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
Alvar Aalto Hat Rack / Coat Hanger in Birch, Model 109, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful functional coat hanger model 109 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. This versatile shelf is in full birch and features three metal hooks, a rod for hangers and a top rack for hats...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
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
Alvar Aalto Cabinet 217 Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 217 cabinet with sliding doors, from 1950s by Alvar Aalto. In wonderful condition. The cabinet has one large shelf inside.
The Artek 217 cabinet, desi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Aluminium Door Handles
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
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
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek, (Finland)
Leather top, wood legs and structure.
In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Small Alvar Aalto Side Table Model 86 in Birch for Artek, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern side table model 86 by Architect Alvar Aalto for Artek. The table is in full birch with the iconic bent legs. This small size side table can be used in any room, a...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
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
Black Alvar Aalto Coffee / Tea Trolley Model 901, Birch, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto first introduced this model cart in the 1930s. It is one of the simplest of his cart series. Inspirations of the British tea culture as well as Japanese wood works are ev...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
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
Materials
Plywood, Birch, Bentwood, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
Vintage Aalto Table half-round by Alvar Aalto for Artek (coffee table height)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and w...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina, wear and bruises of time and use. Circa 1940-1950. Original green fabric upholste...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
The "39" Chaise Longue was designed by the notorious Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) in 1936–37 and manufactured by Artek Oy. This design is present in The Met Museus collec...
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1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch
Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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
Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Original Alvar Aalto classic 69 chair manufactured in the 1930´s with great honey patina. These original dark chairs are rarely found. It is therefor a coll...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Red Paint, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic red model 60 stool in birch and beautiful patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in produ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Artek Zebra uphol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Basel, BS
Created by Alvar Aalto, this high-back dining chair features a sturdy birch core along with birch laminate and veneer. Its solid birch legs and a high back crafted from molded birch ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Finnish Mid Century "A704" Desk Lamp in Metal & Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish desk / table lamp model "A704" by Alvar Aalto produced and stamped by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Solid bent birch
First edition 1934
Original 1930s, no restoration
Very good vintage condition
Alvar Aalto’s four-legged Stool E60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear con...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
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 Stool X601 Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek X601 stool, design by Alvar Aalto. Birch with black leather, fan legs, wonderful patina of time. In good condition for its age.
Artek X601 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
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.
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto - Low Chest of Drawers in Birch Finmar Label c1935
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This piece is very rare and stunning example of Scandinavian design. Known for his innovative approach to modernist furniture, Aalto's low chest of drawers combines sleek minimalism ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early example of the model 83 dining table designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced in Turku, Finland by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas during the 1930s. Signed with stamp Aalto design Made...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 in White and Birch for Artek, 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto first introduced this model 901 cart in the 1930s. It is the simplest of his cart series. Inspirations of the British tee culture as well as Japanese wood works is eviden...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
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 model A 3305 pendant.
Origi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finmar Model 403 'Hallway' chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced from 1930 through 1950 in Finland. The chair features a honey toned birch wood with bent plywood seat and backre...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Alvar Aalto Brass & Black Hand Grenade Pendants A110, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The hand grenade is one of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lamps, with its nickname derived from the resemblance with the hand grenade. The model number is A110, but is usually seen in pai...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Alvar Aalto Model 90 A Round Dining Room Table for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Alvar Aalto model 90 A round dining room table for Artek in the mid 1900s, rare teak top with black painted birch L-legs, good original vintage condition. Minor wear consistent with ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Large White Flush Mount Model. A622, Valaisinpaja 1970s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic ceiling pendant model A622, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s, and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland in the 1970s. In line with all Aalto furniture and lighting...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Table by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific vintage Aalto table is entirely original and has a wonderful patina from age and use. Acquired directly from its original owner, it has great provenance.
18"h X 28.25"d
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, pine
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
Pine.
