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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
Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining table by Alvar Aalto, c.1980s. The table features a rectangular laminate top that sits atop bent birch wood legs. This design features Aalto’s signature method of joining tabl...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Laminate, Birch, Bentwood

Important Pair of 'X602' Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1954
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare pair of model ‘X602’ stools designed by Alvar Aalto around 1954. Made of a birch tripod base with exceptional wood detailing and the original black leather seats. In great ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 20th Century Finnish Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This Iittala Aalto Opal White Maljakko vase is a Finnish classic designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto. Each vase is handmade by the expert glass blowers at the Iittala glass factory. The ...
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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Art Glass

1960 White vase, Centerpiece with three-leaf clover Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
1960 White vase, Centerpiece with three-leaf clover Alvar Aalto Centerpiece shaped like a three-leaf clover, white. In addition to having that shape, i...
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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Art Glass

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Commissioned Wall Lamps, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This model wall lamp was originally modified from a similar looking ceiling lamp. It was mostly used in public buildings that Alvar Aalto designed. For example, these wall lamps ca...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto "Model 60" Stool for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 60 three-legged stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, c.1950s. The stool features a circular birch wood top and bent birch wood legs with Aalto’s signature “L-leg” design. ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Serving Trolley 901 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
901 Serving Trolley by Alvar Aalto. Authentic, stamp on bottom. 90s. Birchwood frame and linoleum covered trays. 35w 20d 20h
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Laminate, Wood

Modern Finnish glass bowl centerpiece, Alvar Aalto for IIttala, 1990s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in MIlano, IT
Centerpiece bowl or low vase of Finnish provenance, made entirely of glass and with an irregular, wavy shape. Design by Alvar Aalto for Ittala, c. 1990 with production label and desi...
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Glass

Alvar Aalto, Tea Trolley Model 900 for H.Ja.Rakennustyötehdas, Artek, 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Birch, ceramic and cane 900 trolley by Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu- ja rakennustyötehdas / Artek - Designed in 1937. This example has been made in the 60's and it is in good vintage co...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Ceramic, Bentwood

Rare Alvar Aalto Radio Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Alvar Aalto radio table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch. Great condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Alvar Aalto (1...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Aino Aalto Rare Measuring Table Artek 1950's
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table/sidetable was first designed as a measuring table for babies in hospitals. It has a metric measuring unit attached to it, and a sliding wooden piece to adjust according to...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto `Angel Wing` Floor Lamp A805
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This lamp is a legendary Alvar Aalto design and one of his finest creations. It was first designed in 1954 for the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. The name of course comes...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900 for Artek. Birch and Rattan.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Kansas City, MO
Alvar Aalto iconic Tea Cart 900 produced by Artek. This example is in very good condition with few signs of use. Birch wood frame and rattan basket. Great mid century design. Fun...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Coffee Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto coffee table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Alvar Aalto...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, 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...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Rare Alvar Aalto Dining Table, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Alvar Aalto dining table, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/1950s. Birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Alvar Aal...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954 and features his impressive X-Leg design. X-Legs are created from splitting the traditional L-Leg in a longitudinal direction and re-...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Bentwood

Glass vase 3030 by Alvar Aalto for Iittala. 1960 - 1970
By Alvar Aalto
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Art Glass

Alvar Aalto, Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. Body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. Extension leaf to be st...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Oak

Vintage Alvar Alto Low Bench 153A of Birch by Artek in Finland 1980s.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Finish Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) vintage low bench. The bench is made of solid birch with lacquer in the 1980s. by Artek in Finland. Very nice vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto For Artek Dining Table + Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artex
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by acclaimed Finnish artist/designer Alvar Aalto for Artek. A signature design, constructed out of bent birch & laminate surface. Made in Finland. Featuring a model 81B tab...
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1960s Finnish Minimalist Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between 1946-1956. Mad from solid and laminated birch throughout. Beautiful honey toned color ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Utrecht, NL
Model A330 is the more complex variation of the popular and more simple model A330S / 'The Golden Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Brass

Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early example of the model 83 dining table designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced in Turku, Finland by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas during the 1930s. Signed with stamp Aalto design Made...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic red model 60 stool in birch and beautiful patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in produ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

A pair of Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic pair of green model 60 stools in birch. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s, this simple design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in producti...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Chair 611 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Chair 611 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, webbing has been newly done.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Special Edition of Aalto Stool E60, "Moomintroll" Artek Finland.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Rare "Moomin" special edition of Aalto Stool E60, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. In 2013, in honor of the 80th anniversary, Artek released classic furniture decorated with belov...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (White laminate)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Clean lines and a simple structure define the design of Chair 65. A low, rectangular backrest is formed from a single piece of birch plywood and has a slight curve that forms natur...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Bentwood

Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dronten, NL
Almost a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, a dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is extremely hard to find. This particular piece is completely original, wh...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Alto Lounge Chairs 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certainly! The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Aalto Lounge Chairs from the 1980s are exquisitely crafted with a handmade curved wood base, reflecting the iconic mid-century desi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

alvar aalto stoolE60 kids size painted green 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1950s. There is evidence of overpainting There is some damage to the leg of the chair, but there is no problem in using...
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model no 60, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
These three Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Fabric

1940s Aino Aalto Table and 4 Aalto Stools in Marimekko Plastic Laminated Fabric.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designs are famous worldwide for a number of reasons. Beauty and functionality are at the top of the list. Since these furnitures were designed mainly for the export mar...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plastic

Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Model 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 around. As one can see from the archive picture the shelf can be joined with a mirror and ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consist...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Alvar Aalto L leg rectangular side table for Artek. Bentwood laminated-birch legs. Original black linoleum top. Can be used as coffee table, console or child desk. Nice patina.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, Pine
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding ‘Screen 100’ designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936. Material: Pine. Alvar Aalto’s “Screen 100” designed in 1936 is a sculptural room divider made entirely of ind...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Pine

Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, pine
By Artek, 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 pin...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Pine

Alvar Aalto Stool X602, 1950s Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brill...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Bentwood

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.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Aalto Table and Four Model 68 Chairs, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table and four model 68 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Linoleum table top, birch, imitation leather (kerni) upholstery...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1930's. This stool is painted red and white. There is some peeling and damage in the paint here and there, but it is a ...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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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.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s crafted by Iittala. This fluid masterpiece seamlessly merges form and function, sh...
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Art Glass

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. There is some damage to the seat.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Coppia di poltrone mod. Wingback Artek, Finlandia, 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rivoli, IT
Questa coppia di poltrone modello 401 è stata disegnata da Alvar Aalto per Artek, Finlandia, 1933. La struttura è in multistrato di betulla e con tessuto vintage marrone (piccoli di...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Bent Birch Wood K65 Stool By Alvar Aalto For Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, counter height stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek features a bent birch wood frame with white laminate 13 inch diameter seat.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Laminate, Birch

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. Painted aluminum and polished brass. Stamped. H: 30 c...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Alvar Aalto “X602” Stool for Artek, Finland 1960
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful and rare stool, model “X602”, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland around 1960. This is an exceptional piece of mid-century Scandinavian design! ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch with original painted table top. Good vintage condition, rich patina consistent wi...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Paint

50's bench 153A natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar aalto design 153A bench. This condition is very nice patine and original finish.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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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.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Alvar 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.

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