Alvar Aalto Tables
Many of the most important works by acclaimed Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto can be attributed to a single design element: the L-leg. The L-shaped design allowed legs to be attached directly to Aalto’s sophisticated tables and seating, without the need for a connecting joint. This innovation, which he called “the little sister of the architectural column,” characterized the designer’s penchant for simple, easily adaptable furniture pieces, such as the side tables, coffee tables and dining tables he created, which straddled elegance and simplicity.
Developed in partnership with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen and patented in 1933, the L-shaped leg — the result of Aalto’s experimentation with bending birchwood, a pioneering technique at the time — would become a hallmark of tables, stools (see his iconic Stool 60), benches and chairs that Aalto designed and produced through his company, Artek, which he cofounded in 1935 with his wife and designer Aino, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl. The company quickly found success selling streamlined, modern furniture both in Finland and, thanks to a growing interest in Nordic furniture outside Scandinavia, internationally, including the UK where many early Artek pieces were imported by the company Finmar.
Like much of his furniture, most of Aalto’s tables, especially early models, are constructed either fully or in part with birch, which the designer referred to as a “form-inspiring, deeply human material.” The flexibility of his L-leg design allowed for easily interchangeable combinations of tabletops. It also standardized the design process for multiple shapes, with the same bentwood L-legs attached to round, square or rectangular tops for a variety of table models. This look is a hallmark of Aalto’s style — and, indeed, of mid-century Scandinavian modern design in general. It has been frequently riffed on and copied throughout the ensuing decades, though Artek still produces Aalto’s original designs.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A petit foldable table model DL82 by Artek in birch with a beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Aino Aalto and manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennus työtehdas Oy in the 1930s....
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Sleek Alvar Aalto Side / Magazine Table model. 75, Black & Birch, Artek 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto side table / spear table model number 75, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, and manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Another iconi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Early Example of a Model 91 Dining Table, Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A Model 91 dining table designed in 1933 by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) and manufactured by Artek, the furniture company founded by Aalto in Helsinki in 1935.
Regarde...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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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 Tables
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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 Tables
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Birch
Square Birch Table by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A square table with laminated, L-shaped legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, the furniture company founded by Aalto in Helsinki in 1935, during the late 1940s- ea...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Table & 5 Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A dining set consisting of a L-leg table and 5 model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Laminate, Birch
An Alvar Aalto Foldable Table in Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A foldable table in birch with beautiful patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. Grown beautiful with age and use for over 70 years, the patina is exactly...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round with Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design by the iconic Alvar Aalto for artek. Round birch top about 19 in diameter with a height of 17.5 a good size to use in several locations. In very good condit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
extra large original 1930's Alvar Aalto dining, conference table or desk, Finmar
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Rare large size original 1930's modernist early Alvar Aalto L-Leg plywood desk, dining, conference or library table. beautiful patina.
numbered legs and 1930's Finmar label.
Manufactured by O.y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyotehdas A.b., Turku, Finland for Finmar ltd...
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20th Century Finnish International Style Alvar Aalto Tables
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Plywood
An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such deserves to be untouched really. This side table can be even turned into a stool f...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
original 1930's Alvar Aalto tea trolley 98, Artek, Finland, Finmar ltd labelled
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto, an original 1930's modernist birch tea trolley model 98, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab for Artek and distributed by Finmar ltd...
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20th Century Finnish Minimalist Alvar Aalto Tables
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Plywood
Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dronten, NL
Almost a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, a dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is extremely hard to find. This particular piece is completely original, wh...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, in Birch & Red Linoleum Surface, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab and retailed by Artek since the 1930s.
Alvar Aalto designs are famous ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Very Rare Aino Aalto Vanity Desk Model 191, Birch Painted in White, Artek 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Over half a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, this dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is still extremely hard to come by. This particular piece comes with m...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch, Mirror
Black Alvar Aalto Coffee / Tea Trolley Model 901, Birch, Artek 1960s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto first introduced this model cart in the 1930s. It is one of the simplest of his cart series. Inspirations of the British tea culture as well as Japanese wood works are ev...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch, Laminate
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan B91 and 6 Chairs Model 66, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto reached world fame as an architect and furniture designer by no mistake. As he designed his different public and private buildings around the world, he also designed the ...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Bentwood
Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dinning Kitchen Table In Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar & Aino Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful blue linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were very...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Pair of Mid Century Alvar Aalto Model 60 Birch Side Tables or Stools for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Pair of Mid Century Alvar Aalto Model 60 birch nesting side tables or stools, made in Romania.
