What is a furniture designer?

A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.

What is modern furniture design?

Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What furniture did Eileen Gray design?

Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do you call a person who designs furniture?

What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.

What is the design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue?

The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames , Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?

Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?

Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.

Finnish Design Furniture

Finnish Midcentury Chairs

Paimio Sanatorium

Finland Silver

Mid Century Finnish Glass

Finland Ceramics

Finland Midcentury Vase

Mid Century Modern Finland

Finnish Finland Lighting

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare model "Bel-lami" Armchairs, Totti Laakso, Asko, 1970s

$14,798 / set

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

. Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

$1,953 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Colourful Kaj Franck Bottle Saara Hopea Liqueur Glasses, Nuutajärvi 1950s

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Saara Hopea-Untracht

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful and collectible mid-century set from the renowned Finnish design duo Kaj Franck and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Colourful Kaj Franck Bottle Saara Hopea Liqueur Glasses, Nuutajärvi 1950s

$2,344 / set

Pair of Carin Bryggman Armchairs in Green and White, Boman Oy Mid 20th Century

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

) was a Finnish designer and architect, who in addition to designing furniture designed the interiors

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Carin Bryggman Armchairs in Green and White, Boman Oy Mid 20th Century

$12,122 / set

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

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

well known for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

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

$3,124

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

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

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

$2,934

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish furniture and lighting company, with Aino Aalto, Maire

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s

$1,420

Pair of Mid-Century Teak Drawer Chests, Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

) was one of the key figures of Finnish modern design. He studied furniture design at the Central School

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Birch

Pair of Mid-Century Teak Drawer Chests, Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s

$8,760 / set

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

revolutionized modern furniture design and left a lasting influence on Scandinavian and global design alike. His

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

$2,769 / set

Model "Klismo" Chairs, Arttu Brummer for Helsinki University, 1930s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model "Klismo" chairs, 8 pieces in total sold separately. Design Arttu Brummer for Helsinki

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Model "Klismo" Chairs, Arttu Brummer for Helsinki University, 1930s

$1,006 / item

Set of Two Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin for Oy Boman Ab, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY

Located in Hellouw, NL

Carl-Johan Boman was a key figure in Finnish furniture design during the early 20th century. As the

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of Two Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin for Oy Boman Ab, 1940s

$16,159

Lea Nevanlinna Oval Teak Coffee Table with Sculptoral Tripod Leg, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Finnish designers identified with in their minimalistic designs of the 1930s-1970s. Nothing but the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Lea Nevanlinna Oval Teak Coffee Table with Sculptoral Tripod Leg, 1950s

$1,704

Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Aino Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

simplicity. Her contributions extended beyond architecture into furniture, glassware, and interior design

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.

$11,175 / set

Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

$3,433

Tapio Wirkkala Rhytmic Veneer Wall Relief Model 9018, Asko 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

be named the da Vinci of Finnish design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch

Tapio Wirkkala Rhytmic Veneer Wall Relief Model 9018, Asko 1950s

$7,387

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

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak

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

$3,409

Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ananas 4 leaf Clover Dish, Arabia, 1960s

By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful and unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia in Finland in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ananas 4 leaf Clover Dish, Arabia, 1960s

$6,866

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Snow White Sheepskin, 1950s

By Runar Engblom

Located in Helsinki, FI

his work on the iconic Vaakuna Hotel in central Helsinki. Engblom studied furniture design between

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Snow White Sheepskin, 1950s

$35,989 / set

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

$3,409

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

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

known for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

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

$3,218

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

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

purity of Scandinavian Modern design. With their legs mounted directly beneath the circular seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

$6,440 / set

Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Aarne Ervi

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949

$19,526 / set

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

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Padova, IT

. Born in 1935 to create and promote the furnishings designed by the Finnish architect, Artek soon

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

$1,172 / set

Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Birch, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic mirror designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in Finland. Very minimalist with

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Birch

Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Birch, Artek 1960s

$1,893

Rare Casino Chair and Footstool, Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare Casino armchair and extremely rare footstool, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s. Cognac

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Casino Chair and Footstool, Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s

$12,016 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Model DL 82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish furniture and lighting company, with

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Model DL 82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

$6,331

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish furniture and lighting company, with

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Paint

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

$1,183

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish furniture and lighting company, with

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Paint

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s

$1,183

Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Light Birch, Artek 1960s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic mirror designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in Finland. Very minimalist with

