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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 Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek

$2,250

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Decatur, GA

Paimio Chair or Chair 41 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Originally designed in 1931 for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. Aalto aimed to create a chair that promoted patient well-being th...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto Birch Bench, Artek, Finland, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern
Alvar Aalto Birch Bench, Artek, Finland, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern

Alvar Aalto Birch Bench, Artek, Finland, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern

$1,825Sale Price|20% Off

Alvar Aalto Birch Bench, Artek, Finland, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Birch bench designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland in the 1950s. This piece represents an earlier production model, featuring a structural variation with outward-positioned legs c...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

$38,429

Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful early version of the A38 “high back” Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. A substantial and commanding piece, this is among the rarer chair models in Aalto’s oeuvre and remains sel...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

$35,000

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Prague, New Town

‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

$3,600Sale Price|40% Off

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

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek

$8,898 / item

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s
Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

$4,203

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 402 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/1950s. Birch frame with wool fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, heavy...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wool, Birch

Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.
Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.

Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.

$34,000

Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced during the 1930/40s. Steam bent plywood ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Beech

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

$6,917

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

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

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s

$9,006

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Finnish mid century wooden "No 51 / Hallway" armchair in form pressed laminated plywood and birch by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932. ...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

$1,164 / item

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Milan, IT

Three stools model "X-Leg" "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Birch frame with impressive legs connection to the top. Stools sold individually.

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1950s Italian Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

$3,458

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed by Artek in Finland. The chairs are in beautiful vinta...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

$2,305Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

$8,886

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola. Manufactured by Artek in the 1960s, stamped "Artek, Aal...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970
Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

$800Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic simple and elegant design by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Choice bleached and varnished birch with bent legs and a slatted bench top. Great bench side table or a small cocktail t...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's

Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's

$7,556

Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Uccle, BE

Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered ecru cotton blend fabric. One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

$33,625

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A mid century Alvar Aalto “Tank” chair, model 400, produced by Artek in the 1950s. This example has been fully renovated and newly upholstered in first grade sheepskin that beautiful...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Early N65 Children Chair Alvar Aalto Artek Finland 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Early N65 Children Chair Alvar Aalto Artek Finland 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Early N65 Children Chair Alvar Aalto Artek Finland 1960s

$960

Mid-Century Modern Early N65 Children Chair Alvar Aalto Artek Finland 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Hamburg, DE

An early version of the N65 children's chair by Finnish manufacturer Artek, based on a design by Alvar Aalto from the 1930s. This version of the seat was only available until around ...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wood

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek

$16,919 / item

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

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern
Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

$1,501

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Rare and collectible E60 stool by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced by Artek. This iconic piece features the original yellow laminate seat top, a discontinued and ...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60
Alvar Aalto Stool 60

Alvar Aalto Stool 60

$900

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

Materials

Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41

$7,400

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

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 frame is bent into a closed curve...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

$3,200

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

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. 35"H x 24"W x 27...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Cane, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

$1,400

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

By Finsven, Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 birch stool. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design. Swedish production Finsven from the late 1940s. Great patina, ...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s
Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

$840

Vintage Red Linoleum N65 Children Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Hamburg, DE

An N65 children's chair by Finnish manufacturer Artek, based on a design by Alvar Aalto from the 1930s. Shown here with a red linoleum seat. This icon of Scandinavian design is hard...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Other

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

$1,140 / item

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with linen webbing...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Linen, Rattan, Beech

Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

$2,281 / set

Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame, red linoleum seat. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. T...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

$3,170

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, 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 Seating

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek

$16,919 / set

Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra 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 Artek Zebra uphol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$3,362 / set

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

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

$17,869

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is r...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

$17,091Sale Price / set|20% Off

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restau...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood
Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

$940

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ebberup, DK

Bring iconic Scandinavian design into your child’s world with this original Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto. Designed in 1935, the N65 is a perfect example of Aalto’s innovative approach to...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Vintage Alvar Aalto 153A Bench, Bentwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Vintage Alvar Aalto 153A Bench, Bentwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Vintage Alvar Aalto 153A Bench, Bentwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Alvar Aalto 153A Bench, Bentwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

Bench 153 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 benc...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Model 406 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Model 406 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Model 406 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$3,200 / set

Model 406 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Denmark. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previous mark where ICF label was is pictured for both chairs.

