Scandinavian Modern Furniture
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with original metal canopy and white bottom rim, early example by...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto for Idman Pair Of Metal Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of metal ceiling lamps designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman in Finland, 1950s.
The lamps feature the original manufacturer’s stamp.
Date of manufacture: 1950s
Origin: Finland
Mat...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This commissioned ceiling lamp is designed by architect Alvar Aalto for the conference room of the Finnish forest industry company Enso-Gutzeit Oy in 1960s.
It has a simple form yet...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Version of 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare model 402 armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s with wedges on the legs. Lacquered birch legs, red woolblend fabric upholstery. Good vinta...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Early alvar aalto club table.
Its legs are made by aalto L-leg.
Not similar to 907 table,becase of early production.
table top is mahogany.
very r...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 402 Series pair of Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
New upholstered with lambskin
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, 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 Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Stool Model X602, O.Y. Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyöt
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare, X602 manufacture for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt, the original manufacturer of Alvar Aalto furniture (pre Artek)
Leather and Birch.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern 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 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954 for the National Pensions Institute ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Photo of Furniture/Interior by Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, 1937
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Museum of decorative arts in Prague
- suitable for framing
- photographed by Illek and Paul
jr.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Alvar Aalto Shelve Model 112B-2 from the 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto Shelve Model 112B-2 from the 1950s, manufactured by Artek. Birch. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aalto design. There are two...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Flush Mount Light Model A622b by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant model A622B by Alvar Aalto for Valaisintyö in the 1950s. Designed in 1953 for Helsinki Social Pension Institution. Metal, good vintage condition. Iconi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto A330s White Metal and Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s white metal and brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production by its original manufacturer, Artek of Finland. This newly customized wall lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage White Bench by Designer Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Artek's 153A bench was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945 and is still a modern and elegant design piece today.
The seat is made of solid birch and rests on ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
The 'Golden Bell' pendant lamp was designed in 1936 for the interior of the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki by Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat eac...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair model 45 from Alvar Aalto made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted.
They are ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stool model Y61 from Alvar Aalto. Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The stools are comfortable and lightweighted.
They are in bes...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto 7 Stackable Stools Model No 60, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These seven Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted direct...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Four Birch Dining Chairs Model 66 by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Dining set of four chairs in birch, model 66, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1980s.
These chairs are part of the iconic 66 Chair series designed by t...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, "X600" Stool, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Alvar Aalto, 1960s 'X600' stool for Artek.
Fan-shaped birch legs, upholstered black leather seat. Measure: height 45 cm. Manufacturer's stamp.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
30's alvar aalto 403 hallway chair painted white
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
The early 403 was characterized by making the best use of the flexibility of the pre-wood, without the bearing surface on the cross.
This is an individual that has been painted in...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
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 by Alva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s chrome wall light light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Alvar Aalto Stool in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early stool "model 60" designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland in the 1940s. In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Stable.
D...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Black Brass Pendants "Hand Grenade" by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and early set of brass pendants by Alvar Aalto. This pair manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1960s as model number "16530" The "Hand Grenade" pendant lights were originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1952 alongside his architectural plans...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 in Finland.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Y Legs Dining Table Side Table c 1946
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage square like form side table from plywood and birch dining table or side table by Alvar Aalto designed circa 1946 Finland manufactured circa 1960.
A wonderful squared dining table or side table from birch while the Y leg construction shows plywood.
We decided to polish the table by hand with shellac for a stunning warmth and depth look and feel.
Alvar Aalto ( 1898 - 1976 ) Finnish architect and designer
He worked in the circle of Le Corbusier, Fernand Leger, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Walter Gropius. Just name but a few.
He was influenced from Deutschen Werkbund and Bauhaus and sought for organic architecture - nature landscape and buildings should be close together.
A wonderful spirit, which reflects the current vision and the spirit of the time.
Y legs stands for the leg construction and based on the bending wood by Alvar Aalto - the L legs. In the Y-legs, two slim L legs were chamfered on opposite sides and glued together.
The condition is very good ready for immediate use.
Throughout the size and the height the table is versatile, using as side table, as dining table for smaller sized rooms, for workspaces, offices, vary it with pieces from bold yellow and cool blue Contemporary, precious hot pink and red Rococo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stool by Alvar Aalto, model “Y 61”. Made from birch with flowing lines, wreathed rattan seat.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Goteborg, SE
After launching his career in Finland during the early modernist period in the 1930's, the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in the forties started a production of his furniture in Swede...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant side table by Alvar Aalto, made from natural bent wood birch contrasting with black lacquer. Iconic design originally designed in 1932, originally for the Paimio Sanatorium...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Room / Screen Divider, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Pinewood. Produced by Artek, Finland, late 1960s.
Measures:
Height 150 cm
W 200 cm.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s.
Fo...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
eatures a distinctive five-section fan of bent birchwood, whose joins cascade down the legs, and the original leather-wrapped top with a beautiful patina. The piece can serve as a si...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to details. The less common X-leg with the leather padding bring plain beauty. The original blue leather makes t...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland and manufactured 1980s.
A wonderful timeless tea car...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to details. The less common X-leg with the leather padding bring plain beauty. This stool is in good condition w...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
'Model 45' birch armchairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two 'Model 45' armchairs designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto.
The frame is made of beech and wicker, while the seat is made of canvas.
The armchairs were ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wicker, Birch
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto comes with a leather stem, brass details and a white metal nest on the top. The brilliance of this lamp comes from the simplicity and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model “A704” Table Lamp for Valaistustyö Ky, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finland and Helsinki were extremely important in the Mid-Century Modern design history, and one of its most famous designers was Alvar Aalto. In contrast with the functionalism of th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early Alvar Aalto A332 "Beehive" Pendant by Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it mimics the hanging beehives on a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Model number 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later (1960's?) by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 4
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair Model 45 from Alvar Aalto.Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted.
They are in ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful hand made iconic piece from the 1980s.
Foil lab...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall mirror in pine, Sweden 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
Alvar Aalto Y61 Stool
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1947, Alvar Aalto's Y61 stool required a special technique to create the unique Y-leg. This vintage example was sold in the US by ICF and has a rich patina attesting to y...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in London, GB
A simple architectural piece comprising twin ceiling lights on a single back plate, designed by Alvar Aalto and stamped by the Finnish manufacturer Idman.
Overall the fixture is in fair vintage condition with lots of signs of wear from age and use - scratches, dents, dust and fading - all left as found. See images for examples of details and overview, or contact us if you would like more information.
Wiring:
The original wiring has been partially removed, and will need to be replaced prior to install. The original bulb-holders took E27 screw-fitting bulbs; as with all vintage pieces we recommend the use of low heat bulbs to protect the fixture for the future. There are two holes on the plate for installation (fixings not included). The diffusers simply rest in place, and can be removed for shipping.
This design is believed to have been created for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki, which was designed by Aalto and completed in 1962. Idman Oy were a manufacturer of high quality lighting by designers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Model 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and sought after combination ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Alvar Aalto Large Savoy Vase in Emerald Green for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Scandinavian Modern design by Alvar Aalto in vibrant emerald green glass for eminent Finnish glassworks, Iittala.
This mid-century example includes a bubble in the glasswor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Chairs Model 69 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of chairs model 69 by Alvar Aalto. Chair 69 is one of Artek’s most popular chairs, a universal wooden chair in the tradit...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Alvar Aalto, made from birch in a compact functionalist design. Drawers to the right and a filing cabinet to the left with a jalousie door.
Ink spots inside the t...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Room divider model 100 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,379.
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