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Alvar Aalto Furniture

Finnish, 1898-1976

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.

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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist A110 Metal Pendant Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist A110 Metal Pendant Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist A110 Metal Pendant Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare version of the A110 pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen, based on a design by Alvar Aalto from the early 1950s. A minimalist design. This version of the “hand grenade” impresses with...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful early version of the A38 “high back” Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. A substantial and commanding piece, this is among the rarer chair models in Aalto’s oeuvre and remains sel...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Sheepskin, Birch

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Prague, New Town

‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Sheepskin, Birch

Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala
Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala

Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A finely crafted oak serving platter featuring the iconic “Savoy” silhouette from a limited Alvar Aalto collection by Iittala, Finland. This piece showcases the essence of Finnish de...

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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Oak

Collector's Piece/Extremely Rare Model 13 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Early 1930s
Collector's Piece/Extremely Rare Model 13 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Early 1930s

Collector's Piece/Extremely Rare Model 13 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Early 1930s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Collector's item/Extremely rare model 13 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustöitä Ab, early 1930s. The chair is made of beech, suggesting tha...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Beech

Set of 2 original 50s Golden Bell pendant by Alvar Aalto for Louis poulsen
Set of 2 original 50s Golden Bell pendant by Alvar Aalto for Louis poulsen

Set of 2 original 50s Golden Bell pendant by Alvar Aalto for Louis poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto

Located in ECHT, NL

Orignal solid brass pendant lamps. Model Aaltopendel designed in 1935 for the Savoy restaurant Helsinki. Completely original early (1950s) production by Louis Poulsen. All labels a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s
Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland. Striking Finnish design from the 1960s. Original birch and birch veneer frame with o...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Birch Stacking Stools by Artek
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Birch Stacking Stools by Artek

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Birch Stacking Stools by Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 and manufactured by Artek, the Model 60 stool is built around the L-leg — a laminated birch leg bent into an L-shape that connects directly to the cir...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood

Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 900 cart, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame, ceramic tiles, rattan basket. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large coffee table by Artek, designed by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Shown here with a linoleum surface in a special color. This Scandinavian design is hard to beat ...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch and red linoleum model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of this table which w...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s
Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Hamburg, DE

An N65 children's chair by Finnish manufacturer Artek, based on a design by Alvar Aalto from the 1930s. Shown here with a red linoleum seat. This icon of Scandinavian design is hard...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Other

Early Alvar Aalto Dining Set C.1940s
Early Alvar Aalto Dining Set C.1940s

Early Alvar Aalto Dining Set C.1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Hudson, NY

Really beautiful, early and rare dining set by Alvar Aalto. Smart color combination and natural patina. Table and six chairs.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s
Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 402 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/1950s. Birch frame with wool fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, heavy...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wool, Birch

Model 901 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, Mid-20th Century
Model 901 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, Mid-20th Century

Model 901 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, Mid-20th Century

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 901 tea cart, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, Mid-20th Century. Birch frame with black linoleum table tops. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and us...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s
Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s

Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

This small size side table can be used in any room, and for a variety of purposes. The shelf feature makes it perfect as an arm chair or reading space side table. The vintage honey l...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A mid century Alvar Aalto “Tank” chair, model 400, produced by Artek in the 1950s. This example has been fully renovated and newly upholstered in first grade sheepskin that beautiful...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Sheepskin, Birch

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Milan, IT

Three stools model "X-Leg" "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Birch frame with impressive legs connection to the top. Stools sold individually.

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1950s Italian Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Artek Table Finland 1940s Vintage Original
Alvar Aalto Artek Table Finland 1940s Vintage Original

Alvar Aalto Artek Table Finland 1940s Vintage Original

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek table, birch. Round with L-legs. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1940s-1950s and is in good used condition. The bottom of the table has an old Artek stamp. D...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo

Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pendant designed by Alvar Aalto to Valaistostyo Ky, Finland. Model A-203, Circa 1950th. Lacquered metal with brass elements. Stamped by manufacturer. Existing wires, rewiring avai...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Piacenza, Italy

The K65 model stool was designed by Alvar Aalto between 1933 and 1935. The height is designed for combinations with high tables or counters. The low backrest provides the right suppo...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Table 81A by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Table 81A by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Table 81A by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Alvar Aalto designed Table 81A for Artek in the 1950s. Artek is a Finnish furniture manufacturer that Aalto co-founded in 1935. The table is made of solid birch wood, which is maste...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola. Manufactured by Artek in the 1960s, stamped "Artek, Aal...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Ab, 1940s
Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Ab, 1940s

Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Ab, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Side table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Ab, 1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. ...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare wardrobe by Alvar Aalto for the Varkaus Hospital. Manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch and birch plywood. Completely restored. Gorgeous condition,...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood, Paint

Alvar Aalto Large White Flush Mount Model. A 622 A Valaisinpaja Artek 1980s
Alvar Aalto Large White Flush Mount Model. A 622 A Valaisinpaja Artek 1980s

Alvar Aalto Large White Flush Mount Model. A 622 A Valaisinpaja Artek 1980s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic flush mount model A622, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland during the 1980s. Originally created for the National Pensions I...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table
Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A fantastic Alvar Aalto fan leg dining table. Birchwood , lovely amber tone which looks lighter in direct sunlight. The graining gives it a unique qualit...

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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Finland 1950s Vintage Original
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Finland 1950s Vintage Original

Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Finland 1950s Vintage Original

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek 60 stool, birch. The stool is from the 1950s-1960s. Designer Alvar Aalto. Good used condition.

