What is Alvar Aalto known for?

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.

What style did Alvar Aalto use?

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.

What is the Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto?

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.

Alvar Aalto Vintage

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Laminate, Birch

Black Alvar Aalto Coffee / Tea Trolley Model 901, Birch, Artek 1960s

$7,404

Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Wool, Wood

Rare Alvar Aalto Finger Joint Wartime Stool Model 60, Artek, 1940s

$3,417

Alvar Aalto for Artek Dining Room Set Model 81B Table Set of 4 Model 65 Chairs

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Karis, Nyland

An authentic Finnish modern dining set designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, consisting of

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Alvar Aalto for Artek Dining Room Set Model 81B Table Set of 4 Model 65 Chairs

$7,119 / set

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

$3,417

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

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

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

$17,655

Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch Beige Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch Beige Linoleum, Artek 1950s

$1,257

Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is an iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1940s

$2,828

An Alvar Aalto Triangular Umbrella Stand in Birch and Brass, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Umbrella stand designed by the one and only Alvar Aalto and manufactured in the late 60s by Artek

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Brass

An Alvar Aalto Triangular Umbrella Stand in Birch and Brass, Artek 1960s

$1,779

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

$3,132

Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass. High quality, late 20th

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Art Glass

Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.

$300 / set

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1950s in Finland. Even though

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s

$3,417

A Pair of Roughly Loved Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

and has always been attractive to people. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty comes from

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

A Pair of Roughly Loved Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s

$2,278 / set

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

$3,132

Mid Century Alvar Aalto Tables / Stools by Artek, Model 60, Circa 1940s

By Artek

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful mid century Alvar Aalto tables / stools manufactured by Artek, Model 60, Circa 1940s

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Formica, Bentwood

Mid Century Alvar Aalto Tables / Stools by Artek, Model 60, Circa 1940s

$1,475 / set

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finland 1933

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

Alvar Alto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana 1st production, 1933. Original Measures 30.5” deep

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Upholstery, Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finland 1933

$5,500

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Y Legs Ten Stacking Tables Alvar Aalto 1946 Finland

Located in Vienna, AT

plywood and birch by Alvar Aalto designed circa 1946 Finland and manufactured circa 1960. Ten ( 10

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Plywood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Y Legs Ten Stacking Tables Alvar Aalto 1946 Finland

$33,223 / set

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Silver Birch and Birch, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Rare version of one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Silver Birch and Birch, Artek 1950s

$14,808

Tea trolley 901, Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Paris, FR

Very nice vintage condition for this iconic tea trolley. Height 56 cm, 60x88 cm

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20th Century Scandinavian Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Wood

Tea trolley 901, Alvar Aalto for Artek

$3,085

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, FI

One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

$25,249

Pair of Vintage bentwood Low Tables or Stools After a Design by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of vintage 3-legged low stools or tables from the designer Alvar Aalto were first

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1950s Finnish International Style Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage bentwood Low Tables or Stools After a Design by Alvar Aalto

$1,895 / set

Small Alvar Aalto Side Table Model 86 in Birch for Artek, 1940s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Mid-Century Modern side table model 86 by Architect Alvar Aalto for Artek. The table is in full

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Small Alvar Aalto Side Table Model 86 in Birch for Artek, 1940s

$3,227

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Rare and collectible E60 stool by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced by Artek

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern

$1,483

Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch, Mirror

Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek

$5,505

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1950s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Fabric, Birch

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s

$3,037 / set

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch Green Paint, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch Green Paint, Artek 1940s

$1,779

Alvar Aalto Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals

By Alvar Aalto, Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Forest, BE

Extremely rare set of 6 massive brass door handles by master finish architect Alvar Aalto

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Alvar Aalto Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals

$18,984 / set

Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60, Beige Linoleum and Black Legs, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60, Beige Linoleum and Black Legs, Artek 1950s

$1,352

A Pair of Wooden Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern stools by Alvar Aalto, made in the 1940s-50s. The ingenious

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

A Pair of Wooden Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60, Artek 1950s

$2,776 / set

Set of 2 wooden stools E60 model attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek 60 s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Padova, IT

Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (Kuortane, February 3, 1898 - Helsinki, May 11, 1976) was a Finnish

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Set of 2 wooden stools E60 model attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek 60 s

$1,174 / set

Mid century plywood benches in the manner of Alvar Aalto, 1960 - set of 2

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

design is much like the Alvar Aalto 51/403 chair produced by Artek. We cant confirm this is 100% a

