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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
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For 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

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, 1950s Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Artek stools in birch and muliti layered colourful beautiful patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

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

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Birch, Plywood

Midcentury Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface rectang...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Metal

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, 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 Aalto. The chairs are lightweight and can be situated practically in any room or interior, and are easily moved around due to their lightness, both in weight and in appearance. The chairs have beautiful patina and are reupholstered in black premium fabric. Both chairs are stamped "Artek Aalto design Made in Finland...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Metal

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

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Leather, Birch

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

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Birch

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

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Birch

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

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

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Metal

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

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Birch, Paint

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

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Birch

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

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Wool, Beech

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent wi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Paint

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

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Metal

Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed throughout the years that this stool has been often used as a bed side table. It can also b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Birch with rare wine color vinyl. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. A...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

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

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Wood

Important Pair of 'X602' Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1954
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare pair of model ‘X602’ stools designed by Alvar Aalto around 1954. Made of a birch tripod base with exceptional wood detailing and the original black leather seats. In great ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto "Model 60" Stool for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 60 three-legged stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, c.1950s. The stool features a circular birch wood top and bent birch wood legs with Aalto’s signature “L-leg” design. ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Vintage Alvar Alto Low Bench 153A of Birch by Artek in Finland 1980s.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Finish Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) vintage low bench. The bench is made of solid birch with lacquer in the 1980s. by Artek in Finland. Very nice vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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

Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (White laminate)
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

Special Edition of Aalto Stool E60, "Moomintroll" Artek Finland.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Rare "Moomin" special edition of Aalto Stool E60, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. In 2013, in honor of the 80th anniversary, Artek released classic furniture decorated with belov...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

A pair of Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic pair of green model 60 stools in birch. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s, this simple design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in producti...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stoolE60 kids size painted green 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1950s. There is evidence of overpainting There is some damage to the leg of the chair, but there is no problem in using...
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Chair 611 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Chair 611 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, webbing has been newly done.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wood

Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Alto Lounge Chairs 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certainly! The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Aalto Lounge Chairs from the 1980s are exquisitely crafted with a handmade curved wood base, reflecting the iconic mid-century desi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Wood

3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model no 60, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
These three 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 ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Fabric

1940s Aino Aalto Table and 4 Aalto Stools in Marimekko Plastic Laminated Fabric.
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designs are famous worldwide for a number of reasons. Beauty and functionality are at the top of the list. Since these furnitures were designed mainly for the export mar...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plastic

Alvar Aalto Stool X602, 1950s Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brill...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch. Good vintage condition, gorgeous patina. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Bent Birch Wood K65 Stool By Alvar Aalto For Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, counter height stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek features a bent birch wood frame with white laminate 13 inch diameter seat.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1930's. This stool is painted red and white. There is some peeling and damage in the paint here and there, but it is a ...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s. There is some damage to the seat.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60, 1960's, Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in London at a Finnish furniture review in November 1933. The stool’s revolutionary L-leg ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Coppia di poltrone mod. Wingback Artek, Finlandia, 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rivoli, IT
Questa coppia di poltrone modello 401 è stata disegnata da Alvar Aalto per Artek, Finlandia, 1933. La struttura è in multistrato di betulla e con tessuto vintage marrone (piccoli di...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto “X602” Stool for Artek, Finland 1960
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful and rare stool, model “X602”, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland around 1960. This is an exceptional piece of mid-century Scandinavian design! ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Wood

alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1930s. It has a structure that seems to be an early product that is not found in current products. The paint film from ...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 80 years anniversary model
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit, or display surface. Born of modernist ideals and Finnish i...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Bentwood

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather black 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

50's bench 153A natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto design 153A bench. This condition is very nice patine and original finish.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Set of Three Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three Model 60 stools, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch with painted seat. Good vintage condition, minor patina and w...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Paint

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sana...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Sheepskin

Rare Model 30 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare model 30 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, cotton weaved seat. Good vintage condition, minor patina c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Cotton, Birch

alvar aalto chair65 black linoleum top
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 65 black linoleum top.
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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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.

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