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 Tea Trolley 901 by Artek 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek tea cart 901, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. This trolley is from 1940s. In very good condition for its age, and a wonder...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Additional Information:
Material: Glass blown in wooden mould
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Finland
Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto Side Table 1950s-1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
An L-legged side table designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The table is from the 1950s-60s. The table is stained and in fine used condition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 In Brass, Valaistustyö Oy 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Floor lamp model A808 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland in the late 50s- early 60s. The lamp has a futuristic Sci-Fi vibe with the light coming thro...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of X601 Stools in Leather & Birch by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant and classic of design, pair of stools model "X601" designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. Manufactured by Artek during the 1960s. Fan shaped X leg, made by sawing a classic Aalto l...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Leather, Birch
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Wall Console Artek 114A
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Alvar Aalto wall console with two drawers, model 114A, manufactured by Artek in circa 1940s. Artek's stamp from 1930s-1950s on the back of the console. The console has beautiful pati...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by original manufacture Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland, circa 1953, labelled with manufacture's...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 112b shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Original condition, heavy patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and de...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Side/Radio Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Radio table/ side table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Mid-20th Century. Patinated honey colored birch. Good vintage condition, patina an...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Sun-Series Table and Chairs 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Alvar Aalto Sun-series table Artek 330 and Artek 310 chairs 2 pcs. The furniture is old production, 1950s. The set is in great condition. The table is made of painted birch plywood, ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, MA
Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table, model X601, was produced in the mid-1950s. It features a distinctive five-section fa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round Table w/ Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
Alvar Aalto, Model A335B for Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s, this pendant lamp is a classic example of Scandinavian design. The layered, dome-shaped shade creates soft, diffused light, making it perfect fo...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s.
The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more.
A war-time stoo...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal....
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Table 83
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by Finnish architect and modernist pioneer Alvar Aalto, the Model 83 table is a timeless example of functionalist design infused with natural warmth. Originally conceived in...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare piece of history from the late 1930s-early 1940s. The arm chair Alvar Aalto designed for the restaurant section in the New York World Fair of 1939. The chair was produced...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced 1963 by Artek, acquired new by previous owner. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberculosis sanator...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto in natural birch wood with white bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve with solid birch c...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Alvar Aalto ‘Tea Trolley’ Cart 900, Artek Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
Vintage ‘Tea Trolley 900’ cart designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris.
Increasing difficult to get here in the US, the trolley features a white ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto Table 1940s by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Alvar Aalto Table 1940s by Artek. The table has L-legs with finger joints from war-time 1940s. Also finger joints on the sides of the table. Beautiful patina of age.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd.,
Finland, 1929.
Birch.
Stamped.
This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is character...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Coat Rack 109C by Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Coat rack model 109C by Artek, designed by Alvar Aalto. This item is from 1960s, in original condition and has wonderful patina of age.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass & Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
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
Alvar Aalto Mirror Artek 192B
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek mirror model 192B, designed by Alvar Aalto. The mirror has dark brown wooden frame. In very good used condition. The mirror is from around 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Shelf Model No. 111, Finmar, 1st Production 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
The Alvar Aalto 111 Shelf, designed in 1933, is a quintessential example of Aalto's innovative approach to modern design. With its clean lines and func...
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Early 20th Century European Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1970s by Artek, Finland.
Good vintage condition with signs of patina and usage.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Cane
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Manufactured in the 1940s.
Made in Sweden.
This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa.
This item has already been reupholstered and repaired.
Although there are some ...
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 900, White Tiles, Birch & Rattan, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and sought after pieces designed by Alvar Aalto. This traditional, elegant and pragmatic tea cart is made in the style of Scandinavian modern design. The troll...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, circa 1970s. Classic Alvar Aalto design.
Birch legs and structure.
