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 Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drop-leaf, gatefold birch, dining table was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto and retailed by Finsven in the late 1940s. This early model has two drop-leaves that can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Sun-Series Table and Chairs 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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, ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
$6,570 / set
1970s Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek H Leg Extension Dining Table in Beech
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a H-Leg Extension Dining Table, originally designed by Alvar & Aino Aalto in 1956. This particular example was produced by Artek in Finland dates to the 1970s. The piece is c...
Category
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto, Sconce or Flush Mount, Lacquered Metal, Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal sconce / wall light or flush mount designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,375 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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.
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60, Beige Linoleum and Black Legs, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Teak Aalto Model 60 Stools, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with teak top. Good vintage condition, patina consist...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
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 ...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1950s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round sea...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
$2,867 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
$2,848 Sale Price
33% Off
Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles and basket of woven rattan cane. The trolley is in very good original condition with no repairs.
The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become acquainted with though their many travels, as well as by the Japanese woodwork and architecture they admired. The striking Tea Trolley 900...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Beech
An Alvar Aalto Triangular Umbrella Stand in Birch and Brass, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Umbrella stand designed by the one and only Alvar Aalto and manufactured in the late 60s by Artek. A very simple yet elegant design. The item is in good condition with an exeptionall...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 in White and Birch for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, 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 Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Alvar Aalto
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
Early Alvar Aalto nr. 31 Laminated Plywood Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptionally early example of the cantilever chair nr.31. Also manufactured by the Huonekalu-ha Rakennustyotehdas oy , Turku Finland. Ca. 1939.
This example from the original own...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Finnish Mid Century "A704" Desk Lamp in Metal & Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto large coffee low table, Artek c 1970s, birch with white laminate top
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto, Finland (designer)
Coffee Table
Originally designed c. 1933, this example produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1970s.
Birch and white laminate
L 120 cm W 80 cm, H 56 cm
Ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960's for children’s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is stool NE60 for children’s. This stool is painted green .
This stool was manufactured in the 1960s.
There is evidence of overpainting
There is some da...
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
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”
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto N65 Artek Kid's Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by legendary Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, this charming children’s chair is a scaled-down classic that embodies the same elegant simplicity and craftsmanship ...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1940-50s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. The stool is from 1940s-1950s and it has a wonderful patina of age. It has finger-joints and slotted screws.
The Artek Stool 60, designed by...
Category
1940s 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...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit, Zebra and Brass, 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
An imposing and not to mention rare pair of Alvar Aalto chairs designed for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki in the early 1960s. Th...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Bench with Johanna Gullichsen Helios Fabrics
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek bench, designer Alvar Aalto. The bench has recently been reupholstered with Johanna Gullichsen's Helios Ochre fabric. The bench is in good used condi...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Coffee Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, 1950's floor lamp A808, Valaistustyö, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto circa 1950's floor lamp A808, a timeless piece of vintage design manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland. The iconic finish design by Alvar Aalto is sure ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1970s by Artek, Finland.
Good vintage condition with signs of patina and usage.
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Cane
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The sofa, also known as the Tank sofa, is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in...
Category
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
$25,000
Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf is easier to hang with four screws instead of eight.
The shelf unit is pre mid 1950s and is...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Bedside Table for Paimio Sanatorium
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Alvar aalto design bed side table for paimio sanatorium
It is original paint and mark.
it was actually used in paimio sanatorium.
Category
1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Iron
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar & Aino Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan Model 91 & a91, Finmar, 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Alvar & Aino Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan is a remarkable example of early twentieth century modernist design, blending functionality and elegance in one striking piece. D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1970s Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Model 45 Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 45 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1947. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland and date back to the 19...
Category
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Alvar Aalto Cantilevered Leather Lounge Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 406 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto. The cantilevered frame is a bent birch wood that gives the seat a floating effect. The chair's seat and seatback is finished i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Leather
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century 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.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,756 Sale Price
30% Off
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between 1946-1956. Mad from solid and laminated birch throughout. Beautiful honey toned color ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Model A330 is the more complex variation of the popular and more simple model A330S / 'The Golden Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Birch + Black Linoleum ‘81B’ Dining Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully crafted ‘81B’ rectangular dining table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1950s. This Scandinavian Modern table is constructed of solid Finnish birch wood in a wa...
Category
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,791 / set
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Black Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and black 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...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,003 Sale Price
32% Off
Alvar and Aino Aalto A820 Wardrobe
By Alvar Aalto, Aino 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 nest table 88 40's for FInsven
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
size
W76 × D42 × H62 cm
W66 × D42 × H55 cm
W57 × D42 × H48 cm
nesting table desingned by ALVAR AALTO.
Made in Hedemora in Sweden during WW2.And For Finsven that made for comp...
Category
1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A good and early example by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden bentwood birch and black laminate Stool 60. Circa 1950. Fully signed on the bottom with ink stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, Made...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Extra Large Dining Table, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960
Special commission, unique piece of measure: 246 x 140 x73 cm
Wood legs and structure.
In original condition, with minor wear consi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
$15,679 Sale Price
25% Off
Early Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch frame with oak veneer table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
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.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,935 Sale Price
40% Off
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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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