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
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
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
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950's.
Lacquered metal.
Dimensions
H: 21 cm / 8 1/8"
W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8"
D: 33 cm / 8 1/8"
Provenance: From Stora Enso'...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Chest of Drawers Model B96 by Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek B96 chest of drawers, birch. Design by Alvar Aalto. Good used condition. The bottom of the chest of drawers has four wooden wheels, and there is a compartment with a shelf at t...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Round Birch Bent Leg Nesting Tables c.1950s Made in Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto round birch bent leg nesting tables c.1950s made in Sweden.
Super clean antique condition.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Black / Brown Linen Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
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
Vintage Paimio #41 Plywood Armchairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern Paimio #41 arm chairs originally designed by modernist architect Alvar Aalto in 1928 were manufactured by Artek and made in Finland circa 1970...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood, Lacquer
$9,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with original metal canopy and white bottom rim, early example by original manufacture Valais...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather.
Rare model.
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, and glassware,...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Alvar Aalto Teal Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This iconic Alvar Aalto Stool is a masterclass in minimalist design and enduring craftsmanship. Aalto's celebrated bent plywood construction is on full display, with three gracefully...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Naturel / Red Linen Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
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 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 Alvar Aalto model 60 stools in birch and black laminate, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1930s, manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in Finland, and retailed ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Laminate
$5,772 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Light Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. In good used condition, and beautiful patina of age. The stool is from 1960s. It has finger-joints and slotted screws.
The Artek Stool 60, d...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Mirror Artek 192B
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit, or display surface.
Born of modernist ideals and Finnish...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Room divider model 100 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early Alvar Aalto Large size Savoy Vase Finland 1950s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase. Large free flowing form. This example is early with the Alvar Aalto etched named. this example with several bubbles left in the glass during formation. ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Uppsala, SE
Alvar Aalto chair model 65, for Artek. This is from the much sought after Swedish production made in the city of Hedemora, between 1946-1956. Frame of steam bent birch. The Hedemora ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
A 'Pair' of Roughly Loved Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
1939 World's Fair Marked Center Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare, museum quality, table with a solid teak top on laminated maple legs. Retaining a partial label from the 1939 World's Fair.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Teak, Maple
Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Alvar Aalto model laminated birch dining chairs produced by Artek in the late 1940's. Fabric is original. Chairs' upholstery frame requires rework.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
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
$3,655 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto, Model A334 for Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a rare ceiling lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto, known as Model A334. It was created around 1950 for the Finnish lighting manufacturer Valaistustyö. The lamp features Aalto’s si...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tea trolley 901, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice vintage condition for this iconic tea trolley. Height 56 cm, 60x88 cm
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20th Century Scandinavian Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools with Fan Legs & Brown Leather, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed throughout the years that this stool has been often used as a bed side table. It can also b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Night Stands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Alvar Aalto end tables, for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They retain their warm original patina. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as night ...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
$2,800 / set
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Birch with rare wine color vinyl. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
A...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto 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
Original Midcentury Alvar Aalto Coat Rack / Shelf Stora Enso Building, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this original coat rack with shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1960 featuring birch wood, metal coat hooks and early nickel plated steel hanger ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, 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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,231 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer.
Originally designed in 1945 and produced by its original manufacturer, Artek of Finland.
This bench i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,350 / item
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
$3,655 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Highback Cantilever Chair Model 36/401 Birch & Rusty Red Wool, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage birch highback lounge chairs model 36/401 by Alvar Aalto. Upholstered with original rusty red wool and with an amazing honey coloured patina to the bent birchwood. Designed 1933 and manufactured in the 1950s by Artek, Finland.
The high-back cantilever Armchair 401...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early stool "model 60" designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland in the 1940s. In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Stable.
D...
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1940s 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
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland and manufactured 1980s.
A wonderful timeless tea car...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Chair 11 by Alvar Aalto for Artek/Finmar, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Chair 11 (with Finmar label)
Designer: Alvar Aalto
Year: 1929
One of Alvar Aalto’s first modern furniture designs.
“Advertised as the ‘auditorium chair...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sana...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Sheepskin
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
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, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent wi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Important Pair of 'X602' Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1954
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare pair of model ‘X602’ stools designed by Alvar Aalto around 1954. Made of a birch tripod base with exceptional wood detailing and the original black leather seats. In great ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A809 in White and Black Leather, Valaistustyö 1960s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto floor lamp model A809 made by Valaistustyö in the 1960s. This lamp has three white metal cone shaped shades. The shades consist of concentric slats allowing light to go a...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$16,114 Sale Price
50% Off
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The less comm...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
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
Authentic Stool 60 in Lacquered Birch with Laminate Seat by Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Authentic Stool 60 in lacquered birch with laminate seat by Alvar Aalto & Artek.
In the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. In col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Vintage White Bench by Designer Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Artek's 153A bench was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945 and is still a modern and elegant design piece today.
The seat is made of solid birch and rests on ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60, Marimekko Fabric, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These three Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1940s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric
$4,617 Sale Price / set
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
Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1980s.
Foil label ...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930/1940s, painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consiste...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704 in White and Black Leather, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the 1950s. Viljo Hirvonen and Alvar Aalto started their work...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Ceiling light Model B 335 Designed for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model B 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy. The lamp creates a warm, diffuse light when switched on, a result of the ingenious design that features several rows of perforated steel rings. The bottom ring is pierced powder coated aluminum shade
Included in page 494 from “1000 Lights 1878 to 1959” (vol.1) from Taschen
vintage retro Scandinavian...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Aino Aalto Child Measuring Table in Birch, Collector Item, Artek 1950's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table/sidetable was first designed as a measuring table for babies in hospitals. It has a metric measuring unit attached to it, and a sliding wooden piece to adjust according to...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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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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