Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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 A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production.
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$2,750 / item
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass & Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This lamp is a legendary Alvar Aalto design and one of his finest creations. It was first designed in 1954 for the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. The name of course comes f...
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Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954.
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Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A808 By Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A808 floor lamp, manufactured by Valaistustyö, designed by Alvar Aalto. The lamp has a brass base, black leather, and a brass shade. The lamp is in very good used condition.
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A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Made in Finland. Leather wrapped with brass shell.
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Brass
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Leather, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Brass
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp, Model A811, Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s.
This original floor lamp has a white painted metal louvred shade on a brass neck extending into a leather...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Metal, Brass
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 Floor Lamps
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Brass, Steel
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 Floor Lamps
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Brass, Steel
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto 'Lily of the Valley' Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto is the last of the line of floor lamps he designed starting from the 1950s. This one is nicknamed Lily of the Valley (Kielo in Finnish)...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Metal, Brass
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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Metal, Brass
An Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A810, White, Brass & Black Leather, Valaisinpaja 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Floor lamp model A810 designed by Alvar Aalto, retailed by Artek and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland in the 1970s-1980s. This is one of the iconic Aalto lamps and it's in ...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, 1950's floor lamp A808, Valaistustyö, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto circa 1950's floor lamp A808, a timeless piece of vintage design manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland. The iconic finish design by Alvar Aalto is sure ...
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Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 In Brass, Valaistustyö Oy 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Floor lamp model A808 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland in the late 50s- early 60s. The lamp has a futuristic Sci-Fi vibe with the light coming thro...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp in White & Leather A805, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by Aalto in 1954 for the National Pensions Institute in Hel...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto floor lamp A 810 by Valaisinpaja Oy Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A brass floor lamps, stem and base covered with black leather. White lacquered metal shades. Manufactured and marked by Valaisinpaja Oy.
Pair available.
This popular floor light fea...
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Alvar Aalto floor lamp A 810 by Valaisinpaja Oy Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A brass floor lamps, stem and base covered with black leather. White lacquered metal shades. Manufactured and marked by Valaisinpaja Oy.
Pair available.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Metal, Brass
A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s.
The lamp is in original condition with and shows wear consistent with age and use. The...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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$13,067 Sale Price
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Alvar Aalto Model A808 Brass Floor Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Madrid, ES
The A808 lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki. This floor lamp has been manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland in circa 1970s. T...
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Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto Early Floor Lamp Model A 808 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland. Designed for National Pensions Institute in Helsinki.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Brass
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp, model A808, Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s, brass/leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early floor lamp, model A808, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s.
The layered brass shade with internal white enamelled metal diffuser and pul...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Angel wing édition artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-riveted, white-painted metal slats. Black leather-covered tube and base. Polished brass or nickel-plated brass top.
The A805 floor lamp is characterized by the thin strips of ha...
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Late 20th Century European Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$9,011 / item
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A809 By Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Espoo, FI
Early Artek A809 floor lamp, manufactured by Valaistustyö, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959. The lamp has a brass base, black leather, and a white metal shade. The lamp is in good use...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
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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 Floor Lamps
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Metal, Iron
Floor Lamp Model A809 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1959
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp model A809 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland. 1959.
Lacquered steel, brass and leather.
Dimensions:
H: 170 cm/ 5' 7 1/4''
W: 60 cm/ 2'
D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4''...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Alvar Aalto floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto floor lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alvar Aalto floor lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 20 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original floor lamps by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider floor lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Tapio Wirkkala, and Ilmari Tapiovaara. Prices for Alvar Aalto floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,549 and can go as high as $25,661, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,669.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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