Alvar Aalto Seating
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 Model 60 Stackable Birch Stools for Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of four matched vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 birch stools. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design. These were purchased from a designer couple...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer
$4,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen in 1929. The chair showcase a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, enhanced by...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
Measures: 35"H x...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Cane, Birch
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
A Scandinavian (Finland) chair by Alvar Aalto model E65 designed in the 1930s. This chair dates from the 1950s and is in ORIGINAL ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto, Lounge Chair, Birch, Cowhide, Finland, 1940
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
An early production moulded birch and cowhide "Tank" lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, Finland, c. 1940.
Provenance: Henr...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Birch
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 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
35"H x 24"W x 27...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Cane, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Stool 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, strong patina with some chips. Please see picture 3 for accurate color.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Single Accent Danish Modern Model 66 Chair in Birch + White Alvar Aalto byArtek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Basel, BS
Created by Alvar Aalto, this high-back dining chair features a sturdy birch core along with birch laminate and veneer. Its solid birch legs and a high back crafted from molded birch ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Three Scandinavian (Finland) chairs by Alvar Aalto model E66 designed in the 1930s. These three seats date from the 1950s and are...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$6,936 / item
Set of Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 3 beautiful model X600 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, these stools come with great quality and attention to detail. Th...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
$8,572 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ 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. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Kvadat Tonus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$13,079 / item
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
By O.Y.Huonekalu, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in molded plywood and solid birch. Unrestored condition with partly significant wear. Lat...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,673 / item
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Bentwood Beech Stools or End Tables, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1990s. They are constructed of beech with low maintenance white laminate ...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Laminate, Beech
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic model 60 stool in birch and white formica. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in production a...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
$1,261 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These six Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat wi...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
$5,913 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early 1930s..
Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Fan Leg Stool X601 Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Model no. X601 is a modernist classic, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. This versatile piece is lightweight, yet sturdy and easy to use in both public and private spaces as a stool o...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Ash, Birch, Bentwood
A Pair Of Classic Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stools ca' 1970's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of three-legged "fan" leg stools by Alvar Aalto. Purchased in the 1970's.
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing.
The load-be...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Linen, Birch
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium. Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in t...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Metal
$26,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Paded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Metal
$13,260 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Midcentury pair of stools mod. K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The K65 model stool was designed by Alvar Aalto between 1933 and 1935. The height is designed for combinations with high tables or counters. The low backrest provides the right suppo...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Iconic "Tank Chair" with Sculptural Frame 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Iconic “Tank Chair” model 37/400 with arms in laminated birch plywood with upholstered seat and back by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a stunning off-wh...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Rare Webbed Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare low slung lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto in 1938 for the Villa Mairea, manufactured in 1946 for Artek. Lightly restored birch frame with a rich natural wood tone and new...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 in Original Formica, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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 Seating
Materials
Formica, Birch
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto in natural birch wood with white bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve with solid birch c...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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 Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is regarded as ...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
Price noted is for a pair of Tank chairs in f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is one of the rare Aalto chair creations and it is in beautif...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
$28,671 Sale Price
25% Off
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Paint
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto lounge chair model 402, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric.
One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Aalto Bench / TV stand by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Aalto Bench is lightweight, versatile, and equally at home in the public and private spheres. The seat is composed of solid birch wood and features vertical recesses that make the be...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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 Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum. Made in the 1960s at Artek.
Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is t...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto chair model 62 by Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Model 62 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair is from around 1950s, and in good used condition. There is an old Artek stamp in the bottom of the chair.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Table and Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
This is an early edition of Alvar Aalto's 'Chair 66' and 'Table 81B', designed in 1925s. Crafted from birch with Aalto’s iconic L-leg construction, the set reflects his pioneering ap...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
$10,000
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
$1,051 Sale Price
29% Off
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina, wear and bruises of time and use. Circa 1940-1950. Original green fabric upholste...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ 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. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Artek Zebra uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Solid bent birch
First edition 1934
Original 1930s, no restoration
Very good vintage condition
Alvar Aalto’s four-legged Stool E60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vienna, AT
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian modern vintage authentic duo pair model 66 from lacquered birch and red laminate 1930s, Finland.
An early model chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek with great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Vintage Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Clean lines and a simple structure define the design of Chair 65.
A low, rectangular backrest is formed from a single piece of birch plywood and has a slight curve that forms natur...
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Armchair 406 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Armchair 406 combines simple elegance with comfort.
Since wood changes over time, the armrests are formed from a single piece that is then split in half, ensuring that as the chair ...
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, Early Example, circa 1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, circa 1934-1935.
Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic stool model 60 in birch and black pegamoid or faux leather, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. This stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto des...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Faux Leather
$1,119 Sale Price
25% Off
Paimio Sanatorium Armchair "Hallway Chair" Model 403 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
In the early 1930s, Finnish architect Alvar Aalto achieved a milestone in architectural history with the creation of the Paimio Sanatorium, a visionary project that combined art, des...
Category
1930s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch, Maple
$1,927 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Montclair, NY
Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Birch
Pair of Model 65 Chairs with White Linoleum Seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A timeless pair of Model 65 chairs, designed by the legendary Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. These iconic chairs showcase Aalto’s revolutionary approach to furniture design, characte...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Alvar Aalto seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 213 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Yrjö Kukkapuro, and Oy Stockmann AB. Prices for Alvar Aalto seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $480 and can go as high as $80,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,221.
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Questions About Alvar Aalto Seating
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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