Alvar Aalto End 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

Alvar Aalto End Tables or Night Stands

$2,800 / set

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 End Tables

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Wood, Birch

Alvar Aalto "Model X601" Side Table for Artek

$2,200

Alvar Aalto "Model X601" Side Table for Artek

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Originally designed in 1954, the "Fan Leg" side table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, c.1970s. The table features a birch frame with Aalto's signature "Fan Leg" detail. Dimension...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table

$2,800

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 End Tables

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Beech

Rare Model 76 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

$7,606

Rare Model 76 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare model 76 table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Mid-20th Century. Rare pastel yellow linoleum table top. Birch frame. Good vintage con...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Mid-Century Sun Series Garden/Side Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$2,340Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.89 in Dm 24.02 in

Mid-Century Sun Series Garden/Side Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

Old production Alvar Aalto Sun-series garden/side table, from mid-20th century and in great patinated condition. The table is made of painted birch, with a yellow laminate panel in t...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

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

$86,014 / set

H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in

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 End Tables

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Birch

alvar aalto black dining table by huonekalu-ja rakennustyötehdas oy, 1930s

$2,450

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in

alvar aalto black dining table by huonekalu-ja rakennustyötehdas oy, 1930s

Located in London, GB

this is a nice early example, featuring an ebonized wood top paired with a birch frame and iconic “l‑leg” construction. in nice condition, the legs have developed a warm patina and i...

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1930s Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Dining Table

$2,850

H 28 in W 60 in D 30 in

Alvar Aalto Dining Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Architectural Dining Table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1970s. Retains wonderful original patina only retained with age. Please see our other 1stdib...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Laminate, Beech, Birch

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

$1,830

H 25 in W 18.38 in D 24 in

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Walnut

Saarinen Tulip Side Table Figured Walnut for Knoll International, Early 1960s

$1,900

H 20.48 in Dm 16.54 in

Saarinen Tulip Side Table Figured Walnut for Knoll International, Early 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Early edition, likely from the 1960. It consists of a cast aluminum base with original white vinyl wrap. The mak...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Pecan Night Stand End Side Table Dovetail Joints Mint

$800

H 29 in W 22 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Pecan Night Stand End Side Table Dovetail Joints Mint

By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern blonde pecan night stand end side table dovetail joints mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Hardwood

Pair Of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Or End Tables with Black Tops

$1,850 / item

H 25.5 in W 20 in D 13.5 in

Pair Of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Or End Tables with Black Tops

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of antique Italian Art Deco black glass tops night stands, bed side tables or end tables.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Wood

Alvar Aalto L-Legged Table by Artek 1960s

$1,064Sale Price|35% Off

H 25.6 in W 26.38 in D 24.02 in

Alvar Aalto L-Legged Table by Artek 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek table, birch with cream linoleum. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from around the 1960s. A few extra holes in the table legs. Wear consistent with age. Great patina. Size ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Round White Dining Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$3,200

H 28.5 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in

Round White Dining Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Finland. Linoleum top with birch frame.

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

$6,670

H 23.43 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 900 cart, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame, ceramic tiles, rattan basket. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Pair of Black Lacquer Asian Modern End Tables or Stands American of Martinsville

$1,650 / set

H 22 in W 19 in D 27 in

Pair of Black Lacquer Asian Modern End Tables or Stands American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of black lacquer Asian Modern end tables or stands American of Martinsville. Asian inspired step end tables with drawer. Original black lacquer finish, gold detailing with brass...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Brass

Previously Available Items

Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland Fan Leg End Side Tables, Pair

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H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland Fan Leg End Side Tables, Pair

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Miami, FL

Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland Fan Leg End Side Tables, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland fan leg side tables or end tables. This lovely pair of tabl...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 900 tea trolley, Alivar, 1980s

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H 23.23 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

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 End Tables

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Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60

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H 17.25 in Dm 16 in

Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in New Windsor, NY

A good and early example by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden bentwood birch and black laminate Stool 60. Circa 1950. Fully signed on the bottom with ink stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, Made...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Laminate, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Artek Alvar Aalto 90D Black and White Round End Tables

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H 17.25 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Artek Alvar Aalto 90D Black and White Round End Tables

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Artek Alvar Aalto 90D Black and White End Tables are a stunning combination of timeless design and functionality. Crafted by the renowne...

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20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Wood

Alvar Aalto , Two Tier Plywood Table , model 915 , stamped Finsven , 1940's .

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Alvar Aalto , Two Tier Plywood Table , model 915 , stamped Finsven , 1940's .

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Alvar Aalto , two tiered table , model 915 first designed by Aalto in 1932 as part of the furnishings for the Paimio Sanitorium . Birch ply moulded legs supporting two birch ply shel...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Plywood

Artek Side Table by Alvar Aalto. !950´s

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H 19.69 in W 22.84 in D 13.59 in

Artek Side Table by Alvar Aalto. !950´s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Rare side table by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland. Classic Alvar Aalto design with bentwood birch legs and blue linoleum top, Made in the 1950´s. Dimensions of table top: Width 52cm...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Alvar Aalto for Finsven Inc. Birch & Black Occasional Table, Circa 1940

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H 22 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in

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 End Tables

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Enamel

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Round Birch Bent Leg Nesting Tables c.1950s Made in Sweden

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H 18 in Dm 14 in

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Round Birch Bent Leg Nesting Tables c.1950s Made in Sweden

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto round birch bent leg nesting tables c.1950s made in Sweden. Super clean antique condition.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch

Side Table 915 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

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H 20.08 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in

Side Table 915 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Side table 915 by Alvar Aalto, made from birch bentwood with a white lacquered table top and shelf. Appealing, flowing lines with soft corners. Designed in 1932, originally for the P...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto End Tables or Nightstands

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H 18 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

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 End Tables

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Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 76 Two-Tier Side Table

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H 23 in W 27 in

Alvar Aalto Model 76 Two-Tier Side Table

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two tiered side table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden, circa 1950s. The table features birch bentwood legs and lower shelf with curved ends, and has a thin birch plywood top over a ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Midcentury Early Alvar Aalto Pair of Side Lamp Tables, Original Rare

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H 22.5 in Dm 27.5 in

Midcentury Early Alvar Aalto Pair of Side Lamp Tables, Original Rare

By Alvar Aalto

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Designed by Alvar Aalto, produced in Sweden Pre Artek. Rare set of matching medium sized 4-leg side lamp tables. Amazing patina and shows beautifully. Great construction details.

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto End Tables

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Wood

Alvar Aalto end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Alvar Aalto end 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 end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables by Alvar Aalto were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider end tables by Dux of Sweden, Hvidt & Mølgaard, and Hans C. Andersen. Prices for Alvar Aalto end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.

Questions About Alvar Aalto End Tables

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?
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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.