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Alvar Aalto Seating

Finnish, 1898-1976

An architect and designer, Alvar Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.

Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.

Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.

Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed of two laminated birch loops; the seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.

Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.

Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.

Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 Seating

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Metal

Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960. New upholstered with lambskin Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber. Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.  
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Paded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Metal

Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen in 1929. The chair showcase a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, enhanced by...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Price noted is for a pair of Tank chairs in f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum. Made in the 1960s at Artek. Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is t...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s A Scandinavian (Finland) chair by Alvar Aalto model E65 designed in the 1930s. This chair dates from the 1950s and is in ORIGINAL ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early 1930s.. Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Lounge Chair, Birch, Cowhide, Finland, 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An early production moulded birch and cowhide "Tank" lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, Finland, c. 1940. Provenance: Henr...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Cowhide, Birch

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. Measures: 35"H x...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Cane, Birch

Armchair Model 35, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair Model 35, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with wool fabric upholstery. Rich patina consistent with age and...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Wool, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Stool 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, strong patina with some chips. Please see picture 3 for accurate color.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is one of the rare Aalto chair creations and it is in beautif...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Paimio Sanatorium Armchair "Hallway Chair" Model 403 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
In the early 1930s, Finnish architect Alvar Aalto achieved a milestone in architectural history with the creation of the Paimio Sanatorium, a visionary project that combined art, des...
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1930s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Maple

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Kvadat Tonus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Alvar Aalto Dining Chairs Set of Six circa 1970s Warm Original Patina
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, and retailed by The Scandinavian Design Store in NYC, one of the pioneering stores bringing Danish Modern design...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The K65 model stool was designed by Alvar Aalto between 1933 and 1935. The height is designed for combinations with high tables or counters. The low backrest provides the right suppo...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wood

Set of Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 3 beautiful model X600 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, these stools come with great quality and attention to detail. Th...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in molded plywood and solid birch. Unrestored condition with partly significant wear. Lat...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Plywood

Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chairs model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. 35"H x ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Cane, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is regarded as ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing. The load-be...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Linen, Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchairs made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original dark blue flax linen webbing. ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Linen, Birch

Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 Seating

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Metal

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vienna, AT
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian modern vintage authentic duo pair model 66 from lacquered birch and red laminate 1930s, Finland. An early model chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek with great ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 Seating

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Wood

Alvar Aalto K65 Stools by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek K65 stools 4 pcs, design by Alvar Aalto. The stools are from 1960s, and there is an old Artek's stamp on the bottom of the stool. In good condition and great patina of age.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic model 60 stool in birch and white formica. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in production a...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, 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 Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Fan Leg Stool X601 Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
Model no. X601 is a modernist classic, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. This versatile piece is lightweight, yet sturdy and easy to use in both public and private spaces as a stool o...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Ash, Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is one of the rare Aalto chair creations and it is in beautif...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Set of 4 Vintage Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chairs by Artek in Laminated Birch, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Set of vintage production model 66 chair by Alvar Aalto made in the 1960s. The chairs are made of laminated birch and black linoleum and have a beautiful glow and patina. Beautifully...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Paded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Metal

Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable 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 Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto K65 Stools by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek K65 stools 4 pcs, design by Alvar Aalto. The stools are from 1960s, and there is an old Artek's stamp on the bottom of the stool. In good condition and great patina of age.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

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 Seating

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Faux Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto, ICF Group
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 Seating

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Cotton, Beech

A Pair Of Classic Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stools ca' 1970's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of three-legged "fan" leg stools by Alvar Aalto. Purchased in the 1970's.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Y61 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek Y61 stool, birch with black quilted leather upholstery. Designed by Alvar Aalto. In good used condition. There are old joints in the wooden frame. The stool is approximately fr...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. The stool is from 1960s and has a beautiful patina of time. It has finger-joints and slotted screws. The Artek Stool 60, designed by Alvar A...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and green linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Elm

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and blue linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Aalto Bench / TV stand by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Aalto Bench is lightweight, versatile, and equally at home in the public and private spheres. The seat is composed of solid birch wood and features vertical recesses that make the be...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair, Model 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alvar Aalto cantilever chair, model 31. A very rare 1st edition model 31 lounge chair by Alvar Aalto in birch plywood with a floating bac...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Vintage Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Clean lines and a simple structure define the design of Chair 65. A low, rectangular backrest is formed from a single piece of birch plywood and has a slight curve that forms natur...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Bentwood

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Stylclair, lounge chair, beech plywood, braided straw, France, 1930s We present a rare lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto, produced by Stylclair under the license...
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1930s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Straw, Beech, Plywood

Alvar Aalto X600 Stool, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Argelato, BO
Alvar Aalto, Birch Stool, Model X600, by Artek, circa 1960s. A naturally colored Alvar Aalto' s X600 stool. It is one of the most iconic models of the famous Finnish architect and ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 406 armchair for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous and elegant cantilever design armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto in 1939 and produced until today by Artek. This armchair consists of a cantilevered birchwood frame, thats m...
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1970s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vienna, AT
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian modern vintage authentic duo pair model 66 from lacquered birch and red laminate 1930s, Finland. An early model chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek with great ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, Early Example, circa 1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, circa 1934-1935. Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Original Alvar Aalto classic 69 chair manufactured in the 1930´s with great honey patina. These original dark chairs are rarely found. It is therefor a coll...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto X600 Stool by Artek Birch and Leather
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek X600 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. Birch with original black leather upholstery. In good used condition. Surface wear on the leather. Great patina of age. The Artek X600 Sto...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A65 chairs 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chairs are from 1950s. Wonderfully patinated and in good condition. The chairs have finger joints in the seat, and slotted screws...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Hallway chairs model 403 from 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 403 armchair, "Hallway chair", 2 pcs. Birch frame with original red fabric upholstery attached with nails. Upholstery intact. Wooden parts in good condition. Great patina on th...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, 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 Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Pair of Hallway Armchairs Model 403 in Honey Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chairs model 402 designed for the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by Aalto. This beautiful pair is from the 1950s. Even tho...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto X602 Stool for Artek, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Exclusive 'Fan Leg' Stool by Alvar Aalto - Iconic Design from the 1950s" Discover the timeless charm of the 'Fan Leg' stool, model X602, designed by the renowned Alvar Aalto and ma...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wood

E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s Three Scandinavian (Finland) chairs by Alvar Aalto model E66 designed in the 1930s. These three seats date from the 1950s and are...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

alvar aalto chair611 50's natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
designed by alvar aalto . Manufactured in the 1950s. Paint is in original condition. The paint film is thin.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Plywood, Birch, Bentwood, Lacquer

Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina, wear and bruises of time and use. Circa 1940-1950. Original green fabric upholste...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Upholstery, Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Red Paint, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 Seating

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Birch

"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
The "39" Chaise Longue was designed by the notorious Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) in 1936–37 and manufactured by Artek Oy. This design is present in The Met Museus collec...
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1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Wood

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek X601 stool, design by Alvar Aalto. Birch with black leather, fan legs, wonderful patina of time. In good condition for its age. Artek X601 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Alvar Aalto seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 213 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Yrjö Kukkapuro, and Oy Stockmann AB. Prices for Alvar Aalto seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $480 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,221.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Seating
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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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