet, Alvar Aalto did not bend
Birch, Bentwood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Chairs Model 69 by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of chairs model 69 by Alvar Aalto. Chair 69 is one of Artek
Beech
Ten Midcentury Side Chairs with Niger Leather, Aalto, Model 69
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of ten Alvar Aalto chairs model no. 69 in beech with niger leather seats. Designed in 1935 for
Beech, Leather
Vintage Version of Chair model by Alvar Aalto, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Turku, Finland
designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. Chair 69 is one of Aalto’s best-known dining chairs, and its
Faux Leather, Birch
Set of 2 Mix and Match Artek 69 Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Chair 69 is one of Artek’s most popular chairs, universal wooden chair in the tradition of Classic
Birch
Model 69 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 69 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden, circa 1940s. The chair features a patinated
Wood, Birch, Plywood
Vintage Alvar Aalto or Artek Chair Model 69
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A stunning vintage Alvar Aalto model 69 chair in very solid condition with some great patina as can
Sold
H 30 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 in
Authentic Chair 69 in Birch with Black Lacquer by Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Chair 69 is one of Artek’s most popular chairs, a universal wooden chair in the tradition of
Birch
Early Bentwood No. 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek 1935
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful example of two of Alvar Aalto's early and wonderful designs from the 1930's. They consist of bentwood legs and backrests with burl wood seats. Amazing condition!!!
Birch
Alvar Aalto Chair 69 Artek Finsven, Sweden, 1940s
By Finsven, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Chair 69 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek Finsven. All original with nice age appropriate
Pair of Alvar Aalto Chairs 69
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in San Diego, CA
Early bentwood pair of chairs, Model 69 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Birch, with brass fittings, 1935.
Birch
Sold
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Set of Dining Chairs Model 69 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1933-1935
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Four dining chairs model 69 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in about 1933-1935
Birch
$5,227
H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler from 1960s, variable height position of shelves, circa 1960s. ...
Oak
$88,381 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$16,500 / set
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
By Maisa
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s The Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries in the 1970s designed this unique modular cab...
Glass, Ash
$18,900
H 64.25 in W 106.625 in D 25.875 in
Marcel Breuer Attribution, Sideboard, Cherry, Glass, Germany, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in High Point, NC
A cherry-veneered wood and glass cabinet or sideboard attributed to Marcel Breuer. Present cabinet was produced for the apartment of Fred Forbát, Zehlendorf, Berlin, Germany, c. 1925...
Glass, Cherry
$6,008Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 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 with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Metal
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.
Formica
Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce clean matched set, Retains original warm honey blonde finish,,wonderful patina. Tw...
Bentwood
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) Pair of armchairs Rope and lacquered metal Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part ...
Metal
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, original cushions.
Pine
$28,240
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage condition with patina from age and us...
Metal
A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 2 stained pine “Lovö” chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
$6,186
H 22.05 in Dm 27.17 in
Alvar Aalto Two Tier Karelian Birch Table Model a71, Finmar, 1st Production 1933
By Aino Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Alvar Aalto Side Table is a stunning piece of early 20th century modernist design, crafted from Karelian Birch, known for its unique and beautiful grain pattern. Aalto, a Finnis...
Birch, Plywood
$12,625
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 20.28 in
Occasional table model 915 Designed by Alvar Aalto Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model was designed in 1931–32 for the Paimio Sanatorium, Finland. Originally created for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland, the table reflects Aalto's commitment to human-centere...
Bentwood
Jean Prouvé, Pair of Standard Chairs, model 306, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of original "semi-metal" Standard chairs, model 306, designed by Jean Prouvé, and dating from around 1950. Constructed from plywood with the original ribbed vinyl covering and...
Metal, Enamel
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4. This version and any afterward were then known as the "Standard" chair. This chair beca...
Steel
French 1950s Painted Metal Table, Comes Apart
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fabulous French Mid-Century square table, with great colours. Comes apart entirely. The square folded iron top has a grid system beneath, into which the four legs slot into place and...
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.
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.