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1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Round Club Table in Dark Stained Birch Model A71, Artek, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A versatile model A71 round table designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Huonekalu ja Rakenneustyötehdas AB in Finland in the 1930s.The table is in walnut stained birch with rou...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch, Plywood
Large Expandable Alvar Aalto Wooden Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. The body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. An extension leaf t...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88 in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perfect practical side table for any scandinavian or modern interior, especially with challenging spaces as you can save space with the nesting tables. The measurments are 60x35...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto for Finsven Inc. Birch & Black Occasional Table, Circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Finsven
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Alvar Aalto for Finsven Inc. Side Table. End Table. Coffee Table. Featuring a rectangular form, newly relacquered Black surface, multi layered Birch bentwood legs, with 7.5" of...
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1930s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Enamel
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Night Stands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Alvar Aalto end tables, for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They retain their warm original patina. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as night ...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Nightstands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of clean lined fan leg tables, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tab...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch
Vintage Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage fan leg coffee table by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Excellent original condition, beautiful warm, rich patina. Hand delivery avail to New York City on anywhere enroute from Buffal...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Plywood
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Beech
1950s Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for Artek L-Leg Table, Model 81B 48x30x29
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an L-Leg table, model 81B, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933. It was manufactured in Finland in the 1950s. The piece is constructed of steam-bent Birch wood,...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
1950s Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Children's Coffee Table w/ Top, Model 81B
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a child’s table (or can be used as a coffee table), model 81B, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933. It was manufactured in Finland circa 1950s. The piece is ...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s, manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. Birch a...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Rare Glass Table Model Y805A, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Extremely rare glass table model Y805A, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950/1960s. Birch frame with fingerjoints, glass table top. Go...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Glass, Birch
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto nest table 88 40's for FInsven
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
size
W76 × D42 × H62 cm
W66 × D42 × H55 cm
W57 × D42 × H48 cm
nesting table desingned by ALVAR AALTO.
Made in Hedemora in Sweden during WW2.And For Finsven that made for comp...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Model Y805B Glass Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Y805B glass coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1970s. Y805B painted birch frame with later added glass top. Good vintage condition, minor patina cons...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Paint
Dining Table/Desk Made In Beechwood By Alvar Aalto From 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
This versatile beech wood dining table/desk combines functionality with timeless elegance. The tabletop is covered with linoleum, which gives a durable and stylish appearance.
Desig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Beech
Alvar Aalto Model 900 tea trolley, Alivar, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Alivar
Located in Rivoli, IT
Iconic no tea trolley with a sophisticated design by Alvar Aalto.
Birch wood frame, tabletop formed by black ceramic tiles, rattan basket under the outlet.
This iconic piece was fir...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Vintage Aalto Table half-round by Alvar Aalto for Artek (coffee table height)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and w...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This small size side table can be used in any room, and for a variety of purposes. The shelf feature makes it perfect as an arm chair or reading space side table. The vintage honey l...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Metal
Early Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch frame with oak veneer table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
alvar aalto 50's desk natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's natural top desk ,early model, very rear
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Model DL82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model DL82 table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with linoleum table top. The table has an extendable part that can be f...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Side Table By Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Spectacularly colored little table By Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland.
Iconic L-leg Design. Re-Painted by a professional at some point. No original color...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s, birch. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aalto ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1930-40s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1930-40s model with four slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1930-40s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aa...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Alvar Aalto Nesting Tables Model 90C & 90D, Artek, Late 20th Century
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Nesting tables model 90C & 90D, designed by Alva Aalto, manufactured by Artek, Late 20th Century. Birch frame, table top birch and white linoleum. Good vintage condition, minor patin...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1960s model with five slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s
"The finger joint detail vanished in the mid 1960s.
(The finger joi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's beige linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Coffee Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto coffee table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aalto...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Tea Trolley by Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
An earlier edition of the Alvar and Aino Aalto Tea Trolled for Artek. Using new technology to bend birch wood, the dynamic design duo created a heritage piece that has stood the test...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Serving Trolley 901 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
901 Serving Trolley by Alvar Aalto. Authentic, stamp on bottom. 90s. Birchwood frame and linoleum covered trays. 35w 20d 20h
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Rare Aino Aalto Child Measuring Table in Birch, Collector Item, Artek 1950's
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table/sidetable was first designed as a measuring table for babies in hospitals. It has a metric measuring unit attached to it, and a sliding wooden piece to adjust according to...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early example of the model 83 dining table designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced in Turku, Finland by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas during the 1930s. Signed with stamp Aalto design Made...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900 for Artek. Birch and Rattan.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Kansas City, MO
Alvar Aalto iconic Tea Cart 900 produced by Artek. This example is in very good condition with few signs of use. Birch wood frame and rattan basket. Great mid century design. Fun...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Tables
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Aino Aalto, and Tapio Wirkkala. Prices for Alvar Aalto tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,831.
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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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