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

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Stool 60
Alvar Aalto Stool 60

Alvar Aalto Stool 60

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Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
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

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

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

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Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These six Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat wi...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1930s
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1930s

Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1930s

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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

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

Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Basel, BS
Created by Alvar Aalto, this high-back dining chair features a sturdy birch core along with birch laminate and veneer. Its solid birch legs and a high back crafted from molded birch ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek
Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek

Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek

1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Solid bent birch First edition 1934 Original 1930s, no restoration Very good vintage condition Alvar Aalto’s four-legged Stool E60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition
1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition

1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition

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

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Artek

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Artek

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

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Birch, Plywood

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

Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Bentwood Beech Stools or End Tables, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1990s. They are constructed of beech with low maintenance white laminate ...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Beech

Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60
Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60

Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 2000s. Their frames...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Fabric

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940s. Restored. Measures 30.5” deep 28.5” tall 24.5” wide seat height 16” seat depth 21”
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Upholstery, Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Finland 1940

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

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

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s

Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair 'Small Paimio' model 42 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932. Painted birch veneer and bent plywood. Stamped. H: 61.5 cm W: 60.5 cm D: 78 cm SH: 37 cm A...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932

Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s

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Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

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

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Laminate, Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland

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Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
A pair of Artek chairs model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. These chairs are from 1950s and have a beautiful patina of age. In great original condition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas in Finland.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas

Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas

Pair of X601 Stools in Leather & Birch by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant and classic of design, pair of stools model "X601" designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. Manufactured by Artek during the 1960s. Fan shaped X leg, made by sawing a classic Aalto l...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Pair of X601 Stools in Leather & Birch by Alvar Aalto
Pair of X601 Stools in Leather & Birch by Alvar Aalto

Pair of X601 Stools in Leather & Birch by Alvar Aalto

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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

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Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s

Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table, model X601, was produced in the mid-1950s. It features a distinctive five-section fa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wool, Wood

Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s
Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s

Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s

Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal....
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s

Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced 1963 by Artek, acquired new by previous owner. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberculosis sanator...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963

Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963

Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare piece of history from the late 1930s-early 1940s. The arm chair Alvar Aalto designed for the restaurant section in the New York World Fair of 1939. The chair was produced...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman
Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman

Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto in natural birch wood with white bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve with solid birch c...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is character...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 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

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

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Leather, Birch

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

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

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Alvar Aalto chairs model 62 by Artek 2 pcs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Pair of model 62 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek. The chairs are from 1960s, and in good used condition.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto chairs model 62 by Artek 2 pcs
Alvar Aalto chairs model 62 by Artek 2 pcs

Alvar Aalto chairs model 62 by Artek 2 pcs

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Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Faux Leather, Birch

Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s

Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s

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

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Birch, Cane

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

alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Manufactured in the 1940s. Made in Sweden. This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa. This item has already been reupholstered and repaired. Although there are some ...
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Fabric

alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden

alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden

Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, circa 1970s. Classic Alvar Aalto design. Birch legs and structure. In original condition, with wear consistent wi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

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

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Birch, Elm

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch & Rare Green Linoleum, Artek 1950s

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

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Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek
Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek

Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek

Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
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

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Fabric, Birch

Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s

Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960. Manufactured by Artek (Finland). New leather top, wood legs and structure. In great original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Wood

Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960
Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960

Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic stool model 60 in birch and black pegamoid or faux leather, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. This stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto des...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Faux Leather

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. 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

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

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Skokie, IL
Alvar Aalto console, model 153B prototype for Arkek, Finland, circa 1980s. Alvar Aalto slat console for Artek, Finland, dating back to the 1970s. ...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful original Alvar Aalto armchair model 401, which was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name t...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Birch and Honey Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s

Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s

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

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Alpaca, Plywood

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

Pair of stools in birch model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of stools model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek during the 1950s. Honey tone birch and black laminate seats. good vintage condition with age related patina and wea...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Birch

