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Wingback 36/401 cantilever lounge chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The 36/401 Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek is a classic example of Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Birch Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame and
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
Cantilevered Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finland circa 1932.
Provenance:
This chair is documented on a family photograph from 1939.
Reference:
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Bentwood Wool Upholstery Chaise Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bentwood chaise lounge in orange wool upholstery. In the style of Bruno Mathsson.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair, Model 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alvar Aalto cantilever chair, model 31.
A very rare 1st edition model 31 lounge chair by Alvar
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 406 Lounge Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
Aalto's 1936 design, the model 406 lounge chair is a perfect example of understated Finnish design
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ferndale, MI
designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto during time he was building a tuberculosis sanitarium at
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Wingback Lounge Chair, circa 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wingback lounge chair, model 36/401 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933.
Produced by Artek (Finland) in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Alvar Aalto 40s 406 Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
40s 406 chari.upholstery by jute webbing.
early production.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded birch and light-grey fabric lounge chair desisgned by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Vintage Pair Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 31 Lounge Chair for the Paimio Sanitorium, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
As an architect and designer, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) should be
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 26.97 in W 23.82 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 36 Chair
By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Early Alvar Aalto 36/401 chair designed in 1933 and made by O.y. Huonekalu – Ja Rakennustyotehdas
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge chair, Artek
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Artek Armchair 406 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ages, it remains
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Alvar Aalto zebra print Tank chairs. This pair is circa 80s and are in very nice
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece hails from
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 28.25 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
one of Alvar Aalto's best known works. The sculptural cantilever design showcases the beauty of bent
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
Finnish Design Classic Lounge Chair No 401 by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Renens, CH
Early edition of the 401 cantilever lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Padded Paimio 44 Lounge chair, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early Model 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 for and
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Style Lounge Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in Natural Canvas
By Cees Braakman, Alvar Aalto, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low back lounge chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Refinished and Newly Upholstered in Natural
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Birch
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 24 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Rare, early Alvar Aalto model 31/42 cantilevered armchairs, Finland, 1930s, designed and produced
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 26.97 in W 24.22 in D 29.53 in
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
H 35 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
H 35 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chairs model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
H 35 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Set of 2 First Edition Alvar Aalto 402 Chairs for Finmar, 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
402 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Finmar, 1933
The 402 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Aalto
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto set of Armchairs for Artek, circa 1960
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
Curved birch plywood and braided
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Alvar Aalto 402 Series pair of Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
New upholstered with lambskin
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Cantilever armchair model 401. Design 1930s, version 1940s manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fab...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 33.86 in
Original Photo of Alvar Aalto Lounge chair / Finland - 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950
- Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic
- suitable for framing
- photographed by Illek and Paul
jr
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Kuraselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Dubai, DU
This 'Karuselli' swivel lounge chair by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro, originally designed in 1964, features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cantilever Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil in Cowhide, 1950s
By Up Závody, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
armrests, resembling the look of the ‘Tank’ chair model 400 by Alvar Aalto.
Date of manufacture: 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Gold Ochre Fabric ‘Brasilia’ Lounge Chair by Schmieder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
lounge chair is eccentric in its shape and geometric silhouette, adding to its rareness. The design is
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair, 1970's
By IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
This lounge chair was designed and produced by IKEA, in Sweden, during the 1970's. It is made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland
By Puunveisto OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs, model “Lehti” (leaf) designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Rare Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning and rare lounge chairs designed by Hans-Harald Molander. Manufactured by Nordiska
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition.
Designed by Douglas Deeds in
Category
20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Hans Wegner Mid Century Modern Brown Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, and Arne Jacobsen. In his lifetime he designed over 500 different chairs, over 100
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-garde with practicality. Crafted in the Netherlands, this distinctive lounge chair bears the mark of
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Plywood
Set of Lucite and Wool ’Sphere’ Lounge Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1971
By MMModern, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful and rare ’Sphere’ lounge chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Boris
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 24.02 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Pine and Teddy Lounge Chairs by Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio for Stilwood, 1970
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Italian lounge chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur, Fabric, Wood, Pine
H 25.6 in W 31.89 in D 37.41 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Brown Danish Oak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, and Arne Jacobsen. In his lifetime he designed over 500 different chairs, over 100
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kurt Hvitsjö, Freeform Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Stained Wood, Isku, Finland, 1950s
By Isku
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs / armchairs, designed by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, Finland, 1950s.
Features
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28 in W 28.75 in D 29.75 in
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
of materials.
This lounge chair is immensely elegant, while also keeping the warmth and cosiness
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Studio
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Lounge chairs " Chair Madrid"
year: 1967
Design: Architect Horacio Baliero and Justo Solsona
Category
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Lounge Chair EA 124 + EA 125
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
century. In the late 1930s she studied under Alvar Aalto and together with her husband Niels Koppel she
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lounge chair by alvar aalto you’re looking for. Each lounge chair by alvar aalto for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lounge chair by alvar aalto — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A lounge chair by alvar aalto made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made lounge chair by alvar aalto has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Finmar are consistently popular.
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Lounge Chair By Alvar Aalto
- 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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