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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
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
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

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Birch

Screen 100 In Pinewood By Alvar Aalto & Artek Designed in Finland 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Wycombe, GB
The Artek 100 Screen was designed by Alvar Aalto with a natural aesthetic for various interiors requiring privacy and separation within a room. Its lightweight design can be utilised...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Pine

Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montréal, QC
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s. Birchwood frame with fuchsia upholstered seat. In good vintage condition, small tear in seat and wear to wood back. Dimensions: 30"H...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Upholstery, Birch

Model DL82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model DL82 table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with linoleum table top. The table has an extendable part that can be f...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Model A110 Pendant, Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model A110 pendant light, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s. Painted metal with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, Red Linoleum surface.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab and retailed by Artek since the 1930s. Alvar Aalto designs are famous ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 & X602 in patinated birch and Niger leather
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stools model X601 & X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s. (Avail...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp for Stora Enso Headquarters, Idman
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This lamp is perfect for Kitchens, counter tops, window fronts, or as lighting for painting walls. It can even be used on the outside balcony for example...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar. The armchair showcases a fluid design, with a gra...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a set of newer production N65 children's chairs designed by famed architect and designer Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek. Easily one of Aalto's most recognized and c...
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Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
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

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Metal

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto dining chairs Model 611, 1960s Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto chairs Model 611, birch wood frame reupholstered with high quality saddle leather straps in cognac color, produced by Artek in the 1970s. The 611 chair was desig...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Bar Stool Artek K65
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Alvar Aalto Bar Stool for Artek, model K65 in original finish. Measurements W 13,5’’ x D 14’’ x H 28’’ Seat Height 23,5''
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Red Seat
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935. In 2013, in honor of the 80th anniversary, Artek released these classic furnitu...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Laminate, Birch

Dining Table/Desk Made In Beechwood By Alvar Aalto From 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
This versatile beech wood dining table/desk combines functionality with timeless elegance. The tabletop is covered with linoleum, which gives a durable and stylish appearance. Desig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Beech

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare color stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch with painted top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent wi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Paint, Birch

Early Model 611 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Early Model 611 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Patinated birch. Natural surface. Good vintage condition, patina consist...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Model "E, A" Tablecloth, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model "E, A" tablecloth designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950s. Fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Marked. Alvar Aalto (1898-1...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric

Alvar Aalto Model Venezia Curtains, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto model Venezia curtains (2 pieces sold together), 1970s. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Marked. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric

Set of Six Door Handles by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of six door handles by Alvar Aalto from the 1960s. Painted aluminum. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age and use. The door handles are sold as a set. Alvar...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Aluminum

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935. In 2013, in honor of the 80th anniversary, Artek released classic furniture dec...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Laminate, Beech

Alvar Aalto foldable table In Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful blue linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were very duarbl...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden. AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Organic and Sculptural Savoy Bowl Small, Pair
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Two beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Aalto clear glass bowls, Iittala, Finland, circa late-20th century. These clear dishes or bowls are taken from the original organic and s...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Glass

Alvar Aalto, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded birch and light-grey fabric lounge chair desisgned by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1970s. seat height 15”. 
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1970s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by original manufacture Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland, circa 1953, labelled with manufacture's...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Birch Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland. Striking Finnish design from the 1950s. Original bi...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Dining Room Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Dining room table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina on the legs co...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Alvar Aa...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood, Teak

Vintage Aalto Table half-round by Alvar Aalto for Artek (coffee table height)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and w...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto tobacco table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vantaa, FI
Alvar Aalto tobacco table ealry 1950s good original condition no restoration done to this table.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Mahogany

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Very hard to find Model 26 armchair is designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek with frame in steel tube, painted matt black and with seat form pressed birch plywood, lacquered in black. Aalto designed Lounge Chair 26...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

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.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Blown Glass

alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Side table, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such deserves to be untouched really. This side table can be even turned into a stool f...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Birch frame, rare color linoleum. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, 1950s Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Artek stools in birch and muliti 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

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Birch

1950s Vintage Alvar Aalto Stool
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lambertville, NJ
'Fan leg' stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured by Artek, Finland, circa 1950. Reupholstered in a beautiful wool by Pierre Fre
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wool, Beech

"Aalto goes high" Spring Chair Model 42 by Shekki
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Although this is one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english, in th...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

original 1930's Alvar Aalto tea trolley 98, Artek, Finland, Finmar ltd label
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto, an original 1930's modernist birch tea trolley model 98, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab for Artek and distributed by Finmar ltd...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Plywood

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Alvar Aalto, Wooden Room Divider, Late 1960s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The 100 slatted wall / room divider by Alvar Aalto is a dynamic interior element assembled from narrow vertical pine slats and can be rolled up and opened as a straight or in numerou...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Pine

Alvar Aalto, Padded Paimio 44 Lounge chair, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium. Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in t...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
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

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Birch, Paint

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto A808 floorlamp Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1955
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and unique early 70s production of the A808 floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto an manufactured by Valaistustyö Ky, Finland 1955. In completely original condition with unpo...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Mirror, 1960s Artek
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. We have seen this type mirror in schools, public buildings, kintergardens, restaurants, and you name it, a...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Glass, Birch

Tea Trolley by Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
An earlier edition of the Alvar and Aino Aalto Tea Trolled for Artek. Using new technology to bend birch wood, the dynamic design duo created a heritage piece that has stood the test...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Artek Table81C 40s Natural Warleg
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Kobe, 28
This is Table 81C of the 40's, wartime specs. This is a detail that goes without saying, but due to the shortage of craftsmen during the war and the inability of factories to operate...
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

1960s Alvar Aalto Vintage Table 91 in Natural Birch Imported by Icf
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TABLE 91 ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1960-1970 Vintage Alvar Aalto for Artek table 91 in birch, imported by ICF. This round table is the largest size that Artek produced, and is still i...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

L-Leg Dining Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
L-leg table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950/1960s. Birch. Rare mint green color linoleum top. Good vintage condition, patina and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Stools E60 Wartime Version, Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more. A war-time stoo...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

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.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Alvar 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.

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