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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Alvar Aalto
Vintage Aalto Table rectangular (Table 81B) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Table 81B with red linoleum top
(Red linoleum top is no longer in production)
The Aalto Table rectangular is a perfect solution for numerous spaces, from a small kitchen to large di...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar. The armchair showcases a fluid design, with a gra...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century 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...
Category
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 Table Model 81B, Red Linoleum surface.
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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 ...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp for Stora Enso Headquarters, Idman
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Bar Stool Artek K65
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Alvar Aalto Bar Stool for Artek, model K65
in original finish.
Measurements
W 13,5’’ x D 14’’ x H 28’’
Seat Height 23,5''
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early Model 611 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Early Model 611 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Patinated birch. Natural surface. Good vintage ...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Model 401 Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An iconic and rare vintage model 401 armchair by Alvar Aalto. This was made in Finland by Artek, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is of exceptional quality and is extremely comfo...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Side Table By Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Spectacularly colored little table By Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland.
Iconic L-leg Design. Re-Painted by a professional at some point. No original color.
Dimensions:
Height 54cm
Lw...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric.
One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Pendant model. A622, Valaisinpaja 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic ceiling pendant model A622, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s, and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland in the 1970s. In line with all Aalto furniture and lighting...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch frame with oak veneer table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of turquoise model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s/1960s. Birch frame with turquoise linoleum top. Good vintage ...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 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 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
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round with Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design by the iconic Alvar Aalto for artek. Round birch top about 19 in diameter with a height of 17.5 a good size to use in several locations. In very good condit...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, early birch coat rack
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the timeless design of the Alvar Aalto early birch coat rack, a true vintage gem for any home. This original piece showcases Aalto's iconic use of bentwood and natural ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model Venezia Curtains, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto model Venezia curtains (2 pieces sold together), 1970s. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Marked.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s, manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. Birch a...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Aalto H-legged Table (Table 81B) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
H-legged Table (Table 81B) with blue linoleum top
(Blue linoleum top is no longer in production)
The last of Alvar Aalto’s inventions to be adopted by the furniture industry was th...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Door Handles by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of six door handles by Alvar Aalto from the 1960s. Painted aluminum. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age and use. The door handles are sold as a set.
Alvar...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Model DL82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model DL82 table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with linoleum table top. The table has an extendable part that can be f...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp, model A808, Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s, brass/leather
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early floor lamp, model A808, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s.
The layered brass shade with internal white enamelled metal diffuser and pul...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare color stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch with painted top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent wi...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Paint, Birch
Vintage Aalto Table rectangular (Table 80A) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Table 80A with red linoleum top
(Red linoleum top is no longer in production)
The Aalto Table rectangular is a perfect solution for numerous spaces, from a small kitchen to large di...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1960s model with five slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s
"The finger joint detail vanished in the mid 1960s.
(The finger joi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Model "E, A" Tablecloth, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model "E, A" tablecloth designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950s. Fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Marked.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Dining Table/Desk Made In Beechwood By Alvar Aalto From 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
This versatile beech wood dining table/desk combines functionality with timeless elegance. The tabletop is covered with linoleum, which gives a durable and stylish appearance.
Desig...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030, 1960s, Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Vintage version of iconic Savoy Vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Hand signed "Alvar Aalto 3030". Blown to a cast-iron mould.
Normal wear o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1930-40s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1930-40s model with four slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1930-40s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furnit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto bar stools for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in London, GB
Pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto bar stools for Artek, good honey colour.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Teak Aalto Model 60 Stools, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of rare model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with teak top. Good vintage condition, patina consist...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
Each shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 9.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Nesting Tables Model 90C & 90D, Artek, Late 20th Century
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nesting tables model 90C & 90D, designed by Alva Aalto, manufactured by Artek, Late 20th Century. Birch frame, table top birch and white linoleum. Good vintage condition, minor patin...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf
This shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 9.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
Each shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 9.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
extra large original 1930's Alvar Aalto dining, conference table or desk, Finmar
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Rare large size original 1930's modernist early Alvar Aalto L-Leg plywood desk, dining, conference or library table. beautiful patina.
numbered legs and 1930's Finmar label.
Manufactured by O.y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyotehdas A.b., Turku, Finland for Finmar ltd...
Category
20th Century Finnish International Style Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
Each shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 9.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Karelian Birch Aalto Stool 60, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, rare carelian birch top. Good vintage condition, patina ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Alvar Aalto, Birch Plywood Cantilever Chair, Model 31, Huonekalu-ja, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model 31 chair of moulded birch plywood, cantilevered one-piece seat and back suspended from bent supports painted black.
Designed in the 1930s and produced by Huonekalu...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 80 years anniversary model
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit, or display surface. Born of modernist ideals and Finnish i...
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 model 611 chairs by Alvar Aalto & Otto Korhonen , Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montréal, QC
Chair 611 , designed by Alvar Aalto in 1929, is a stacking auditorium chair made of solid birch, also known as the "row chair." Initially used in Aalto's Jyväskylä Defence Corps Buil...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Very hard to find Model 26 armchair is designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek with frame in steel tube, painted matt black and with seat form pressed birch plywood, lacquered in black.
Aalto designed Lounge Chair 26...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 metal with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, Wooden Room Divider, Late 1960s, Artek
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The 100 slatted wall / room divider by Alvar Aalto is a dynamic interior element assembled from narrow vertical pine slats and can be rolle...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aa...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montréal, QC
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s. Birchwood frame with fuchsia upholstered seat.
In good vintage condition, small tear in seat and wear to wood back.
Dimensions: 30"H...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Screen 100 In Pinewood By Alvar Aalto & Artek Designed in Finland 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Wycombe, GB
The Artek 100 Screen was designed by Alvar Aalto with a natural aesthetic for various interiors requiring privacy and separation within a room. Its lightweight design can be utilised...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Organic and Sculptural Savoy Bowl Small, Pair
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Two beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Aalto clear glass bowls, Iittala, Finland, circa late-20th century. These clear dishes or bowls are taken fro...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Birch Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B.
Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland.
Striking Finnish design from the 1950s.
Original bi...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
Category
1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden.
AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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.