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Alvar Aalto Wall Decorations

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
Rare Wall Shelves in Birch by by Alvar Aalto, 1940s
Rare Wall Shelves in Birch by by Alvar Aalto, 1940s

Rare Wall Shelves in Birch by by Alvar Aalto, 1940s

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Artek coat rack pair, Alvar Aalto, 1940s

Artek coat rack pair, Alvar Aalto, 1940s

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Wall Decorations

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Alvar Aalto, pair of shelves model 112B for Artek

Alvar Aalto, pair of shelves model 112B for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

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FOUR SHELVES MODEL 112B in birch Artek production, Finland, circa 1960 Bibliography for comparison T. Keinanen, P. Korvenmaa, K. Mikonranta, A. Olafsdottir, Alvar Aalto and the O...

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Birch

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Alvar Aalto Experimental Wood Relief by Artek Limited Edition

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Coat Rack by Alvar Aalto for Artek 1950s
Coat Rack by Alvar Aalto for Artek 1950s

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An old shelf designed by Alvar Aalto, dating from around the 1940s or 1950s and manufactured by Artek. The shelf features a dowel-jointed construction and bent side brackets. It is i...

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Alvar Aalto Shelf 112B-3 by Artek Hedemora 1946-1956
Alvar Aalto Shelf 112B-3 by Artek Hedemora 1946-1956

Alvar Aalto Shelf 112B-3 by Artek Hedemora 1946-1956

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Located in Espoo, FI

A rare three-tier Artek 112B-3 shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. This piece was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. As Artek’s Hedemora factory produced Aalto’s furniture between 1946 and...

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Alvar Aalto Shelf for Artek 1940s Finland

Alvar Aalto Shelf for Artek 1940s Finland

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An original shelf designed by Alvar Aalto, dating from around the 1940s or 1950s and manufactured by Artek. It features a dowel-jointed construction and bent side brackets. The shelf...

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Original Photo of Bruno Mathsson Lounge chair / Finland - 1950
Original Photo of Bruno Mathsson Lounge chair / Finland - 1950

Original Photo of Bruno Mathsson Lounge chair / Finland - 1950

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- Czechoslovakia, 1950 - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic - suitable for framing - photographed by Illek and Paul jr

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poser of「In Berührung mit Alvar Aalto」Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf, 1992
poser of「In Berührung mit Alvar Aalto」Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf, 1992

poser of「In Berührung mit Alvar Aalto」Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf, 1992

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Alvar Aalto wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Alvar Aalto wall decorations 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 wall decorations, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by and Arabia. Prices for Alvar Aalto wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $9,682, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,600.

Questions About Alvar Aalto Wall Decorations

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.