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K65 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 70’s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Padova, IT
Stool mod. K65 was designed by Alvar Aalto between 1933 and 1935. The height is designed for
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Bent Birch Wood K65 Stool By Alvar Aalto For Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, counter height stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek features a bent birch
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Laminate, Birch

Important Pair of 'X602' Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1954
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare pair of model ‘X602’ stools designed by Alvar Aalto around 1954. Made of a birch tripod
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

A Pair Of Classic Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stools ca' 1970's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of three-legged "fan" leg stools by Alvar Aalto. Purchased in the 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stool by Alvar Aalto, model “Y 61”. Made from birch with flowing lines, wreathed rattan seat.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Rattan, Birch

A Pair Of Vintage Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stools ca' 1970'sq
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of three-legged "fan" leg stools by Alvar Aalto. Purchased in the 1970's. ICF
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1960s. Birch frame with linoleum top. Good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Faux Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto "Model 60" Stool for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 60 three-legged stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, c.1950s. The stool features a
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with imitation leather
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Faux Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto 7 Vintage L-Leg Stools Model 60 in Birch, 1970s Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 7 beautifully patinated L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch. Bought in Denmark in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Pair of 1960s Birch Wood K65 Alvar Aalto Stools by Artek-- 2 Pieces
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Madison, WI
Century bent birch low back K65 counter stool by Alvar Aalto. Beautiful rare birch wood grain throughout
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stool 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, unknown producer. Strong structure in curved plywood legs and
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Plywood

Alvar Aalto Stool 60
Alvar Aalto Stool 60
H 16.54 in Dm 13.59 in
1950s Vintage Alvar Aalto Stool
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lambertville, NJ
'Fan leg' stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek, Finland, circa 1950. Reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wool, Beech

Alvar Aalto Y61 Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1947, Alvar Aalto's Y61 stool required a special technique to create the unique Y-leg
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Canvas, Birch

Alvar Aalto Y61 Stool
Alvar Aalto Y61 Stool
H 17.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Alvar Aalto X600 Stool, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Argelato, BO
Alvar Aalto, Birch Stool, Model X600, by Artek, circa 1960s. A naturally colored Alvar Aalto' s
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto X600 Stool, Artek, 1960s
Alvar Aalto X600 Stool, Artek, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960. Manufactured by Artek, (Finland) Leather top, wood legs
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Wood

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s, s the epitome of minimalistic furniture, versatile
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Stool X601 for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed through
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto, Stool X601 for Artek
Alvar Aalto, Stool X601 for Artek
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H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960. Manufactured by Artek (Finland). New leather top, wood
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Wood

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Lacquered birch and linoleum top. Good
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Set of Commissioned Stools by Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of three commisioned iconic 60 stool. These stools are higher than the standard
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Green Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and green linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Green Linoleum
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Green Linoleum
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.59 in
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Birch with rare wine
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Birch frame, rare color
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Faux Leather, Birch

Rare stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto X602 Stool for Artek, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Fan leg' stool, model no. X602 designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek, Finland, circa
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Wood

Alvar Aalto X602 Stool for Artek, circa 1950
Alvar Aalto X602 Stool for Artek, circa 1950
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Alvar Aalto “X602” Stool for Artek, Finland 1960
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful and rare stool, model “X602”, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Stools

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Leather, Wood

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Blue Linoleum, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and blue linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Blue Linoleum, Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Blue Linoleum, Artek
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.59 in
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Birch, 1950s Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Birch, 1950s  Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Birch, 1950s  Artek
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.59 in
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Black Linoleum, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and black linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Black Linoleum, Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Black Linoleum, Artek
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.59 in
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, 80th anniversary Label, Artek Finland.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Stool 60, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is one of the icons of Finnish and Scandinavian
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Pair of Vintage bentwood Low Tables or Stools After a Design by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of vintage 3-legged low stools or tables from the designer Alvar Aalto were first
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Vintage 1950s Finnish International Style Stools

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Wood, Lacquer

Six Alvar Aalto Stools in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St-Brais, JU
With Artek 2nd Cycle sticker, late 1940s. Purchased in Helsinki.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Stools

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Wood

1980s Modern Three Leg Low Stool Iconic Design Style of Alvar Aalto Denmark
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s low wood stool Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Denmark Scandinavian Modern Classic Dark
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Vintage 1980s Modern Stools

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Wood

Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 early Alvar Aalto stools in bentwood for Artek, Finland 1950s. The stools have a nice
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto, Solid Birch Bentwood Stackable E60 Pascoe Stool for Artek, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This is a rare piece deigned by Alvar Aalto. Boasting elegant simplicity, this piece encapsulates
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto - Vintage Tripod Stool Model 60 - Two Tone - Birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hasselt, VLI
This two-tone tripod stool was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) in the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early stool "model 60" designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A good and early example by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden bentwood birch and black laminate Stool
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Laminate, Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools, Artek
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools, Artek
Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools, Artek
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H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 & X602 in patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stools model X601 & X602 in a super rich patinated birch
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto pair of Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These simple yet elegant stools are of very high quality manufacturing with great attention to
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto pair of Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
Alvar Aalto pair of Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
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H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic red model 60 stool in birch and beautiful patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
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H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
A pair of Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic pair of green model 60 stools in birch. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

A pair of Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60
A pair of Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 Wartime Version, Artek, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Wool, Wood

Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Stools E60 Wartime Version, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Wood

Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Bentwood, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X602, 1950s Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Stool X602, 1950s Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Alvar Aalto Stool X602, 1950s Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Alvar Aalto Style Side Table or Stool by Thonet
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson, Alvar Andersson
Located in Ferndale, MI
This laminated wood stool or side table by Thonet, New York and attributed to Joe Atkinson as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Bentwood, Plywood

Rare Stool 60 "Sandwich", Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 30s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 "Sandwich" designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch, Bentwood

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, 1950s Artek
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Artek stools in birch and muliti layered colourful beautiful patina, designed by Alvar
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of turquoise model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare color stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Paint, Birch

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch, Paint

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Paint

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Stools By Alvar Aalto For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal stools by alvar aalto for your home. A stools by alvar aalto — often made from wood, birch and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a stools by alvar aalto, we have 250 options in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer stools by alvar aalto, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each stools by alvar aalto bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Alvar Aalto, Artek and Ilmari Tapiovaara each produced at least one beautiful stools by alvar aalto that is worth considering.

How Much is a Stools By Alvar Aalto?

The average selling price for a stools by alvar aalto at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $198 on the low end and $230,000 for the highest priced.

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