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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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Model A808 Brass Floor Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Madrid, ES
The A808 lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Nickel
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, FI
Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Nickel
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Metal, Nickel, Brass

Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Milan, IT
Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 28.35 in
Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Alvar Aalto standard floor lamp, model A809, Artek. Finland, 1959. Enameled steel, brass
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto
Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto
H 66.25 in W 21.75 in D 19 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal, Brass

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal, Brass

Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the interior of the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Golden Bell Pendant Lamp, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Materials: Brass Dimensions: ø 16.5 cm x H 19 cm Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

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Brass

Alvar Aalto A808 floorlamp Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1955
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and unique early 70s production of the A808 floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto an
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Alvar Aalto to Valaistostyo Ky, Finland. Model A-203, Circa 1950th. Lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
H 45.3 in W 26.75 in D 11.4 in
Valaistustyö Pendant Light 'Ama 500' with Brass Details by Aino Aalto, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto
Located in London, GB
Pendant light 'AMA 500' with brass details by Aino Aalto, designed 1941. This piece was made by
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Umbrella stand designed by the one and only Alvar Aalto and manufactured in the late 70s by Artek
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand, Artek 1970s
Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand, Artek 1970s
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H 18.9 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
Early Alvar Aalto Black Brass Pendants "Hand Grenade" by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and early set of brass pendants by Alvar Aalto. This pair manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1940s Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' Pendant Light
By Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' pendant light. Executed in enameled aluminum and brass for Valaistustyö
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Aino Aalto 'Ama 500' Pendant Light, 1940s
By Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' pendant light, 1940s. Executed in enameled aluminum and brass for Valaistustyö
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' Pendant Light, 1941
By Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model AMA 500 by Aino Aalto, in white enameled metal with lattice brass
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, 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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto, Umbrella Stand, Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Umbrella stand A birch and brass umbrella stand with a three-sided
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Umbrella Stands

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Birch

Alvar Aalto, Umbrella Stand, Artek, Finland
Alvar Aalto, Umbrella Stand, Artek, Finland
H 18.9 in W 12.41 in D 8.27 in
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Model A110 Pendant, Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model A110 pendant light, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s. Painted
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage A110 "Handgrenade" Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
provides an exceptional warm-toned light due to the polished brass surface of the inside of the lamp. “Hand
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Floor Lamp Model A809 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1959
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
, brass and leather. Dimensions: H: 170 cm/ 5' 7 1/4'' W: 60 cm/ 2' D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4'' Alvar Aalto was a
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Brass

Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
Helsinki by Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat each building as a
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Shade white painted steel. Base and shaft covered with black leather. Polished brass fittings
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Wall Lamps, Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall lamps, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s Brass and lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Alvar Aalto Early Floor Lamp Model A 808 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Early Alvar Aalto A332 "Beehive" Pendant by Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and first production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp, Model A811, Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s. This original floor
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto, 1950's floor lamp A808, Valaistustyö, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto circa 1950's floor lamp A808, a timeless piece of vintage design
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Ceiling Light Model A 335 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model A 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland. 1952. Brass and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto `Angel Wing` Floor Lamp A805
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This lamp is a legendary Alvar Aalto design and one of his finest creations. It was first designed
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto  `Angel Wing` Floor Lamp A805
Alvar Aalto  `Angel Wing` Floor Lamp A805
H 66.93 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
Artek AMA500 Pendant 1950s by Aino Aalto
By Artek, Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Vintage Artek’s AMA 500 pendant, designed by Aino Aalto, is a stunning classic from 1950s. Aino
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Artek AMA500 Pendant 1950s by Aino Aalto
Artek AMA500 Pendant 1950s by Aino Aalto
H 9.06 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Floor Lamp A811 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather. Rare model. Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp 1954 for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Wall Lamps, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
used in public buildings that Alvar Aalto designed. For example, these wall lamps can be found in The
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Wall Lamps, Valaistustyö 1950s
A Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Wall Lamps, Valaistustyö 1950s
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H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit Headquarters, 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
An imposing and not to mention rare pair of Alvar Aalto chairs designed for the Enso-Gutzeit
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Alvar Aalto A331 "Beehive" Pendant Light, 1950s, Valaistustyö Ky Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, FI
atmospheric light. The Ceiling lamp A331 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1953. The 'Beehive' was designed for
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Very Rare Artek A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
. The slender angled neck has a polished brass collar that contrasts appealingly with the stand’s black
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Chrome

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Original Midcentury Bell Pendant by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Golden bell pendant in patinated brass designed by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen in 1939. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alva Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 for Valaitustyo Ky, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Madrid, ES
An Alvar Alto floor lamp edited by Valaitustyo Ky in the early 1950s. Brass shade, white metal
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s. The
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal, Chrome

Rare early Alvar Aalto 'Double Angel Wing' Floor Lamp, model A810, Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is rare early Double Angel Wing floor lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959 and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of ceiling lamps 'Beehive' model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1952, Red
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1952
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
Alvar Aalto, Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman
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H 11.03 in W 44.89 in D 12.6 in
Viljo Hirvonen & Valaistustyö Adjustable Floor Lamp, Leather & Brass, 1960s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
on the stem and orientated in all directions. Off white lacquered aluminum shade, brass, plated
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

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Aalto Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of aalto brass available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of aalto brass you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of aalto brass made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö and Paavo Tynell each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of aalto brass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Aalto Brass?

The average selling price for a piece of aalto brass at 1stDibs is $5,957, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $83,763 for the highest priced.

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