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
Mid-Century Tea Cart Model 901 Trolley by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
Tea Cart or Trolley model 901 designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Made in Finland. Manufactured probably in the 1950s.
Birch frame, contrasting shelving with black linoleum, ...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, 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 by Alva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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.
Category
1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare early green version of the Classic. Provenance: Estate of Mary Griggs Burke, Long Island. See "Long Island Modernism 1930-1980" by Caroline Rob Zaleski, W.W.Norton 2012.
Category
1940s Finnish International Style Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Square Birch Table by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A square table with laminated, L-shaped legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, the furniture company founded by Aalto in Helsinki in 1935, during the late 1940s- ea...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model. A605, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A ceiling pendant model A605 (The smaller version of the A622.) designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland in the 1950s. In line with all Aalto furniture and...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp for Stora Enso Headquarters, Idman
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This lamp is perfect for Kitchens, counter tops, window fronts, or as lighting for painting walls. It can even be used on the outside balcony for example...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folding 'Screen 100' Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek,
Finland. 1936.
Pine.
Alvar Aalto’s 'Screen 100' designed in 1936 is a sculptural room divider made entirely of individual...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, Red Linoleum surface.
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab and retailed by Artek since the 1930s.
Alvar Aalto designs are famous ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers Association and the council chamber of the town hall of Säynätsalo. The lamp with model...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto foldable table In Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful blue linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were very duarbl...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Beige Linoleum, Artek
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always b...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a set of newer production N65 children's chairs designed by famed architect and designer Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek.
Easily one of Aalto's most recognized and c...
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Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Stools, Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red-laminated birch stools designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1950s.
Seat height is 17.5"
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
Category
1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Birch Table, Model 83, by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, MA
Originally designed in 1935 by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek as model 83, this clean-lined table sets a rectangular top of birch-edged white laminate onto solid bentwood birch le...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Set of 3 Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Stools in Birch, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 3 Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s.
These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Set of 2 wooden stools k65 model by Alvar Aalto for Artek 60's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Padova, IT
K65 High Chair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935 is a bar stool with four legs and backrest in birch natural lacquered. Alvar Aalto's long-legged High Chair K65 is the optimu...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Example of a Model 91 Dining Table, Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A Model 91 dining table designed in 1933 by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) and manufactured by Artek, the furniture company founded by Aalto in Helsinki in 1935.
Regarde...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Beige Linoleum and Black Legs, Artek
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with red linoleum seat. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consisten...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto A332 "Beehive" Pendant by Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame with black linoleum seat. Good vintage condition, patina and wear c...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Birch Stools or Pedestals / Side Table, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s.
These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beautiful honey...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, 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 Aalto.
The chairs are lightweight and can be situated practically in any room or interior, and are easily moved around due to their lightness, both in weight and in appearance.
The chairs have beautiful patina and are reupholstered in black premium fabric. Both chairs are stamped "Artek Aalto design Made in Finland...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
Category
1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them to go around.
As one can see from the archive picture the shelf can be joined with a mirro...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Alvar Aalto Shelves Model 112B in Birch, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 early Alvar Aalto wall shelves model "112B" in patinated birch. Beautiful warm and deep patina to the wood.
The Alvar Aalto wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Set Of 6 Stackable Stools Model. 60, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 ...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 900 tea trolley, Alivar, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Alivar
Located in Rivoli, IT
Iconic no tea trolley with a sophisticated design by Alvar Aalto.
Birch wood frame, tabletop formed by black ceramic tiles, rattan basket under the outlet.
This iconic piece was fir...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Alvar Aalto Rare 'Model 13' Cantilever Lounge Chair for Artek, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
An incredibly unique, uncommon, and early 'Model 13' lounge chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1932. Two tone with natural birch arms/legs and dark brown birch seat. For nearly 100...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 2 wooden chairs 66 model by Alvar Aalto for Artek 60's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Padova, IT
The unmistakable Chair 66 by Artek is a chair with a classic and versatile design, designed in 1935 by the brilliant Finnish designer Alvar Aalto.
Appreciated for its simple and univ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Model Y805B Glass Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model Y805B glass coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1970s. Y805B painted birch frame with later added glass top. Good vintage condition, minor patina cons...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass, Birch, Paint
Alvar Aalto "A115 Hand Grenade" Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Valaistustyö Oy, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare white mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "A115 / Hand Grenade" with a linen fabric shade by Alvar Aalto produced by Valaistustyö Oy in Finland, 1950s. In good original ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stack of 4 1950s Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four Alvar Aalto stool model 60, crafted out birch with lamented and steam bent legs. Nice patina with a golden color to the wood and lacquer, each marked on the bottom. A nic...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Poltrona Design Scandinavo Anni 60 Danish Modernariato.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Taranto, IT
Alvar Aalto Poltrona Design Scandinavo Anni 60 Danish Modernariato.
Struttura in legno e metallo, rivestito in tessuto, interno in spugna leggera.
L’articolo è in buone condizioni ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Birch Stool 60 by Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL 60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1960
1 sold 1 available
Alvar Aalto released the stool 60 in 1933 after testing the sturdiness of the design by throwing it repeatedly on the floor ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Production Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool Finsven Late 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Swedish production Finsven late 1940s Alvar Aalto stool, a pre Artek production piece. The stool has developed a patina over the years which adds to its character.
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Coat Rack, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Coat rack, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Longer version. Birch and metal. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wit...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1960s models with four slits and five slits in the L-legs.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954.
The Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp is an iconic mid-century modern piece...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto Blue Linoleum Stool E60 (four legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950
Early model E60 stools in blue linoleum by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Rare color and healthy patina.
color: blue
materi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Yellow Linoleum Stool E60 (four-legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950
1 available
Early model E60 stool in yellow linoleum by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Rare color and healthy patina.
color:...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Table & 5 Model 65 Chairs In Blue Laminate, 1960s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A dining set consisting of a L-leg table and 5 model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed b...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand Model no. 115 Birch & Brass 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early Umbrella stand model no. 115 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. This example was manufactured in the 1940s. This umbrella stand brings together birch and brass in a structur...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage N65 children's chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1960-70
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bristol, GB
Kid's chairs by Alvar Aalto, model N65 for Artek, Finland.
This set of children's chairs date from the 1960s - 70s, retailed in the USA by ICF New York. Labels are present to the un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 66 Dining Chairs for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 66 dining chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in the 1950's feature honey toned birch legs and a high bent plywood backrest. The seat is circular birch wood with...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Laminate
Artek Pendant Light A331 “Beehive“ by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The A331, nicknamed “Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for homes and public spaces alike, “Beehive” creates a warm, diffuse light when switche...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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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