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare cabinet model 810 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland in the 1950s. Very minimal and sleek design, perfect for almost any interior. The item is in ver...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto large coffee low table, Artek c. 1970s, birch & white laminate top
Alvar Aalto large coffee low table, Artek c. 1970s, birch & white laminate top

Alvar Aalto large coffee low table, Artek c. 1970s, birch & white laminate top

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in London, GB

Alvar Aalto, Finland (designer) Coffee / Low Table Designed c. 1933, this example produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1970s. Birch and white laminate. Very good condition with some light...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Alvar Aalto Birch Wood Side Table for Artek, Mid-Century Modern
Alvar Aalto Birch Wood Side Table for Artek, Mid-Century Modern

Alvar Aalto Birch Wood Side Table for Artek, Mid-Century Modern

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Alvar Aalto L leg rectangular side table for Artek. Bentwood laminated-birch legs. Original black linoleum top. Can be used as coffee table, console or child desk. Nice patina.

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s

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....

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

By Alvar Aalto

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this rare and custom shoe rack designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1960 featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aal...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood, Birch

Alvar Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan B91 and 6 Chairs Model 66, Artek, 1940s
Alvar Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan B91 and 6 Chairs Model 66, Artek, 1940s

Alvar Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan B91 and 6 Chairs Model 66, Artek, 1940s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

This dining set is in beautiful condition. The table without the serving board "Lazy Susan" is model A 91 ( with the serving board B 91 ), and the chairs are model no. 66 with the hi...

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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Glass, Birch, Bentwood

Early & Rare Alvar Aalto A32 Beehive Pendant, White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
Early & Rare Alvar Aalto A32 Beehive Pendant, White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s

Early & Rare Alvar Aalto A32 Beehive Pendant, White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is one of Alvar Aalto’s most iconic lighting designs—an early and rare version of the Model A 32 pendant with three light bulbs and six metal slats, unlike the more common singl...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970

Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional pine wood photo frame, designed by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek, captures the essence of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The rare piece ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Pine

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic Savoy vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vase is in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base consistent with ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Blown Glass

Nesting Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s
Nesting Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s

Nesting Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Nesting table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1970s. Birch and ash. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with agen and use. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) i...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Ash, Birch

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Early Model
Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Early Model

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Early Model

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become acquainted with though their many travels, as well as by the Japanese woodwork and architec...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Ceramic, Rattan, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s

Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning mid-century pendant by Alvar Aalto in red and brass and manufactured by Valaistustyö Finland, 1950s. This lamp is one of our favourite Alvar Aalto pendants and seems to be...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s

Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden. AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Model DL82 Drop-leaf Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab
Model DL82 Drop-leaf Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab

Model DL82 Drop-leaf Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model DL82 drop-leaf table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab, 1950/960s. Birch frame, red linoleum table top. Birch parts restored. Good ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Alvar Aalto for Stylclair, lounge chair, beech plywood, braided straw, France, 1930s We present a rare lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto, produced by Stylclair under the license...

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1930s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Straw, Beech, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.
Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.

Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced during the 1930/40s. Steam bent plywood ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Beech

Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A classic L-leg table designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy and retailed by Artek in Finland. This piece exhibits a beautiful vintage patina, with ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Rare Vintage Coffee Table by Artek, Teak & Birch, Finland, circa 1960s
Rare Vintage Coffee Table by Artek, Teak & Birch, Finland, circa 1960s

Rare Vintage Coffee Table by Artek, Teak & Birch, Finland, circa 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare vintage coffee table produced by Artek in Finland, dating to the late 1950s–1960s. The table combines a warm teak tabletop with solid birch legs, a material pairing characteri...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood, Birch, Teak

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Finnish mid century wooden "No 51 / Hallway" armchair in form pressed laminated plywood and birch by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932. ...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern
Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Rare and collectible E60 stool by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced by Artek. This iconic piece features the original yellow laminate seat top, a discontinued and ...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with linen webbing...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Linen, Rattan, Beech

Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980
Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980

Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aaltos. Made in Finland. Material: Alumininum Includes two handles and spacer. No connecting screws / rose screws.

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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950

Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Golden Bell lamp made by Louis Poulsen in Denmark probably in the 1950s. The shade is made of solid bras and very heavy (the newer versions, even the ones from the 60s/70s are made o...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Miami, FL

Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland. This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s. Foil...

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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Art Glass

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass & Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass & Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass & Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

This lamp is a legendary Alvar Aalto design and one of his finest creations. It was first designed in 1954 for the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. The name of course comes f...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto
35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto

35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology in 1921. There were few com...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Table Model.Mx800B 1970's
Alvar Aalto Table Model.Mx800B 1970's

Alvar Aalto Table Model.Mx800B 1970's

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This coffee table, believed to be from the 1970s, is the model MX800B, attributed to renowned Finnish designer and architect Alvar Aalto. Aalto is celebrated as one of the key figure...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Ash, Beech

Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland
Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland

Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover timeless elegance with the Alvar Aalto 1950s Pendant A335B from Valaistustyö KY, Finland. This iconic piece, in its original condition and striking black color, embodies the...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Alvar Aalto furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Alvar Aalto furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alvar Aalto furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 448 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Oy Stockmann AB, and Yrjö Kukkapuro. Prices for Alvar Aalto furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $113 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,662.
Questions About 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 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 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.

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