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Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant side table by Alvar Aalto, made from natural bent wood birch contrasting with black lacquer
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Aalto Table half-round by Alvar Aalto for Artek (coffee table height)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto
35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto
H 22.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Alvar Aalto Table by Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific vintage Aalto table is entirely original and has a wonderful patina from age and use
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Table by Artek
Alvar Aalto Table by Artek
H 18 in Dm 28.25 in
Radio Table, Designed by Alvar Aalto', Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) radio table, the table is in good condition, manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Square Birch Table by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A square table with laminated, L-shaped legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Square Birch Table by Alvar Aalto
Square Birch Table by Alvar Aalto
H 27.17 in W 26.97 in D 22.84 in
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Nightstands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of clean lined fan leg tables, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto End Tables or Nightstands
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Nightstands
H 18 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
H 21.5 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
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
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Side Table By Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
Side Table By Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
No Reserve
H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Alvar Aalto Center Table for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960. Manufactured by Artek (Finland). Wood legs and
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch

Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930
Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930
H 28.35 in W 41.74 in D 19.69 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s, lacquered birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s. Lacquered birch and laminate. Alvar
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Lacquer

Dining Table/Desk Made In Beechwood By Alvar Aalto From 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in 1960, this table bears the hallmarks of his characteristic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage fan leg coffee table by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Excellent original condition, beautiful warm
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Alvar Aalto Extra Large Dining Table, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960 Special commission, unique piece of measure: 246
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Extra Large Dining Table, circa 1960
Alvar Aalto Extra Large Dining Table, circa 1960
H 28.75 in W 96.86 in D 55.12 in
Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Early alvar aalto club table. Its legs are made by aalto L-leg. Not similar to 907 table,becase
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
H 22.05 in Dm 24.81 in
1930s Finnish "World's Fair" Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare, museum quality, table with a solid teak top on laminated maple legs. Retaining a partial
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Teak, Maple

Stool X601 (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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Aino and Alvar Aalto Side Table for Adlon, Finland, 1938
By Aino Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Unique side table by Aino and Alvar Aalto designed for the cabinet of restaurant Adlon in Helsinki
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Table Lamp Model A704 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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
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1990s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Rare Dining Set with Table and Four Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare dining set in patinated masur birch. Dining table (model 91) and four chairs (model 611
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Mid Century Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto
By Thonet, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of four stacking side tables by Thonet, in the manner of Alvar Aalto. The
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Vintage Glass Nesting Tables Homage to Alvar Aalto by Fiam
By Alvar Aalto, FIAM
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
This nesting tables are a homage to Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Glass

Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
Alvar Aalto, Tea trolley n°98 c. 1936-39 Pine and cork. Manifactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja
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Vintage 1930s Serving Tables

Materials

Cork, Pine

Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936
Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936
H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto Model 83 Table and Model 66 Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A vintage model 83 dining table by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of Finnish Birch ply & 8 model 66
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Model 83 Table and Model 66 Chairs
Alvar Aalto Model 83 Table and Model 66 Chairs
H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 35.83 in
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Y Legs Dining Table Side Table c 1946
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
table by Alvar Aalto designed circa 1946 Finland manufactured circa 1960. A wonderful squared dining
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. Body of the table is solid
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto, Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
Alvar Aalto, Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
H 29.53 in W 88.19 in D 35.44 in
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
- Design Specialist, Artek 2nd Cycle Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1930-40s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Manufacture: circa 1930-40s Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
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H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Belmont, MA
Alvar Aalto stool manufactured by Artek, originally designed in 1933. Crafted in Laminated Birch
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek
H 17 in Dm 14.5 in
Alvar Aalto A703 "Visor" Lamp for Valaistustyo, Stamped by Maker, 1957
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto table / desk light designed 1957 for Valaistustyo, Finland. Enameled steel black base
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Early Model)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture, which Aino and Alvar Aalto had become
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, MA
table or as a stool. Maker's label on underside.
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp in Leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Model Y805B Glass Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model Y805B glass coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1970s. Y805B
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Birch, Paint

Alvar Aalto, Round Table A71, Artek, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a very versatile round table A71 designed by Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976) from the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare L-Leg Children's table, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Bentwood

Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Argelato, BO
Alvar Aalto's 901 trolley is one of the icons of Finnish modern design, presented for the first
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rubber, Birch

Tea Trolley by Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
An earlier edition of the Alvar and Aino Aalto Tea Trolled for Artek. Using new technology to bend
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto for Artek Rectangle Coffee Table 1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An important piece designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek placed at the Finnish Pavillion at the 1939
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek, Sweden
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek, Finland, 1946. Birch
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Ceramic, 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
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20th Century Finnish International Style Conference Tables

Materials

Plywood

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 in white
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tea Trolley 901 was originally designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1936. It was the simplest
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 in white
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 in white
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Alvar Aalto Model “A704” Table Lamp for Valaistustyö Ky, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
its most famous designers was Alvar Aalto. In contrast with the functionalism of the International
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early example of the model 83 dining table designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced in Turku, Finland by
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

An Alvar Aalto Foldable Table in Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A foldable table in birch with beautiful patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round with Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design by the iconic Alvar Aalto for artek. Round birch top about 19 in diameter
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Nesting Tables Model 90C & 90D, Artek, Late 20th Century
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nesting tables model 90C & 90D, designed by Alva Aalto, manufactured by Artek, Late 20th Century
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Birch

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Tables By Aalto For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tables by aalto available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, birch and hardwood, every tables by aalto was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tables by aalto — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each tables by aalto bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tables by aalto that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Artek and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Tables By Aalto
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A couch table is a long, narrow table with storage space below that is placed behind a sofa and stands no higher than its back.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A serving table is a side table used to present and serve food.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    An entryway table is a narrow table suitable for use in an entry hall. Console tables, because they are narrow and fixed to the wall, are good entryway tables.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A demilune table has a semicircular top, allowing it to stand flush against a wall or sofa back.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Demilune tables are shaped like semi-circles, which makes sense because demilune means “half moon” in French. They’re typically quite small, making them ideal for decoration in an entryway or living room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Accent tables serve a decorative, rather than a practical, function. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019

    A pembroke table has one or two drop leaves that can be lifted to make it longer. The piece is  named for the noted architect Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A center table is usually circular and placed in the middle of a parlor or foyer, although they may appear elsewhere. They can be made of any material — including marble, glass, wood and lucite — and typically do not adhere to any particular style. Because of this variability, they are generally easy to position in a room.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A gueridon is a small round table supported by one or several columns, which are either plain and simple or in the form of mythological creatures. The first gueridon tables appeared in France and were inspired by ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A tulip table is a dining table or occasional table of a certain shape. It’s typically characterized by a slender stem-like pedestal base and a round tabletop. Its name is drawn from the name given to chairs that are part of a collection that Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen created for iconic mid-century furniture manufacturer Knoll during the 1950s.

    The tables in Saarinen’s acclaimed series were called Pedestal tables, while the chairs were called Tulip chairs, armless or not, owing to their flower bulb-like shape. Today, design lovers everywhere frequently refer to Saarinen's Pedestal tables as tulip tables, and any table that looks like a Pedestal table is generally referred to as a tulip table, whether or not Saarinen had anything to do with it.

    Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A naga table is a table produced by artisans from Nagaland, a region in North East India. Typically, the tables are solid hardwood, but some have iron legs. Traditionally, people used naga tables for grinding grains, but today they serve as accent tables in homes throughout the world. On 1stDibs, find a selection of naga tables.