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Scandinavian Modern Birch Side Table by Alvar Aalto, 2002 for Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Classic Alvar Aalto side table produced by Artek in 2002, featuring the designer’s iconic L-leg
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
$1,663
H 22.84 in W 29.93 in D 9.85 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Uppsala, SE
Alvar Aalto chair model 65, for Artek. This is from the much sought after Swedish production made
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
$1,330
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
1980s Pair of Alvar
Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining /Side Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
$1,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
2010 Pair of Alvar
Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Side Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
$1,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Birch
$6,850
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
Alvar Aalto Stool in Leather for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek (Finland).
New leather top, wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Birch
White Laminate Table 90A and Chair 66 Dining Set for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto Birch & White Laminate Table 90A and Chair 66 Dining Set for Artek
In the late 1920s
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Laminate, Birch
$4,500
H 29.25 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Set of 6 Early ‘Model 66’ Birchwood Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Zagreb, HR
Original Model 66 dining chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, in 1935.
Crafted from
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
$3,563 / set
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 17.13 in
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar
Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
$3,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek in Original Blue Leather and Birch, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland in 1952, hence the blue colour, or that is at least our theory :)
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Elm
$2,720
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
1970s Alvar
Aino Aalto for Artek H Leg Extension Dining Table in Beech
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a H-Leg Extension Dining Table, originally designed by Alvar & Aino Aalto in 1956. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Credenzas
Materials
Beech
$6,000
H 29.25 in W 84 in D 50 in
Set of 5 N65 Children
s Chairs by Alvar
Aino Aalto for Artek Finland
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Artek N65 Children’s Chairs, initially designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
$3,250 / set
H 23.5 in W 14 in D 15 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Stool in Wood and Leather for Artek, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1950.
Manufactured by Artek, (Finland)
Leather top, wood legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
$5,939
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$17,249 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Room Divider / Screen
100
1936 in Solid Pine for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Room Devider / Screen '100' 1936 in Solid Pine for Artek, Finland. New, current
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Roo...
Materials
Wood, Pine
$3,061 / item
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
1970s Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Model 45 Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 45 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1947
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$5,000 / set
H 32.75 in W 24 in D 25.25 in
1970s Alvar
Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 406 Arm Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1939. These particular
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
$2,500 / item
H 34.25 in W 23.5 in D 28.25 in
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rattan
$6,000
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rattan
$6,000
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Birch
$8,500
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Fabric and Lacquered Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
This price
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$6,897 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Rare cabinet
808
by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
$9,682
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 18.31 in
Iconic + Rare Early Edition Bar Cart by Alvar + Aino Aalto for Artek, 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
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
$7,200
H 22 in W 36 in D 18 in
Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Skokie, IL
Alvar Aalto console, model 153B prototype for Arkek, Finland, circa 1980s.
Alvar Aalto slat
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$13,793 / set
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling light Model B 335 Designed for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model B 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy. The lamp creates a warm
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,395
H 16.54 in Dm 12.6 in
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful drawer shelf / console by Alvar Aalto in solid birch and oak veneer for Artek. A small
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Oak
$2,261 Sale Price
43% Off
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 in White and Birch for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto first introduced this model 901 cart in the 1930s. It is the simplest of his cart
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Birch
$9,313
H 22.05 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
use from the 1930s-40s.
As the table can be dismantled, the shipping will be afordable.
Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
$2,209 Sale Price
28% Off
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Early Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1930s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely iconic Alvar Aalto stool for Artek in full birch. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Night Stands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Alvar Aalto end tables, for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They retain their warm original
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch
Teak, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely and rare version of the iconic Alvar Aalto stool for Artek with birch legs and a teak top
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Utrecht, NL
and Crafts. Even before graduating, Tapiovaara went abroad to work for Alvar Aalto in Artek's London
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,400 / set
H 30.32 in W 14.97 in D 15.36 in
Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Long Island City, NY
. While still a student, he worked for Alvar Aalto & Artek’s London Office (1935-36). After school
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
X600 Tomato Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Maastricht, NL
A beautiful 1950s 'X600' stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The fan shaped legs are made of bent birch
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Birch
Round Table A70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lund, SE
A birchwood and birch veneer A70 table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s-1940s.
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Wooden Chair Model 66, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Waedenswil, CH
Alvar Aalto is considered one of the most important Scandinavian designers and architects of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Finnish Dining Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Riga, Latvia
This table model 81B was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935, production by Artek Finland during 1970s
Category
Antique 1830s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Dining Set Chair and Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Torino, Italy
Designer Alvar Aalto
Manufacturer Artek,
1960s
Measures: cm table 100 x 60 x 70.5
cm chair 36 x 40 x 67.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
$4,751 / set
H 27.76 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Five Vintage Chairs, Model No. 65 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Torino, Italy
Five birch chairs.
Model No. 65 chair
Designer Alvar Aalto
Manufacturer Artek
1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
$1,187 / item
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Rare
907
Stacking Side Tables by Alvar Aalto for Artek, circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of rare 907 tables designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek and distributed to
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
$7,614
H 23.23 in Dm 31.5 in
Vintage Model 403 Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Cape Town, WC
The Model 403, or Hallway Chair, is a stackable chair originally designed for a Finnish medical centre in 1932. Finnish modernism finds its structural motif in the form of the Model ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
$7,500 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Dorchester, MA
Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Birch
$1,950
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Set 2x Birch Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek 1950-60s finger joint seat
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Gistel, BE
fantastic pair of two 1940-50-60s Alvar aalto stools, model 60
Produced by Artek finland somewhere
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
$2,316 / set
H 17.52 in Dm 14.97 in
Vintage Model No 153B Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
Located in Torino, Italy
Birch bench.
Model 153B
Designer Alvar Aalto
Manufacturer Artek
1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Blue Linoleum Stool E60 (four legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950
Early model E60 stools in blue linoleum by Alvar Aalto for
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Yellow Linoleum Stool E60 (four-legged) for Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL E60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1950
1 available
Early model E60 stool in yellow linoleum by
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto table A90
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Original A90 table by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Fan Leg Side Table by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FAN LEG TABLE X601
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1970
“X-leg” tables by Alvar Aalto for Artek. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair, Model 406 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Cantilevered lounge chairs model 406 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Bent laminated birch wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Birch
Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
This model C-46 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. It features armrests in solid birch
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Birch
Alvar Aalto Birch Stool 60 by Artek c.1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
STOOL 60
ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1960
1 sold 1 available
Alvar Aalto released the stool 60 in 1933
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
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Find many varieties of an authentic alvar aalto for artek available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, birch and fabric, every alvar aalto for artek was constructed with great care. There are 149 variations of the antique or vintage alvar aalto for artek you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the alvar aalto for artek you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A alvar aalto for artek, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one alvar aalto for artek that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Artek and Artek-Pascoe Inc. produced versions that are worth a look.
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Alvar Aalto for sale on 1stDibs
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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