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.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1950s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The X-leg or ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Rare Alvar Aalto ceiling lamp model A334 for Valaistustyö, circa 1950.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic and rare pendant light model A 334 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö which is the first edition of those lights that are not produced anymore. The lamp is made in laque...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Alvar Aalto Triple Angel Wing Floor Lamp, model A809, Valaistustyo Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
“Angel Wing” floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland circa 1956. Rare triple head version, model A809, stamped by the original maker, Valaistustyo, to collar of ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
1950s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek 60 Stool / Side Table in Birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Stool 60, originally designed by Aino and Alvar in 1933. This particular example was produced by Artek in Finland circa the 1950s. The stool is crafted from solid birch wit...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
1980s Pair of Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining /Side Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 1980s. Their frames are...
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1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
2010 Pair of Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Side Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in 2010. Their frames are made...
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2010s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric
2012 Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Table 81B Dining Table / Desk in Black
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Table 81B, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1935. This particular example was produced by Artek in Finland in 2012. The piece is constructed of steam-bent Bir...
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2010s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Freeform Stainless Steel Alvar Aalto Bowl for Lilttala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful freeform stainless steel bowl designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala in polished stainless steel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Serving Trolley 901 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
901 Serving Trolley by Alvar Aalto. Authentic, stamp on bottom. 90s. Birchwood frame and linoleum covered trays. 35w 20d 20h
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Finnish Birch & Black 64 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 2015
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Finnish modern birch wood Model 64 stools originally designed by Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) for Artek in 1930s were made in Finland in 2015. These Mode...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch, later painted. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age ...
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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 Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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
C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404
By Aino Aalto, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 54/404 Stackable Hallway Armchairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in Finland in 1932. This design was a padded variant of hallway chair 403, initially ...
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Light 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
Glass, Birch
Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Alvar Aalto, made from birch in a compact functionalist design. Drawers to the right and a filing cabinet to the left with a jalousie door.
Ink spots inside the t...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Set of 5 N65 Children's Chairs by Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Finland
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Artek N65 Children’s Chairs, initially designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935. This particular set dates to the 1950s. The chairs ...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Shade white painted steel. Base and shaft covered with black leather. Polished brass fittings.
Measurements:
H: 170,5 cm/ 5' 7 5/8''
W: 35 cm / 13 3/4''
D: 52 cm/ 20 1/2''
Alvar A...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto White Brass Large "Dobbeltcylinder" Pendants, Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
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
A 'Pair' of Roughly Loved Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Artek stools in birch and multi layered colourful beautiful patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Organic Glass Vase Model Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Hugo Al...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
$2,210 Sale Price
20% Off
2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Aino Aalto, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933. This particular pair was born in the mid 2000s. These classic cantilever loung...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Stools, Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red-laminated birch stools designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1950s.
Seat height is 17.5"
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$2,200 / set
1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An important piece designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek placed at the Finnish Pavillion at the 1939 World's Fair. The table has a solid teak top on laminated maple legs, it retains it's...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Teak
Alvar Aalto Teal Top Table 83
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This striking table by Alvar Aalto exemplifies the Finnish master's signature blend of functional modernism and organic warmth. Designed with Aalto's characteristic focus on human-ce...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
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, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian 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
Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, 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
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Aino Aalto, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. The piece was manufactured in Finland circa 1950s. The strong frame is made fr...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Rubber
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair
By ICF Group, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto Linen and Beech Lounge Chair in very good original condition! 2nd one available with more wear showing on the seat area of the linen. Later photos are showing the 2nd c...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Beech
$1,400 / item
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The Aalto’s use of Finnish b...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Birch
alvar aalto bar stool64 painted black
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch. Good vintage condition, gorgeous patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool 60 In Birch and Red, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Black Alvar Aalto Coffee / Tea Trolley Model 901, Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
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 Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Naturel / Red Linen Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Naturel / Red Linen Webbing for Artek. New, current production.
The stunning Lounge Chair 43 further explores the possibilities of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Birch Stools Model. 60, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These six Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat wi...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, 30s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two model 60 stools, design Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy from the 1930s, Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Icon...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Black / Brown Linen Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Black / Brown Linen Webbing for Artek. New, current production.
The stunning Lounge Chair 43 further explores the possibilities of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
1st Edition Set of 6 Alvar Aalto for FinSven Model 62 Chairs, 1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare set of 6 dining chairs, model 62 designed by Alvar Aalto. These are first editions made and produced by FinSven in the early 1930s. Coming up on 100 years old these chairs sta...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated pierced rings. 28" H x 13" Diameter. Provenance: From the New York City Collection...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$950 Sale Price
32% Off
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brillia...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
$1,261 / item
Pair of Rare Aalto Model 69 Wartime Chairs, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 69 wartime chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1940s. Birch frame with old Artek Zebra fabric upholstery. The legs refer to the wartime when bent birch legs could not be prod...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and first 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, Steel
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
$360 / set
Alvar Aalto Coat Rack model 109C by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek coat rack model 109C, designed by Alvar Aalto. The coat rack is from around the 1960s, and it has a wonderful patina.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate Stools by Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, ICF New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate with blonde birch wood Stools by Artek. Clean ready for use. Stackable. Labeled ICF NYC. Made circa 1970.
Sold as a Pair (2)...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood, Birch
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950's Alvar Aalto Iittala "Savoy" Model 3030 White Cased Glass Vase Signed
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent early version Alvar Aalto Iitala "Savoy" white cased glass vase dating from the late 1940s to 1950s. This is model 3030 and is signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set.
We can dismantle the chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88 in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perfect practical side table for any scandinavian or modern interior, especially with challenging spaces as you can save space with the nesting tables. The measurments are 60x35...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Pair of stools in birch model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of stools model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek during the 1950s. Honey tone birch and black laminate seats. good vintage condition with age related patina and wea...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 'Chair of Our Times' 'Aikaamme Tuote' in Stained Birch, 1929
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Birch
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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