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Plywood

Mid century plywood benches in the manner of Alvar Aalto, 1960 - set of 2

$2,373 / set

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail

$1,779

Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60, Marimekko Fabric, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

These three Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1940s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60, Marimekko Fabric, Artek 1940s

$4,556 / set

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

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1960s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Laminate, Bentwood

1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table

$2,950

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

This pair of rare Model A86 side tables by Alvar Aalto is distinguished by their smaller-than-usual

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

$5,885 / set

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A sculptural fusion of form and function, this set of four 1940s Alvar Aalto stools exemplifies the

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s

$6,454 / set

Mid century plywood benches in the manner of Alvar Aalto, 1960 - set of 2

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

design is much like the Alvar Aalto 51/403 chair produced by Artek. We cant confirm this is 100% a

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Plywood

Mid century plywood benches in the manner of Alvar Aalto, 1960 - set of 2

$2,076 / set

Alvar Aalto Glass Savoy Vase and Bowls

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Esbjerg, DK

1950s, Mid-Century Modern, blown glass 'Savoy' vase and bowls designed by Alvar, signed/marked

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Glass

Alvar Aalto Glass Savoy Vase and Bowls

$355 / set

Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s

$3,037 / set

Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools with Fan Legs Brown Leather, Artek 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools with Fan Legs Brown Leather, Artek 1960s

$5,505 / set

Drawing Rack by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An uncommon birch bentwood drawing rack with four pairs of hooks.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

Drawing Rack by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$8,500

Alvar Aalto Pair of Armchairs 45 in Birch, Rattan, White Leather, Artek 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Beautiful pair of Alvar Aalto model 45 chairs in birch with rattan wrapping and white leather

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch, Leather, Rattan

Alvar Aalto Pair of Armchairs 45 in Birch, Rattan, White Leather, Artek 1970s

$4,793 / set

Modernist Alvar Aalto Round Coffee Table Model 72 in Birch for Artek, 1950s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Mid-Century Modern round coffee table model 72 by Architect Alvar Aalto for Artek from The 1950s

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

Modernist Alvar Aalto Round Coffee Table Model 72 in Birch for Artek, 1950s

$3,322

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

$4,508

Alvar Aalto Pair of Hallway Armchairs Model 403 in Honey Birch, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chairs model 402 designed for the legendary

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Pair of Hallway Armchairs Model 403 in Honey Birch, Artek 1950s

$8,353 / set

Set of Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of 3 beautiful model X600 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Leather, Birch

Set of Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s

$9,397 / set

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

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 in White and Birch for Artek, 1960s

$9,302

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s

$3,132

Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Peg Wall Shelves Model 112, Artek 1930s-40s.

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Peg Wall Shelves Model 112, Artek 1930s-40s.

$6,454 / set

Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s

$9,397 / set

Early Alvar Aalto nr. 31 Laminated Plywood Chair

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Toronto, Ontario

An exceptionally early example of the cantilever chair nr.31. Also manufactured by the Huonekalu-ha Rakennustyotehdas oy , Turku Finland. Ca. 1939. This example from the original own...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto nr. 31 Laminated Plywood Chair

$22,000

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

patina. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was well known for

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s

$6,834

Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88 in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

these in a disassembled state. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88 in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s

$3,951 / set

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

sheepskin that add to the comfort and make it easy to integrate in any interior. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

$6,454

1950s Pair of Aino Alvar Aalto for Artek Laminated Birch Shelves, Model 112B

By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of wall shelves, Model 112B designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. This

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1950s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

1950s Pair of Aino Alvar Aalto for Artek Laminated Birch Shelves, Model 112B

$5,000 / set

Alvar Aalto Side Table Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a world famous architect and designer. He was well known for designing his

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Side Table Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

$2,942

Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s

$3,607 / set

Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 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

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s

$3,417 / set

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Alvar Aalto Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the alvar aalto vintage you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, birch and bentwood, every alvar aalto vintage was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect alvar aalto vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right alvar aalto vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made alvar aalto vintage over the years, but those crafted by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Iittala are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Alvar Aalto Vintage?

Prices for a alvar aalto vintage start at $170 and top out at $25,351 with the average selling for $2,327.

Questions About Alvar Aalto Vintage

What is Alvar Aalto known for?
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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.
What style did Alvar Aalto use?
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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.
What is the Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto?
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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.