Pair of stools in birch model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
Pair of stools in birch model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

Pair of stools in birch model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

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Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
A pair of Artek chairs model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. These chairs are from 1950s and have a beautiful patina of age. In great original condition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s

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

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Leather, Birch

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

Alvar Aalto Stool Y61 by Artek

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s
Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s

Alvar Aalto Chairs Artek A65 1950s

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Green Paint, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic model 60 stool in birch, green paint and a 100% beautiful and unique patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of t...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Green Paint, Artek 1940s
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Green Paint, Artek 1940s

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Green Paint, Artek 1940s

Finmar Three Legged Stool, Finland 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This stool is a timeless classic which captures the midcentury style. Model 60. It is made from birch was designed by Alvar Aalto in Finland and was originally sold in the UK by Fin...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Wood

Finmar Three Legged Stool, Finland 1930s
Finmar Three Legged Stool, Finland 1930s

Finmar Three Legged Stool, Finland 1930s

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland. A tour de force in bent...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, 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

1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s. ( A matching sto...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Leather, Birch

1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather

1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather

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

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Sheepskin, Birch

Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin

Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A model 31 armchair designed by one of Finland's most prestigious Modernist designers and architects, Alvar Aalto. The model 31 was designed by Aalto during the 1930s whilst he was working alongside his wife and partner, Aino Aalto, on the Paimio Sanitorium. Aalto won the commission for the tuberculosis hospital in 1929, and over 4 years built a gesamtkunstwerk, "total work of art", dedicated to physical and mental wellness in every capacity possible. Aalto described the sanatorium itself as a "medical instrument", prioritising ventilation and heliotherapy (sun exposure), with furniture functioning a core part of this finely tuned instrument. The low seat and gently reclining form of the model 31 is indicative of the environment of restfullness which Aino and Aalto sought to construct at Paimio. Much like the eponymous "Paimio Chair", the most recognised design from the project, the model 31 shares the scroll-like expression created by the continuous seat and back. However, unlike the "Paimio Chair" the model 31 has a cantilevered construction created by the sweeping curves of the laminated birch frame, inspired by the original "Freischwinger" by Mart Stam from 1926. This particular armchair was once owned by British artist and designer, Max Clendinning, and his partner Ralph Adron...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s

Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s, s the epitome of minimalistic furniture, versatile enough to serve as a seat, a table, a storage unit, or even a display surface. Thi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, 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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

Materials

Leather, 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

Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, circa 1970s. Classic Alvar Aalto design. Birch legs and structure. In original condition, with wear consistent wi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s

Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s

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Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland). Example provided with original label....
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Brass

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s

Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s

Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.

Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.

Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair 42 “Small Paimio” designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931. Bent birch and lacquered plywood. Dimesnions: H: 63 cm/ 2' 1" W: 60 cm/ 1' 11 1/2" D: ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch

Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931

Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the 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

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

Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit, Zebra and Brass, 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
An imposing and not to mention rare pair of Alvar Aalto chairs designed for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki in the early 1960s. Th...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Brass

Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit, Zebra and Brass, 1962
Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit, Zebra and Brass, 1962

Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit, Zebra and Brass, 1962

Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stool by Alvar Aalto, model “Y 61”. Made from birch with flowing lines, wreathed rattan seat.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Rattan, Birch

Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s

Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s

Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The sofa, also known as the Tank sofa, is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating

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Birch, Upholstery

Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee

Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee

Alvar Alto Model 68 Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alavar Alto Model 68 dining chairs, Finland. Vintage set of eight Alto 68 dining chairs, birch with white laminate seats. In good vintage condition ready to be enjoyed.
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating

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Laminate, Birch

Alvar Alto Model 68 Dining Chairs
Alvar Alto Model 68 Dining Chairs

Alvar Alto Model 68 Dining Chairs

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?
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    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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