Alvar Aalto Artek 112B-2 Shelf 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek shelf model 112B-2, birch. Shelf is from the 1960s and in good original condition. Design by
Birch
$2,079Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 11.62 in
Alvar Aalto Shelf Model 112B-3 by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek shelf model 112B-3, birch. Shelf is from the 1960s and in good condition. Design by Alvar
Birch
$1,400
H 9.6 in W 35 in D 10.6 in
1970s Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek Laminated Birch Shelf, Model 112B
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a wall shelf, Model 112B designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. This piece
Birch
$916
H 9.85 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
Birch
$916
H 9.85 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
Birch
$3,013
H 22.64 in W 36.23 in D 11.23 in
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between
Birch
$2,121
H 23.63 in W 36.62 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf is
Birch, Plywood
$2,873
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
retouching. The shelf has the early Artek stamp. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and
Birch, Plywood
$3,278
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful drawer shelf / console by Alvar Aalto in solid birch and oak veneer for Artek. A small
Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
cabinet has one large shelf inside. The Artek 217 cabinet, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1930s, is a
Wood
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Birch
$2,314
H 11.03 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Hat Rack / Coat Hanger in Birch, Model 113, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Aalto for artek. This versatile shelf is in stained birch. The 2 triangular panels are joined to the
Metal
$1,909
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in
Alvar Aalto Hat Rack / Coat Hanger in Birch, Model 109, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful functional coat hanger model 109 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. This versatile shelf is in
Metal
Kaari Shelf REB 013 by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec & Artek
By Artek, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Helsinki, FI
REB 013 Kaari is the perfect solution for small spaces that need to fulfill various purposes. The system by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec combines shelving with an integrated desk to up...
Steel
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf model 112a, Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112a is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Rare Shelf, Artek Hedemora, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1936. This example was produced by the Artek
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1980's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Sold
H 13 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model 114 in Birch & Teak, 1950s for Artek
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them around
Birch, Teak
Sold
H 10.93 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto, Rare Wall Shelf, Stained Bentwood Birch, for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A rare version wall shelf with raised wall mounting, designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, Early 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
Birch
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Model 114B, 1950s for Artek
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them to go
Birch
Sold
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114 in Birch, 1950s for Artek
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them to go
Birch, Oak
Rare Alvar Aalto Table 907 Produced by Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
table with its clever magazine shelf. Produced by Artek in Hedemora late 1940s. (in production between
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 10 in W 26 in D 11 in
Original Midcentury Alvar Aalto Coat Rack / Shelf Stora Enso Building Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this original coat rack with shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Steel
Sold
H 10 in W 31.5 in D 11 in
Original Midcentury Alvar Aalto Coat Rack / Shelf Stora Enso Building, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this original coat rack with shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Steel
Alvar Aalto 2-Tied Side Table with Shelf for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Alvar Aalto 2-tied side table with shelf for Artek, designed in 1930s. Crafted in laminated
Birch
Sold
H 22.45 in W 23.43 in D 16.15 in
Early Alvar Aalto Side Table With Shelf, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Rakennustyötehdas Ab in Turku, Finland for Artek Oy, Finland.
Birch
Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged functionality: this Industrial-style vintage artist desk chair. Featuring a slatted se...
Wood
Sold|$9,522
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 127.17 in
Gio Ponti, pair Walnut Headboards with fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. walnut and metal two tiered shelving, magazine rac...
Metal
$5,593
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of solid birch. The set is in original condition with a light surface finishing. The wood...
Birch, Mirror
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$2,800
H 16.53 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Artisan Oak Terracotta Tiles Coffee or Outdoor Table, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan oak terracotta coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan wooden terracotta coffee table, France, 1950. Unique handmade solid oak tree table with terracotta tiles. Perfec...
Terracotta, Oak
$3,134
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 44.1 in
Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dining Kitchen Table In Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar & Aino Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were v...
Birch
Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single mid-century modern armchair by Gunlocke chair company. Sculpted arms with padded seat and back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
$9,040
H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 33.08 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme & Chambron, extendable dining table in solid oak. Edition Votre Maison. Dimension opened: 83.8 in. width.
Oak
Sold|$1,400
H 9.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Colombo Sinjet 1970s Stackable Lamps Vintage Mid-Century Pop Art Psychedelic Era
By Husqvarna, Joe Colombo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
"SINJET" stackable space-age desk lamps, each is model number KD27. These were originally designed and produced by Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1967. Then Husqvarna Borstfabrik in Swe...
Plastic
$4,243Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 57.49 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Small sofa or loveseat made in Brazil in the 1960s. Brown leather seat and back decorated with furniture nails and is attached to a solid wood frame with leather straps. Some patina ...
Leather, Wood
$3,664
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A petit foldable table model DL82 by Artek in birch with a beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Aino Aalto and manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennus työtehdas Oy in the 1930s....
Birch
$5,665
H 12.21 in W 33.27 in D 33.27 in
Midcentury coffe table mod. Pk61 by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Coffee table mod. Pk61 designed by Poul Kjærholm in Denmark in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. Minimalist design table with original stainless steel structure and clear glass top. The four ba...
Metal
$48,000
H 23.63 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece - unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quali...
Cane, Wood
Outdoors bench, attributed to Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outdoors bench, probably designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s, made of fiber glass and plastic. The bench is perfect for outdoor garden area, with two seats...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$2,676
H 32.29 in W 40.95 in D 17.92 in
Rare Aino Aalto Child Measuring Table in Birch, Collector Item, Artek 1950's
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table/sidetable was first designed as a measuring table for babies in hospitals. It has a metric measuring unit attached to it, and a sliding wooden piece to adjust according to...
Birch
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.