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 Sculptural Round Table w/ Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design by the iconic Alvar Aalto for artek. Round birch top about 19 in diameter with a height of 17.5 a good size to use in several locations. In very good condit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
An Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A810, White, Brass & Black Leather, Valaisinpaja 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Floor lamp model A810 designed by Alvar Aalto, retailed by Artek and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland in the 1970s-1980s. This is one of the iconic Aalto lamps and it's in ...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1980s.
Foil label ...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Model DL82 Drop-leaf Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Paint
Armchair 406 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Armchair 406 combines simple elegance with comfort.
Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ALVAR AALTO & VALAISTUTYO - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare wall light in brass by Alvar Aalto. The light is a version of the Classic Alvar Aalto Golden bell...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount in White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount in White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: White lacquered metal
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$3,729 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Dining Set, with 6 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly collectible dining set by Alvar Aalto for Artek, dating to the 1930's. The set includes six dining chairs in laminated birchwood sculptural bentwood legs, cut out b...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
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 X600 stool. It is one of the most iconic models of the famous Finnish architect and ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Night Stands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Alvar Aalto end tables, for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They retain their warm original patina. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as night ...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
$2,800 / set
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The less comm...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation.
With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and warmth, moving easily between p...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,977 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Artek Aalto Pascoe 8 Drawer dresser
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Clifford Pascoe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This vintage chest of eight drawers was produced by Artek-Pascoe, a collaboration between the famed Finnish design company Artek—founded in 1935 by Alvar and Aino Aalto—and Pascoe. I...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Room / Screen Divider, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Pinewood. Produced by Artek, Finland, late 1960s.
Measures:
Height 150 cm
W 200 cm.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Center Table for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek (Finland).
Wood legs and structure.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,721 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Squared Birch Side Table Alvar Aalto 1946 Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage square like form side table from
plywood and birch dining table or side table by Alvar Aalto
designed circa 1946 Finland manufactured circa 1960.
A wonder...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s, manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. Birch a...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$7,890 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Sun Series Garden/Side Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
Old production Alvar Aalto Sun-series garden/side table, from mid-20th century and in great patinated condition. The table is made of painted birch, with a yellow laminate panel in t...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
$2,390 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Aluminium Door Handles
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.
Category
1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,046 Sale Price
30% Off
Alvar Aalto, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded birch side table designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Hedemora, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75"H ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Fabric and Lacquered Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
This price is for a Tank chair in fabric upholstery and clear la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals
By Alvar Aalto, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Forest, BE
Extremely rare set of 6 massive brass door handles by master finish architect Alvar Aalto.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Vintage Aalto vase that was blown into an iron mold. Hand Signed "Alvar Aalto 3030". Manufactured by Iittala Finland.
- Condition: Very good for its age. No cracks or chips. ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
$506 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930/1940s, painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consiste...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
1970s MCM Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 in Smoke Gray Glass by Iittala Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in St. Louis, MO
The famous Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 shown in rarely seen Smoke Gray glass made by Iittala Finland. Retains original label, also etched Alvar Aalto signature to bottom.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Finnish Birch & Black 64 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 2015
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Finnish modern birch wood Model 64 stools originally designed by Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) for Artek in 1930s were made in Finland in 2015. These Mode...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Alvar Aalto L-Legged Table by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek table, birch with cream linoleum. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1960s. A few extra holes in the table legs. Wear consistent with age. Great patina.
Size ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, 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
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Wood, Birch
Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ebberup, DK
Bring iconic Scandinavian design into your child’s world with this original Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto. Designed in 1935, the N65 is a perfect example of Aalto’s innovative approach to...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Teal Top Table 83
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This striking table by Alvar Aalto exemplifies the Finnish master's signature blend of functional modernism and organic warmth. Designed with Aalto's characteristic focus on human-ce...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto 'Peg' Wall Shelves Model 112, Artek 1930s-40s.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer than the normal ones, not to mention a set...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto White 81A Table
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Created by iconic Finnish designer Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, this table is an excellent example of midcentury design. Designed in the 1930s, this table boasts Aalto's si...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamps, Model A 330
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Sacile, PN
Two ceiling lamps model A330 designed from Alvar Aalto in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,434 / item
Rare Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Teak, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely and rare version of the iconic Alvar Aalto stool for Artek with birch legs and a teak top seat. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Hugo Alv...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
$2,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is regarded as ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production.
Floor Light A805 features a hand-riveted shade formed from d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,736 / item
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
35"H x 24"W x 27...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cane, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana, 1st Production 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36 is a timeless piece of Finnish design, created in 1933 and showcasing the elegance and innovation that made Aalto a key figure in the modernist mov...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Plywood
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
Materials
Wool, Birch
Stool, model X602 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool, model X602 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1950s.
Lacquered birch with seat upholstered in artificial leather.
H: 45.5 cm / 17 7/8"
L: 43 cm / 16 7/8"
D: 43 cm / 16 7/8"
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1950s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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.
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stool model Y61 from Alvar Aalto. Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The stools are comfortable and lightweighted.
They are in bes...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Screen 100 Vintage 1960 Pinewood Tambour Room Divider by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Markington, GB
Screen 100 vintage pinewood room divider by Alvar Aalto in very good condition.
The Screen 100 is a room divider designed by Alvar Aalto i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,100 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s chrome wall light light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
$1,050 / item
Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar and aino aalto design wardrobe.
This is very rare not on the vintage market.
Like museum piece.
Category
1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, for Artek. The table features a rectangular blue laminate top that sits atop bent birch wood legs. This design features Aalto’s signature metho...
Category
1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood
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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.
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- What style did Alvar Aalto use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar 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, 2024The 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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