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Cotton, Birch

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek

$8,459 / item

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

$840

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, Chaise Longue, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1947
Alvar Aalto, Chaise Longue, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1947

Alvar Aalto, Chaise Longue, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1947

$18,500

Alvar Aalto, Chaise Longue, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1947

By Alvar Aalto

Located in High Point, NC

A birch bentwood and beige fabric webbing chaise longue designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennusyötehdas, A.B., Turku, Finland, c. 1947. Provenance: Philli...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Funky Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60
Funky Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60

Funky Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60

$1,501

Funky Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Kangasala, FI

Early iconic Alvar Aalto's stool 60 from the 1940's with beautiful and warm patina on the L-legs. Reupholstered with funky and colorful fabric. The color scheme that takes your mind...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Wool, Birch

Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1940's
Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1940's

Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1940's

$12,000 / set

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana, 1st Production 1933
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana, 1st Production 1933

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana, 1st Production 1933

$6,207

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana, 1st Production 1933

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Uxbridge, GB

This Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36 is a timeless piece of Finnish design, created in 1933 and showcasing the elegance and innovation that made Aalto a key figure in the modernist mov...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, A Pair of Vintage Stools in Birch, Model "60", Made at Artek, 1970s
Alvar Aalto, A Pair of Vintage Stools in Birch, Model "60", Made at Artek, 1970s

Alvar Aalto, A Pair of Vintage Stools in Birch, Model "60", Made at Artek, 1970s

$1,800 / set

Alvar Aalto, A Pair of Vintage Stools in Birch, Model "60", Made at Artek, 1970s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing pair of stools in a lacquered birch. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "K60". This vintage set is from the 1970s "Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976), was a Finni...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Set of 2 Mid Century Easy Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1933
Set of 2 Mid Century Easy Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1933

Set of 2 Mid Century Easy Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1933

$19,815 / set

Set of 2 Mid Century Easy Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1933

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pair of model 402 easy chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek in Finland, represents a seminal achievement in early Scandinavian modernism. The chairs showca...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Wool

Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s
Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s

Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s

$6,605 / set

Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced during the 1970s by Artek, Finland. Good vintage condition with signs of patina and usage.

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch, Cane

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

$1,400

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Finsven

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 birch stool. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design. Swedish production Finsven from the late 1940s. Great patina, ...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

$1,136Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous slatted bench in hand selected birch designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use. Please see all pics and video as t...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland
Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland

$3,170Sale Price|35% Off

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

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 Seating

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Metal

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

$1,501

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

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

Checkerboard Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek/Supreme
Checkerboard Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek/Supreme

Checkerboard Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek/Supreme

$2,600

Checkerboard Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek/Supreme

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2017. Finland. Extremely rare collaboration between Supreme and Artek

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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek

Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek

$17,797 / item

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar
Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar

Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar

$3,800

Early Alvar Aalto 'Hallway' Chair 'Model 403' for Finmar

By Finmar, Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finmar Model 403 'Hallway' chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced from 1930 through 1950 in Finland. The chair features a honey toned birch wood with bent plywood seat and backre...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962

Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962

$4,563

Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Odense, DK

A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962. Birch, green fabric and leather. Great original condition with age related wear. Stamp...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950

Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950

$1,345

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 Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool model Y61 by Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool model Y61 by Artek

Alvar Aalto Stool model Y61 by Artek

$798Sale Price|30% Off

Alvar Aalto Stool model Y61 by Artek

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek's model Y61 stool, birch with black saddle belts. Designed by Alvar Aalto. In very good used condition. Airy design and beautiful Y-shaped leg structures.

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Alvar Aalto, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Raffia, Finland, 1980s
Alvar Aalto, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Raffia, Finland, 1980s

Alvar Aalto, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Raffia, Finland, 1980s

$9,800 / set

Alvar Aalto, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Raffia, Finland, 1980s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 8 birch and raffia dining room chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1980s. Minor to moderate wear to fabric and wood frame consistent with norm...

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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Raffia, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

$3,170

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

$3,458

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

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 X-leg or ...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932
Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932

Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932

$27,500

Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Danville, CA

Rare original Alvar Aalto Paimio sofa design circuit 1932 by Finmar, Finland. Spectacular bent plywood frame, recent neutral green micro chenille upholste...

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Chair 68 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Chair 68 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Chair 68 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$2,305 / set

Chair 68 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Alvar Aalto designed Chair 68 in 1935. It is closely related to the iconic Stool 60. It incorporates a three-piece backrest extension. The chairs can be stacked up to four pieces hig...

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1930s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

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.

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Questions About Alvar Aalto Seating
  • What is Alvar Aalto known for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What style did Alvar Aalto use?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto?
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    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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