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Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Tea Cart Model 901 Trolley by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vorst, BE
painted white. Alvar Aalto created this serving cart in the 1930s, inspired by the British tee culture
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch, Plywood

alvar aalto chair68 Painted White 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 68 . White paint is applied all over. This chair was
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair68 Painted White  1950's
alvar aalto chair68 Painted White  1950's
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 in white
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tea Trolley 901 was originally designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1936. It was the simplest
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 in white
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 in white
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage White Bench by Designer Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Artek's 153A bench was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945 and is still a modern and elegant design
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage White Bench by Designer Alvar Aalto
Vintage White Bench by Designer Alvar Aalto
H 17.33 in W 44.1 in D 15.75 in
Alvar Aalto 60's Beech Desk and White Drawer
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Alvar aalto design beachtop desk and drawer set in white paint. You can expect yellowing to
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Desks

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Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto 60's Beech Desk and White Drawer
Alvar Aalto 60's Beech Desk and White Drawer
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (White laminate)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
or desk. The distinctive circular seat and L-shaped legs are part of Alvar Aalto’s standardized
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

1960 White vase, Centerpiece with three-leaf clover Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
1960 White vase, Centerpiece with three-leaf clover Alvar Aalto Centerpiece shaped like a three
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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
The early 403 was characterized by making the best use of the flexibility of the pre-wood, without the bearing surface on the cross. This is an individual that has been painted in...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch

30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) Mid-Century Modern white enameled aluminum hanging ceiling pendant
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1930's. This stool is painted red
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Beehive Pendent by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic beehive pendant model A331 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of white aluminum and chrome-plated
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Alvar Aalto 401 Wingback Chair by Artek Finland, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto 401 wingback chair by Artek Finland, 1970s. Bent birch and plywood frame, recently
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 20th Century Finnish Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This Iittala Aalto Opal White Maljakko vase is a Finnish classic designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto
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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric. One
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Artek Pendant Light A331 “Beehive“ by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The A331, nicknamed “Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

1950's Alvar Aalto Iittala "Savoy" Model 3030 White Cased Glass Vase Signed
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent early version Alvar Aalto Iitala "Savoy" white cased glass vase dating from the late
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Danish Blonde Wood & White Rolling Bar Cart Inspired by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Danish two-tiered rolling bar cart with blonde wood frame, inset white laminate trays and
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Wood

Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Glass

Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Model 901 tea trolley designed 1930 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, white linoleum top with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Birch, Rubber

Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto comes with a leather stem, brass details and a white
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

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Ceramic, Rattan, Beech

Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto A703 "Visor" Lamp for Valaistustyo, Stamped by Maker, 1957
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto table / desk light designed 1957 for Valaistustyo, Finland. Enameled steel black base
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto A330s White Metal and Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s white metal and brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal, Brass

Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1980's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936. This one was made in the 1980s
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1980's
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1980's
H 9.85 in W 35.44 in D 10.63 in
Iittala Alvar Aalto Model 3030 White Encased Glass Sculptural Flower Vase Bowl
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern sculptural white encased vase, bowl or vessel Model 3030 Alvar Aalto for Iittala
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Early Vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair Model 403
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic early vintage Alvar Aalto Hallway chair model 403. This was originally
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Measurements: H: 170,5 cm/ 5' 7 5/8'' W: 35 cm / 13 3/4'' D: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
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H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp, Model A811, Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s. This original floor
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Model A808 Brass Floor Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Madrid, ES
The A808 lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s chrome wall light light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp 1954 for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Nesting Tables Model 90C & 90D, Artek, Late 20th Century
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
, height 52.5 cm Smaller table: diameter 48 cm, height 45 cm Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp, model A808, Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s, brass/leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early floor lamp, model A808, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö, Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Two cylinder shaped lamp shades mounted
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Five lamp shades with vertical lamellas
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Model “A704” Table Lamp for Valaistustyö Ky, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
its most famous designers was Alvar Aalto. In contrast with the functionalism of the International
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
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1990s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Rare early Alvar Aalto 'Double Angel Wing' Floor Lamp, model A810, Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is rare early Double Angel Wing floor lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959 and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1950s Dutch Pair Yellow Hand Grenade Pendant Lights Philips / Alvar Aalto Style
By Philips, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
located inside the white metal cylinder where the shade is mounted on metal pins. The shades are made of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1950s Dutch Pair Blue Hand Grenade Pendant Lights Phillips / Alvar Aalto style
By Philips, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
located inside the white metal cylinder where the shade is mounted on metal pins. The shades are made of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This commissioned ceiling lamp is designed by architect Alvar Aalto for the conference room of the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
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H 11.03 in W 44.89 in D 12.6 in
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Birch

1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch, Rubber

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 in Original Formica, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rarely seen example of the iconic Aalto stools with the original formica seating
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Formica, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 in Original Formica, 1950s
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 in Original Formica, 1950s
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Argelato, BO
Alvar Aalto's 901 trolley is one of the icons of Finnish modern design, presented for the first
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rubber, Birch

Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Alto Lounge Chairs 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certainly! The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Aalto Lounge Chairs from the 1980s are
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare L-Leg Children's table, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, produced by
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Side Tables

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Laminate, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers and factory owners
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 for Artek, circa 1950s. Model created in the 1930s. White linoleum top
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rubber, Birch

Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 for Artek, 1950s
Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 for Artek, 1950s
H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fabric. H. 85, W. 63, D
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

original 1930's Alvar Aalto tea trolley 98, Artek, Finland, Finmar ltd label
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto, an original 1930's modernist birch tea trolley model 98, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plywood

Alva Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 for Valaitustyo Ky, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Madrid, ES
An Alvar Alto floor lamp edited by Valaitustyo Ky in the early 1950s. Brass shade, white metal
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made 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 pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, 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, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.