Alvar Aalto’s “Screen 100” designed in 1936 is a sculptural room divider made entirely of individual pin...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Bentwood Beech Stools or End Tables, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1990s. They are constructed of beech with low maintenance white laminate ...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Alvar Aalto Coffee Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto coffee table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aalto...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consist...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Glass Savoy Vase and Bowls
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s, Mid-Century Modern, blown glass 'Savoy' vase and bowls designed by Alvar, signed/marked.
Measures: H. 10/4/3, W. 11/13.5/10, D. 10/11/9.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 2000s. Their frames...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Artek 112B-2 Shelf 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek shelf model 112B-2, birch. Shelf is from the 1960s and in good original condition. Design by Alvar Aalto.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful drawer shelf / console by Alvar Aalto in solid birch and oak veneer for Artek. A small and very practical addition to your entrance or any wall space to keep keys or smal...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers Association and the council chamber of the town hall of Säynätsalo. The lamp with model...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s
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
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Wooden Room Divider, Screen 100 in Pine, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The 100 slatted wall / room divider by Alvar Aalto is a dynamic interior element assembled from narrow vertical pine slats and can be rolled up and opened as a straight or in numerou...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 in White and Birch for Artek, 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto first introduced this model 901 cart in the 1930s. It is the simplest of his cart series. Inspirations of the British tee culture as well as Japanese wood works is eviden...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940s. Restored.
Measures 30.5” deep 28.5” tall 24.5” wide seat height 16” seat depth 21”
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Table Foldable 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Alvar Aalto foldable table by Artek in 1960s. In wonderful condition for its age! Birch with white laminate. The bottom of the table is marke...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 83 Birch Dining Table, Finland 1930
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Alvar Aalto Model 83 Birch Dining Table, Finland 1930’s
Measures 71.5” long 28.5” tall 39” deep
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The trolley features a white ceramic-tiled top, and has an attached ...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Rattan
Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto 'Peg' Wall Shelves Model 112, Artek 1930s-40s.
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
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
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restau...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp in White & Leather A805, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by Aalto in 1954 for the National Pensions Institute in Hel...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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.
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto K65 Stools by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek K65 stools 4 pcs, design by Alvar Aalto. The stools are from 1960s, and there is an old Artek's stamp on the bottom of the stool. In good condition and great patina of age.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Wooden Room Divider, Screen 100 in Pine, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The 100 slatted wall / room divider by Alvar Aalto is a dynamic interior element assembled from narrow vertical pine slats and can be rolled up and opened as a straight or in numerou...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more. A war-time stoo...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. The stool is from 1960s and has a beautiful patina of time. It has finger-joints and slotted screws.
The Artek Stool 60, designed by Alvar A...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two wall shelves model 112B-2 designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, beautiful patina consistent...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair 'Small Paimio' model 42 designed by Alvar Aalto,
Finland, 1932.
Painted birch veneer and bent plywood.
Stamped.
H: 61.5 cm
W: 60.5 cm
D: 78 cm
SH: 37 cm
A...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto White Brass Large "Dobbeltcylinder" Pendants, Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Large Alvar Aalto "dobbeltcylinder" pendants made by commission at Louis Poulsen & Co., Denmark in the 1960s. White lacquered metal and brass. NOTICE: Very similar to Aa...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
A pair of Artek chairs model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. These chairs are from 1950s and have a beautiful patina of age. In great original condition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas in Finland.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Model 109 Alvar Aalto Coat Rack, circa 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 109 Alvar Aalto coat rack from the 1940s. Birch with metal hooks. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aalto design.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335B, Brass & White metal, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
As Alvar Aalto often took his inspiration from his surrounding nature, this layered design creates an eye-pleasing experience and is also inspired from the beehive, even though the b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto 'Lily of the Valley' Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto is the last of the line of floor lamps he designed starting from the 1950s. This one is nicknamed Lily of the Valley (Kielo in Finnish)...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.
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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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