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What style did Alvar Aalto use?
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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 13, 2024
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Alvar Aalto Shelves Model 112B in Birch, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 early Alvar Aalto wall shelves model "112B" in patinated birch. Beautiful warm and deep patina to the wood.
The Alvar Aalto wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Model Y805B Glass Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model Y805B glass coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1970s. Y805B painted birch frame with later added glass top. Good vintage condition, minor patina cons...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Paint
Stack of 4 1950s Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four Alvar Aalto stool model 60, crafted out birch with lamented and steam bent legs. Nice patina with a golden color to the wood and lacquer, each marked on the bottom. A nic...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Early Production Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool Finsven Late 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Swedish production Finsven late 1940s Alvar Aalto stool, a pre Artek production piece. The stool has developed a patina over the years which adds to its character.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, Red Linoleum surface.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab and retailed by Artek since the 1930s.
Alvar Aalto designs are famous ...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
