Alvar Aalto Furniture
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.
Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic Alvar Aalto fan leg dining table. Birchwood with nice patina and grain-very good condition.
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Ikea Alvar Aalto stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is a rare set of 5 Alvar Aalto stools made from Ikea in 1990.
This stool was called "frosta" and was the piece of dispute between Artek and Ikea.
Ikea has to delete It to his ca...
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1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ALVAR AALTO & VALAISTUTYO - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare wall light in brass by Alvar Aalto. The light is a version of the Classic Alvar Aalto Golden bell model A 3305 pendant.
Origi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s, s the epitome of minimalistic furniture, versatile enough to serve as a seat, a table, a storage unit, or even a display surface. Thi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become acquainted with though their many travels, as well as by the Japanese woodwork...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan
Alvar Aalto, Pair of Armchairs Model 402 for Finmar, 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
With bent beechwood sculptural frame and cantilevered wooden design, these chairs are a classic Aalto, encapsulating the beauty of mid-Century modernism.
They armchairs have been n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Pair of Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit Headquarters, 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
An imposing and not to mention rare pair of Alvar Aalto chairs designed for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki in the early 1960s. Th...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 in Original Formica, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rarely seen example of the iconic Aalto stools with the original formica seating.
These 3 legged stools have long been our customers favorites, especially in rare col...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Formica, Birch
Alvar Aalto set of Armchairs for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
Alvar Aalto, Tea trolley n°98 c. 1936-39
Pine and cork.
Manifactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Turku, Finland
H 56 cm x W 90cm x D 50 cm
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1930s Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cork, Pine
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1970s Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek 611 Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Model 611 chairs designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These examples were produced circa 1970s and have been recently reupholstered...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful honey ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. The piece was manufactured in Finland circa 1950s. The strong frame is made fr...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Rubber
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936.
This one was ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining / Side Chairs by Avar Aalto 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set includes four exquisite Mid-Century dining/side chairs designed by the iconic Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in the 1960s. Crafted from pine wood, these chairs ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the 1950s. Viljo Hirvonen and Alvar Aalto started their work...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare early Alvar Aalto 'Double Angel Wing' Floor Lamp, model A810, Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is rare early Double Angel Wing floor lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959 and produced by Valaistystyo Ky, Helsinki, who were the first manufacturers of the lamp.
The icon...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 & X602 in patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stools model X601 & X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s.
(Avail...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Green Linoleum
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and green linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles and basket of woven rattan cane. The trolley is in very good original condition wit...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Beech
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s
By Wohnbedarf, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Alvar Aalto ‘Mod. 31' Armchair, Finland 1930s. Early edition manufactured by O.y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.b. Turku and Supplied by the famous Wohnbedarf, Zürich; marked with...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
alvar aalto 111 shelf
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
1940' alvar aalto design 111 shelf.
This is made in Hedemora for export to abroad aalto furnitures during WW2.
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is in very good original condition. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The Aalto’s use of Finnish birch and rattan could be co...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Black Linoleum, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and black linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Blue Linoleum, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and blue linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful original Alvar Aalto armchair model 401, which was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name t...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Cantilevered Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquered birch cantilevered armchair "number 42" O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas. Made in Finland circa 1932.
Provenance:
This chair is documented on a family photograph f...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933. This particular pair was born in the mid 2000s. These classic cantilever loung...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chair, Model No.403, Finmar 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early and exceptionally rare Alvar Aalto Hallway chair, which was originally designed for the Paimio Sanitorium.
Bent ply seating rests on...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Scandinavian Modern for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto glass vase, aka as the 'Savoy' vase, created by designer Alvar Aalto, 1937, Finland. This clear vase, with original design by...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas OY, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare coffee table by Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas OY from the 1930s. Lacquered birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Screen 100 Vintage 1960 Pinewood Tambour Room Divider by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Markington, GB
Screen 100 vintage pinewood room divider by Alvar Aalto in very good condition.
The Screen 100 is a room divider designed by Alvar Aalto i...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Umbrella stand designed by the one and only Alvar Aalto and manufactured in the late 70s by Artek. Alvar Aalto was known for being the driving force in Scandinavian modern design, wh...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit, or display surface.
Born of modernist ideals and Finnish...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Two Model E45 Armchairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960/1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model E45 armchairs, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960/1970s, birch frame, leather details on the armrests, fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Aluminium Door Handles
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aaltos. Made in Finland.
Material: Alumininum
Includes two handles and spacer. No connecting screws / rose screws.
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Wall Light A910 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This timeless and elegant design is popular in both public buildings and private homes.
With structural echoes of Alvar Aalto’s other lighting designs, its shade consists of thin m...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto X600 Stool, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Argelato, BO
Alvar Aalto, Birch Stool, Model X600, by Artek, circa 1960s.
A naturally colored Alvar Aalto' s X600 stool. It is one of the most iconic models of the famous Finnish architect and ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful honey ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s.
(A matching st...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s. ( A matching sto...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Center Table for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek (Finland).
Wood legs and structure.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Table by Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific vintage Aalto table is entirely original and has a wonderful patina from age and use. Acquired directly from its original owner, it has great provenance.
18"h X 28.25"d
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, 30s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model 60 stools, design Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy from the 1930s, Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Icon...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare Alvar Aalto chair model 69, manufactured during the 2nd World war years in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal. As a result of the war, Finland had a shortage of resources including glue, which was normally used in these chairs, so Aalto came up with a new design called the finger joint, to save recources during difficult times.
Although can be used as a nornmal chair, this is also a very nice collectors item. We have 2 chairs, and both are stamped "Artek Aalto design" .
Can be sold individually or as a pair. Reupholstered in Artek Fabric...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Model 109 Alvar Aalto Coat Rack, circa 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 109 Alvar Aalto coat rack from the 1940s. Birch with metal hooks. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aalto design.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto, Umbrella Stand, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Paris, FR
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976)
Umbrella stand
A birch and brass umbrella stand with a three-sided base issuing three columns joined by a conforming rim.
Produced by Artek, Finland.
...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Model 901 tea trolley designed 1930 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, white linoleum top with bentwood birch frame and white lacquered wood wheels with rubber rings. Good original ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Rubber
Alva Alato Table Red Lacquer Table Top, 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very early desk, writing table by Alva Aalto, circa 1930, red lacquer tabletop, birch, bentwood, table size 182 cm x 90 cm x 72 cm.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Alvar Aalto to Valaistostyo Ky, Finland. Model A-203, Circa 1950th.
Lacquered metal with brass elements. Stamped by manufacturer.
Existing wires, rewiring avai...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge chair, Artek
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola. Manufactured by Artek in the 1960s, stamped "Artek, Aal...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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 Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 early Alvar Aalto stools in bentwood for Artek, Finland 1950s. The stools have a nice matched patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish architect, designer, and urban ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 448 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Oy Stockmann AB, and Yrjö Kukkapuro. Prices for Alvar Aalto furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $113 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,662.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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