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 Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is in very good original condition. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Dining Set with Lazy Susan and 6 Model 66 chairs, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto reached world fame as an architect and furniture designer by no mistake. As he designed his different public and private buildings around the world, he also designed the ...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Glass, Birch, Bentwood
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs Model 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These chairs are the ones with the lower version back support model no. 65. The chairs are ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Bowl 9748, Iittala 1956, Blown to a Wooden Mold
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Blown Glass
Freeform Stainless Steel Alvar Aalto Bowl for Lilttala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful freeform stainless steel bowl designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala in polished stainless steel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas OY, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare coffee table by Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas OY from the 1930s. Lacquered birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Original Bench from Helsinki House of Culture by Alvar Aalto, 1952-1958
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Transform your space with the soul of Helsinki's cultural history embodied in an original 3-seat bench from The House of Culture Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto between 1952-1958. ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For Artek 1940s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
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Birch, Plywood
Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek, Sweden
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trolley model 900 designed by Alvar Aalto with tile by Fiskars for Artek,
Finland, 1946.
Birch, tile from Fiskars, and rattan.
Provenance: Ingvar Norman, Ernst Sundhs Byggnads AB.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A good and early example by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden bentwood birch and black laminate Stool 60. Circa 1950. Fully signed on the bottom with ink stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, Made...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Artek Coat Hanger Model 113, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early 1940s single wall shelf model 112 is designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto for artek. This versatile shelf is in stained birch. The 2 triangular panels are joined ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s, s the epitome of minimalistic furniture, versatile enough to serve as a seat, a table, a storage unit, or even a display surface. Thi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
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1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp, Model A811, Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s.
This original floor lamp has a white painted metal louvred shade on a brass neck extending into a leather...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto for Idman Pair Of Metal Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of metal ceiling lamps designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman in Finland, 1950s.
The lamps feature the original manufacturer’s stamp.
Date of manufacture: 1950s
Origin: Finland
Mat...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 Wartime Version, Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more.
A war-time stoo...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
A Pair Of Classic Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stools ca' 1970's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of three-legged "fan" leg stools by Alvar Aalto. Purchased in the 1970's.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair
By ICF Group, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto Linen and Beech Lounge Chair in very good original condition! 2nd one available with more wear showing on the seat area of the linen. Later photos are showing the 2nd c...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Beech
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 architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology in 1921. There were few com...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Finnish Modern Chair for Wilh Schauman, Finland, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Elevate your interior design with this elegant Finnish modern chair designed by Alvar Aalto that was showcased at the New York World's Fair in 19...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Rare Stool 60 "Sandwich", Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 30s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 "Sandwich" designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina. Iconic Alvar Aalto design.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) Mid-Century Modern white enameled aluminum hanging ceiling pendant lamp with concentric circle design. Provenance: From a Rye, N.Y. collection.
Dea...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Mini Blue Vase for Iittala, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Alvar Aalto Mini Vase for Iittala, 1980s.
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto 40s 406 Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
40s 406 chari.upholstery by jute webbing.
early production.
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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 structure.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Aalto "double-decker" zebra stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Yet another version of the Aalto famous 3-legged stool. This one is upholstered with original Artek zebra motif fabric.
Aalto stools are quite desired in our opinion for their funct...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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 acquainted with though their many travels, as well as by the Japanese woodwork...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Ceramic, Rattan
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 Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, ...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto pair of Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These simple yet elegant stools are of very high quality manufacturing with great attention to detail. The less common x-leg with the original blue leather padding bring plain beauty...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Green Linoleum
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and green linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface rectang...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 in Original Formica, 1950s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rarely seen example of the iconic Aalto stools with the original formica seating.
These 3 legged stools have long been our customers favorites, especially in rare col...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Formica, Birch
Ikea Alvar Aalto stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is a rare set of 5 Alvar Aalto stools made from Ikea in 1990.
This stool was called "frosta" and was the piece of dispute between Artek and Ikea.
Ikea has to delete It to his ca...
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1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1960s. Birch frame with linoleum top. Good vintage condition, beautiful patina and wear consistent with age and use. Classic Alvar Aa...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining / Side Chairs by Avar Aalto 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set includes four exquisite Mid-Century dining/side chairs designed by the iconic Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in the 1960s. Crafted from pine wood, these chairs ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Cantilevered Leather Lounge Chair for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 406 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto. The cantilevered frame is a bent birch wood that gives the seat a floating effect. The chair's seat and seatback is finished i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful honey ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
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 Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Turku, Finland
H 56 cm x W 90cm x D 50 cm
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1930s Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Cork, Pine
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 & X602 in patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stools model X601 & X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s.
(Avail...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Alvar Aalto set of Armchairs for Artek, circa 1960
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Wall Light A910 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This timeless and elegant design is popular in both public buildings and private homes.
With structural echoes of Alvar Aalto’s other lighting designs, its shade consists of thin m...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Steel
1970s Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek 611 Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Model 611 chairs designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These examples were produced circa 1970s and have been recently reupholstered...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
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. Acquired directly from its original owner, it has great provenance.
18"h X 28.25"d
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Aluminium Door Handles
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aaltos. Made in Finland.
Material: Alumininum
Includes two handles and spacer. No connecting screws / rose screws.
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles and basket of woven rattan cane. The trolley is in very good original condition wit...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Beech
Alvar Aalto, Double Shelf, Model 112-2, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf is easier to hang with four screws instead of eight.
The shelf unit is pre mid 1950s and is...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic Alvar Aalto fan leg dining table. Birchwood with nice patina and grain-very good condition.
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
1930s Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Finland Design E60 Stool First Edition
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Solid bent birch
First edition 1934
Original 1930s, no restoration
Very good vintage condition
Alvar Aalto’s four-legged Stool E60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X601 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s.
(A matching st...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. The piece was manufactured in Finland circa 1950s. The strong frame is made fr...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch, Rubber
Alvar Aalto Pair of Commissioned Armchairs, Enso Gutzeit Headquarters, 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
An imposing and not to mention rare pair of Alvar Aalto chairs designed for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki in the early 1960s. Th...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The Aalto’s use of Finnish birch and rattan could be co...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
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 1950s. Viljo Hirvonen and Alvar Aalto started their work...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Wohnbedarf
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Alvar Aalto ‘Mod. 31' Armchair, Finland 1930s. Early edition manufactured by O.y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.b. Turku and Supplied by the famous Wohnbedarf, Zürich; marked with...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Plywood
alvar aalto 111 shelf
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
1940' alvar aalto design 111 shelf.
This is made in Hedemora for export to abroad aalto furnitures during WW2.
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Mid Century Alvar Aalto Model 60 Birch Side Tables or Stools for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Pair of Mid Century Alvar Aalto Model 60 birch nesting side tables or stools, made in Romania.
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1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.
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