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.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
1950s Alvar Aalto stool X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather. By Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in a rich patinated birch upholstered in premium brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in late 1950s.
The Alvar Aalto stool model X602...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dining room chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
The set consists of 5 model66 dining chairs.
Beautifully crafted solid birch frames.
Good condition
1960s - Fin...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Birch
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate Stools by Artek
By ICF New York, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate with blonde birch wood Stools by Artek. Clean ready for use. Stackable. Labeled ICF NYC. Made circa 1970.
Sold as a Pair (2)...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood, Birch
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs model 54 by Artek in 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek armchair, model 54, "Hallway chair", 2 pcs. Desingned by Alvar Aalto. Birch frame with original red fabric upholstery attached with nails. Upholstery intact. Wooden parts in go...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "No 51 / Hallway" Armchair by Alvar Aalto 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Finnish mid century wooden "No 51 / Hallway" armchair in form pressed laminated plywood and birch by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932.
...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The Tank sofa is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in a bent birch wood that g...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
$9,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools with Fan Legs & Brown Leather, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, 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
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 Chair model 69 by Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek chair model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chair is from 1940s and has finger-jointed wartime legs. Wonderfully patinated and in good condition. Old Artek stamp on the bottom...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
All Original Vintage Alvar Aalto Wingback Armchair 401 by Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
All Original Vintage Alvar Aalto Armchair # 401 by Artek made in Finland.
Great wingback lounge chair model 401 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1933. This chair was purch...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Rattan
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Bauhaus 402 Blue Arm Chair by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 and is considered a masterpiece of modernist furniture design. The classic, well-balanced de...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage Bench 153A by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Bench 153 is lightweight, versatile, and equally at home in the public and private spheres. The seat is composed of solid birch wood and features vertical recesses that make the benc...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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
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
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
$25,000
Alvar Aalto Cantilevered Leather Lounge Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 406 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto. The cantilevered frame is a bent birch wood that gives the seat a floating effect. The chair's seat and seatback is finished i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Leather
1970s Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 406 Arm Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1939. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 1970s. Their frames are made from bi...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Fabric
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
Materials
Laminate, Birch
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
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek in 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto. In good used condition, and beautiful patina of age. The stool is from 1960s. It has finger-joints and slotted screws.
The Artek Stool 60, d...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame, red linoleum seat. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. T...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
$1,230 / item
Alvar Aalto, Birch Plywood Cantilever Chair, Model 31, Huonekalu-ja, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model 31 chair of moulded birch plywood, cantilevered one-piece seat and back suspended from bent supports painted black.
Designed in...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Finsven
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 birch stool. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design. Swedish production Finsven from the late 1940s. Great patina, ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Table and Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This is an early edition of Alvar Aalto's 'Chair 66' and 'Table 81B', designed in 1925s. Crafted from birch with Aalto’s iconic L-leg construction, the set reflects his pioneering ap...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, 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
Materials
Wool, Wood
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
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Stools, Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red-laminated birch stools designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1950s.
Seat height is 17.5"
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
$2,200 / set
Alvar Aalto Birch & Leather Chair 611
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Norwich, GB
Alvar Aalto chair 611 in birch and leather hide by Finnish manufacturer: Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy. Dated in pencil 20th June 1950, along with cabinet maker's signature.
A va...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
1970s Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Model 45 Dining Chairs
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 45 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1947. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland and date back to the 19...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Rare set of four early Model 69 chairs by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1935.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of four early Model 69 chairs by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1935. These particular chairs were acquired in the late 1930s by a Dutch architect who worked at the esteemed architect...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining / Side Chairs by Avar Aalto 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set includes four exquisite Mid-Century dining/side chairs designed by the iconic Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in the 1960s. Crafted from pine wood, these chairs ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Bench with Johanna Gullichsen Helios Fabrics
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek bench from circa 1960s, designed by Alvar Aalto. The bench has recently been reupholstered with Johanna Gullichsen's Helios Ochre fabric. The bench i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Early Model 65 Chair by Alvar Aalto, ,
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Model 65 encapsulates designer Alvar Aalto’s approach to systematic, rational design within the context of Finnish minimalism; showcasing clean lines and his favoured use of birchwood.The bolts, showcased along the back legs, imbued the chair with Aalto’s signature industrial design sensibility.This is a wonderful early example,, The color ,,finish and patina is outstanding.. Chair seat has been reupholstered in a classic Marimekko fabric
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1930s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
A 'Pair' of Roughly Loved Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Artek stools in birch and multi 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 Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto, Birch, Rattan, Black Linen Webbing, Armchairs, Finland, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Manhasset, NY
Alvar Aalto, Artek, Birch, Rattan, Black Linen Webbing, "Model 45" Armchairs, Finland, 1980s
Pair of "Model 45" armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek and produced in Finland c...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Birch
2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933. This particular pair was born in the mid 2000s. These classic cantilever loung...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Sofa 544 with Zebra upholstery
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Sofa model 544, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The sofa has been made of birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Materials
Birch
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden Tripod Stool 60 in Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early iconic Finnish mid century wooden stool "model 60" in bent birch designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland 1940s.
In good original condition with signs f...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Stool X601 in Black Leather and Birch, Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model X601 was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s.
This item has light birch legs and a black leather surface. Some signs of wear and use on the surface...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Rare Pair Nº 62 Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Finsven, Finland c.1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These are only ready for the Restorer only. These are being sold as-found for some one that want to invest in restoring these rare chairs. Frames are strong without looseness.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Birch
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 Alvar Aalto model 60 stools in birch and black laminate, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1930s, manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in Finland, and retailed ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Laminate
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with linen webbing...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Beech
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Set of 4
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with linen webbing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Beech
Alvar Aalto, 1930s chair 403, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Embrace the essence of Scandinavian design with the Alvar Aalto, 1930s Chair 403. This piece is a blend of functional elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Produced by Oy Huonekalu- j...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more. A war-time stoo...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Naturel / Red Linen Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair '43' 1937 in Birch and Naturel / Red Linen Webbing for Artek. New, current production.
The stunning Lounge Chair 43 further explores the possibilities of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek 1950s in Green Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek's model 60 stool, design by Alvar Aalto. Beautifully patinated birch with rare green linoleum top. In good used condition. The stool is from circa 1950s.
Designed by Alvar Aal...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with light linen w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Beech
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
Materials
Wood
Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame with black linoleum seat. Good vintage condition, patina and wear c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 54/404 Stackable Hallway Armchairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in Finland in 1932. This design was a padded variant of hallway chair 403, initially ...
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Steel
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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
Materials
Birch, Paint
Alvar Aalto seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alvar Aalto seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 213 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Yrjö Kukkapuro, and Oy Stockmann AB. Prices for Alvar Aalto seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $480 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,221.
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Questions About Alvar Aalto Seating
- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 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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