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
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
Materials
Straw, Beech, Plywood
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
A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round sea...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round sea...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Mid Century Finnish Birch Wood K65 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century Finnish modern birch wood and blue upholstered K65 stools originally designed by Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) for Ar...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Birch, Plywood
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, 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
Materials
Birch
Vintage low stool / side table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1960-70
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage low stool by Alvar Aalto dating from the 1960s/70s, made in Finland. A rare to find low variant of Stool 60.
Sold by ICF New York, 57th St NY. The ICF label is present to th...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
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 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
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set Of 4 Alvar Aalto X600 Stools in Birch & Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 model X600 stools 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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Beige Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 3 Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Stools in Birch, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 3 Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s.
These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Birch Stools or Pedestals / Side Table, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s.
These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beautiful honey...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60, Beige Linoleum and Black Legs, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed 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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Birch Stools Model. 60, Artek 1930s
By 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
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Birch Stool 60 by Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL 60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1960
1 sold 1 available
Alvar Aalto released the stool 60 in 1933 after testing the sturdiness of the design by throwing it repeatedly on the floor ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric.
One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto bar stools for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto bar stools for Artek with early construction details and good vintage honey colour. Stamped artek.
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Plywood
A 'Pair' of Roughly Loved Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, 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
Materials
Metal
Sheikki 'Aalto goes high' Graffiti Art on Alvar Aalto Chair Model 42, 2020
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Although this is one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english, in th...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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
Materials
Wool, Beech
Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools with Fan Legs & Brown Leather, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Leather, Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool 60 In Birch and Red, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60 in Birch and Green, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960's for children’s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is stool NE60 for children’s. This stool is painted green .
This stool was manufactured in the 1960s.
There is evidence of overpainting
There is some da...
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60, Marimekko Fabric, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Aino Aalto Table and 4 Aalto Stools in Marimekko Synthetic Fabric, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Simple, elegant, minimalistic Scandinavian design at its best. The patina for this set is quite pleasing to the eye as well, honey like color. Add the Marimekko plastic laminated fabric and you have a new set or master pieces of design. This fabric is quite durable and will stand the test of time.
The legs for both the table and stools can be easily unscrewed, so the whole package will take much less space than otherwise required for shipping.
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 markets, affordable logistics were of importance even in the 1930s.
We would like to sell...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plastic
Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 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
Materials
Metal
alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in xf frrf and White Sheepskin, Artek 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
Materials
Birch, Sheepskin
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair65 black linoleum top
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is chair 65 black linoleum top.
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair69 Painted Deep blue 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is chair 69 .
Deep blue paint is applied all over.
This chair was manufactured in the 1930s.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather black 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Wool, Wood
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These chairs are the ones with the lower version back support model no. 65. The chairs are ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
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 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
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto "Double-Decker" Stool 60 in Birch and Artek Zebra Fabric, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Aalto famous 3-legged stool model 60. This one is upholstered with original Artek zebra motif fabric.
Aalto stools are quite desired in our opinion for their f...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair68 Painted White 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is chair 68 .
White paint is applied all over.
This chair was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto pair of Stool X600 in Birch and Blue Leather, Artek, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These simple yet elegant stools are of very high quality manufacturing with great attention to detail. The less common x-leg with the original blue leather padding bring plain beauty...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, 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...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is in very good original condition. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty c...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s.
(A matching st...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
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.
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- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made of two laminated birch loops. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
- What style did Alvar Aalto use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.
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