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
Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chairs model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
35"H x ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cane, Birch
Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stool by Alvar Aalto, model “Y 61”. Made from birch with flowing lines, wreathed rattan seat.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Rattan, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stool 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, unknown producer. Strong structure in curved plywood legs and black painted wood seat, original screws. The stool is ready t...
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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Wood and Glass Picture Frame by Alvar Aalto for Artek Italy, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular wooden picture frame with oval glass space for the photo by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
The original label is still attached in the back, as sh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto - Vintage Tripod Stool Model 60 - Two Tone - Birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hasselt, VLI
This two-tone tripod stool was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) in the 30s and produced by Artek after 1960. They are composed of a round seat and 3 feet, a...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 cel...
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Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, 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...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Birch
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp 1954 for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production.
Floor Light A805 features a hand-riveted shade formed from d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Alvar Aalto Golden Bell Pendant Lamp, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1935 for the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Photo of Alvar Aalto Lounge chair / Finland - 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950
- Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic
- suitable for framing
- photographed by Illek and Paul
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Paper
Alvar Aalto Glass Savoy Vase and Bowls
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s, Mid-Century Modern, blown glass 'Savoy' vase and bowls designed by Alvar, signed/marked.
Measures: H. 10/4/3, W. 11/13.5/10, D. 10/11/9.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto 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.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Paire de fauteuils “402” d’Alvar Aalto Pour Artek, 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuils de la série “402” d’Alvar Aalto pour Artek, 1960.
Structure en bouleau courbé, laqué et rembourrage en raphia.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
20th Century Finnish Pair of Vintage Mahogany Wall Shelves by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown vintage Mid-Century Modern Finnish pair of wall shelves made of hand crafted Mahogany and metal, designed by Alvaro Aalto in good con...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare and custom shoe rack designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1960 featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aal...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
Six Alvar Aalto Stools in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St-Brais, JU
With Artek 2nd Cycle sticker, late 1940s. Purchased in Helsinki.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair of Vintage Model 65 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Cape Town, WC
Model 65 encapsulates designer Alvar Aalto’s approach to systematic, rational design within the context of Finnish minimalism; showcasing clean lines and his favoured use of birchwoo...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
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 ...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wicker, Birch
Alvar Aalto 31 Armchair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, England
Alvar Aalto 31 armchair.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use in the structure some broken little piece o...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland. A tour de force in bent...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ferndale, MI
I believe this to be an early production chair in original somewhat worn finish. One of several designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto during time he was building a tuberculos...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Round Birch Bent Leg Nesting Tables c.1950s Made in Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto round birch bent leg nesting tables c.1950s made in Sweden.
Super clean antique condition.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model “A704” Table Lamp for Valaistustyö Ky, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
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...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland. 1953.
Painted aluminium and polished brass.
Early six tier version.
Engraved ‘A332 Valaistusty...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Midcentury Alvar Aalto Coat Rack / Shelf Stora Enso Building Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this original coat rack with shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1960 featuring birch wood, metal coat hooks and early nickel plated steel hanger ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto Large Savoy Vase in Emerald Green for Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
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
1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An important piece designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek placed at the Finnish Pavillion at the 1939 world's Fair. The table retains it's original customs sticker. This table is a surviv...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Teak
Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall mirror in pine, Sweden 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
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 ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Nylon, Beech
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 ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
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...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1953.
Painted aluminium and polished brass.
Early six tier version.
Stamped, 'VAlAISTUSTYO A33...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Y61 Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Set of 2 First Edition Alvar Aalto 402 Chairs for Finmar, 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
402 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Finmar, 1933
The 402 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Aalto was a famous architect and one of the most influential...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
Measure: Height: 35 (80) cm.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Hallway Chairs 54/404 by Alvar Aalto, Circa 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Surrey, GB
A stunning pair of stackable Alvar Aalto chair 54/404, a padded variant of hallway chair 403 designed in 1932. Very good vintage condition.
Dimen...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Original Midcentury Alvar Aalto Coat Rack / Shelf Stora Enso Building, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this original coat rack with shelf designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1960 featuring birch wood, metal coat hooks and early nickel plated steel hanger ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland. A tour de force in bent...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1953.
Painted aluminium and polished brass.
Early six tier version.
Stamped, 'VAlAISTUSTYO A33...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Ittala in the 1980s.
Elegant crystal vase in the shape of a corolla.
Corolla vase is...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Finnish Design Classic Lounge Chair No 401 by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Renens, CH
Early edition of the 401 cantilever lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu Ja Rakennustyötehdas (Turku, Finland) during the late 1930s.
Our version was re-u...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Original Midcentury Bell Pendant by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
Golden bell pendant in patinated brass designed by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen in 1939. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair 42 “Small Paimio” designed by Alvar Aalto,
Finland, 1931.
Bent birch and lacquered plywood.
Dimesnions:
H: 63 cm/ 2' 1"
W: 60 cm/ 1' 11 1/2"
D: ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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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