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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
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Modern Center Table, Artek, Finland, 1960
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Modern Center Table, Artek, Finland, 1960

Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Modern Center Table, Artek, Finland, 1960

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Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Modern Center Table, Artek, Finland, 1960

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

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

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

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

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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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Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table
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A fantastic Alvar Aalto fan leg dining table. Birchwood , lovely amber tone which looks lighter in direct sunlight. The graining gives it a unique qualit...

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Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Alvar Aalto Table in Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

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By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

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A classic L-leg table designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy and retailed by Artek in Finland. This piece exhibits a beautiful vintage patina, with ...

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Mid-Century Model 82 Table with Yellow Linoleum by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland
Mid-Century Model 82 Table with Yellow Linoleum by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland

Mid-Century Model 82 Table with Yellow Linoleum by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland

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Mid-Century Model 82 Table with Yellow Linoleum by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Karis, Nyland

A Mid-Century Model 82 table designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek in Finland, showcasing the designer’s signature bentwood construction and thoughtful use of natural materia...

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Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s

Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s

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Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

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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Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s

$3,572

Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

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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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Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dining Kitchen Table In Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dining Kitchen Table In Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dining Kitchen Table In Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

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Aino & Alvar Aalto Foldable Dining Kitchen Table In Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar & Aino Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were v...

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Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek

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Vintage Alvar & Aino Aalto - Table Top Lazy Susan Karelian Birch Model a91 c1933
Vintage Alvar & Aino Aalto - Table Top Lazy Susan Karelian Birch Model a91 c1933

Vintage Alvar & Aino Aalto - Table Top Lazy Susan Karelian Birch Model a91 c1933

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Vintage Alvar & Aino Aalto - Table Top Lazy Susan Karelian Birch Model a91 c1933

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This Alvar & Aino Aalto Lazy Susan, crafted from exquisite Karelian birch, epitomises early 20th century modernism with its clean, functional form and timeless elegance. Designed in ...

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Alvar Aalto Bedside Table for Paimio Sanatorium
Alvar Aalto Bedside Table for Paimio Sanatorium

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Alvar aalto design bed side table for paimio sanatorium It is original paint and mark. it was actually used in paimio sanatorium.

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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 mid-century modern style in finland during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by and Ilmari Tapiovaara. Prices for Alvar Aalto tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,584 and can go as high as $9,161, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,609.
Questions About Alvar Aalto 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.
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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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