In original condition, with wear consistent wi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Bentwood Stacking Tables By Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning embodiment of functional beauty and minimalist design. Renowned for his innovative approach to furniture, Alvar Aalto's creation is perfect for both modern and traditional interiors, seamlessly blending form and function. Perfect as side tables, coffee tables, or accent pieces, the Alvar Aalto Stacking Tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and green linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Elm
Alvar Aalto Side Table 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
L-legged side table from 1950s designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The table has beautiful patina of age and original cream white linoleum top. The table is in great c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp "Turnip" Model A333 in Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Was Alvar Aalto inspired by a turnip in designing this lamp or was it called turnip later on because of the resemblance? No matter the answer, the design of this lamp is inspiring an...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 by Artek 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek tea cart 901, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. This trolley is from 1940s. In very good condition for its age, and a wonder...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely pine wood photo frame by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek captures the essence of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The piece was crafted circa 197...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Table Model DL82 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek table model DL82, design by Alvar Aalto. The table has light blue linoleum top. The table is from 1950s, in original condition, in really good shape and has beautiful patina of...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto "A115 Hand Grenade" Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Valaistustyö Oy, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare white mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "A115 / Hand Grenade" with a linen fabric shade by Alvar Aalto produced by Valaistustyö Oy in Finland, 1950s. In good original ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 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
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful original Alvar Aalto armchair model 401, which was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name t...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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
Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Artek. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These chairs are the ones with the lower version back support model no. 65. The chairs are ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek (Finland).
New leather top, wood legs and structure.
In great original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic stool model 60 in birch and black pegamoid or faux leather, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. This stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto des...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Faux Leather
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 console, model for Arkek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Skokie, IL
Alvar Aalto console, model 153B prototype for Arkek, Finland, circa 1980s.
Alvar Aalto slat console for Artek, Finland, dating back to the 1970s. ...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful original Alvar Aalto armchair model 401, which was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name t...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Everyman's Table 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek "Everyman's" table, designed by Alvar Aalto, birch with black linoleum. The table is from the 1930s. Great patina and really good condition for its age.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is in very good original condition. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty c...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Y61 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek Y61 stool, birch with black quilted leather upholstery. Designed by Alvar Aalto. In good used condition. There are old joints in the wooden frame. The stool is approximately fr...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Large Expandable Alvar Aalto Wooden Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. The body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. An extension leaf t...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Birch, Oak
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
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Brass, Metal
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
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Alpaca, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A808 By Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A808 floor lamp, manufactured by Valaistustyö, designed by Alvar Aalto. The lamp has a brass base, black leather, and a brass shade. The lamp is in very good used condition.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Stamped Large Mirror in Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic mirror designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in Finland. Very minimalist with straight lines and finger joints. The mirror has holes in the back in a way that enab...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Glass
Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A65 chairs 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chairs are from 1950s. Wonderfully patinated and in good condition. The chairs have finger joints in the seat, and slotted screws...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Birch
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Green Paint, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic model 60 stool in birch, green paint and a 100% beautiful and unique patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of t...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Birch
Finmar Three Legged Stool, Finland 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This stool is a timeless classic which captures the midcentury style.
Model 60.
It is made from birch was designed by Alvar Aalto in Finland and was originally sold in the UK by Fin...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Wood
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland. A tour de force in bent...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Bentwood, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
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
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in London, GB
A simple architectural piece comprising twin ceiling lights on a single back plate, designed by Alvar Aalto and stamped by the Finnish manufacturer Idman.
Overall the fixture is in fair vintage condition with lots of signs of wear from age and use - scratches, dents, dust and fading - all left as found. See images for examples of details and overview, or contact us if you would like more information.
Wiring:
The original wiring has been partially removed, and will need to be replaced prior to install. The original bulb-holders took E27 screw-fitting bulbs; as with all vintage pieces we recommend the use of low heat bulbs to protect the fixture for the future. There are two holes on the plate for installation (fixings not included). The diffusers simply rest in place, and can be removed for shipping.
This design is believed to have been created for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki, which was designed by Aalto and completed in 1962. Idman Oy were a manufacturer of high quality lighting by designers...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian 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.
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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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