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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 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
This Aalto stool 60 has a nice color combination, natural birch combined with an special red seat top. The color of the seat appears bright red or almost pink depending on the lighti...
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 /
Paimio
, 1930/40s.
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced during the 1930/40s.
Steam bent plywood ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A finely crafted oak serving platter featuring the iconic “Savoy” silhouette from a limited Alvar Aalto collection by Iittala, Finland. This piece showcases the essence of Finnish de...
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1960s/70s children
s chair, model N65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bristol, GB
Children's chair by Alvar Aalto, model N65 for Artek, Finland.
The chair date from the 1960s - 70s, retailed in the USA by ICF New York. Labels are present to the underside.
Birch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Alvar Aalto Artek X600 Stool Pair 1950
s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Original pair of X600 stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Maintaining stamp under seat.
Visible use and wear is present appropriate to the age of the items.
Timeless work from the ren...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
$2,800 / set