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Birch

Minimalist Alvar Aalto Large Mirror in Light Birch, Artek 1960s

$1,894

Early Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1930s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work includes architecture

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Early Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1930s

$1,685

Pair of Teak Aalto Model 60 Stools, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

tuberculosis patients. Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Teak

Pair of Teak Aalto Model 60 Stools, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

$5,209 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Eero Aarnio Sizable "Elephant Boot" Lounge Chair, Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s

By Eero Aarnio, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

in the 1960s in Finland. Pragmatic yet playful, this iconic design continues to be a hit amongst

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Eero Aarnio Sizable "Elephant Boot" Lounge Chair, Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s

$4,261

Minimalist Alvar Aalto Stamped Large Mirror in Birch, Artek 1960s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic mirror designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in Finland. Very minimalist with

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Birch

Minimalist Alvar Aalto Stamped Large Mirror in Birch, Artek 1960s

$1,893

A Werner West Swivel Working Chair in Birch Faux Leather, Wilh. Schauman 1930s

By Werner West

Located in Helsinki, FI

has been said to have created the foundation for Finnish industrial furniture design. In his time, he

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Werner West Swivel Working Chair in Birch Faux Leather, Wilh. Schauman 1930s

$1,444

Extremely Rare Perttu Mentula Sauna / Sports Pine Stool for Artek, 1960s

By Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful and exceedingly rare stool from the mid 1960s by Finnish designer Perttu Mentula for

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Extremely Rare Perttu Mentula Sauna / Sports Pine Stool for Artek, 1960s

$1,183

Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair model 403 painted Birch and plywood, Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Kiiminki, FI

Beautiful mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chair model 403 designed for the legendary Paimio

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair model 403 painted Birch and plywood, Artek

$4,380

Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work includes architecture

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s

$2,934

Unique Birger Kaipiainen "Lucky" Dish, Four Leaf Clover, Arabia, 1970s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful small and unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia in Finland in

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Birger Kaipiainen "Lucky" Dish, Four Leaf Clover, Arabia, 1970s

$4,544

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Upholstered in White, Asko 1950s

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Upholstered in White, Asko 1950s

$7,387 / set

Apila stool by Rauni Peippo for Oy Stockmann AB, Kervo Snickerifabrik, 1960s

By Oy Stockmann AB

Located in Uppsala, SE

Stool, model Apila, designed by Finish designer Rauni Peippo for Stockmann Orno in the 1950s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Apila stool by Rauni Peippo for Oy Stockmann AB, Kervo Snickerifabrik, 1960s

$1,420

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

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

$14,769

Alvar Aalto Ritiläpenkki Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed worldwide. His work includes architecture

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Ritiläpenkki Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s

$1,183

Beautiful Bertel Gardberg Pine Doughnut Sauna Stool, Normark 1950s

By Bertel Gardberg

Located in Helsinki, FI

A "Sauna" stool designed by Bertel Gardberg in Finland in the 1950s. The stool is varnished

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Bertel Gardberg Pine Doughnut Sauna Stool, Normark 1950s

$2,415

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp in Black, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic floor lamp model designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in the 1950s. As with

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp in Black, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

$26,992

Pair Of Carl-Johan Boman Armchairs Upholstered in White Fabric, Boman Oy 1950s

By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman and manufactured by Boman Oy in Finland in

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Carl-Johan Boman Armchairs Upholstered in White Fabric, Boman Oy 1950s

$11,550 / set

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

By Finsven, Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

bentwood leg design. Swedish production Finsven from the late 1940s. Great patina, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

$1,400

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Finsven

Located in San Diego, CA

bentwood leg design. Swedish production Finsven from the late 1940s. Great patina, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

$1,400

Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Finland, around 1970 - manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label - good original condition with

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s

$4,023 / 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

known for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

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

$3,125

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

birthplace of architecture, furniture design and innovation in Finland. It is also internationally known as

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s

$7,195

Aino Aalto Extendable Dining Table in Birch and Oak, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Aino Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

reflect the Aaltos’ signature design philosophy. The table’s discreet 41cm leaf tucks neatly beneath the

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Aino Aalto Extendable Dining Table in Birch and Oak, Artek 1940s

$3,408

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Floor Lamp for the Vaakuna Hotel, Orno, 1970s

By Kai Ruokonen, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic Scandinavian Design lamp "Finnmark" model 0989, designed by Kai Ruokonen and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Floor Lamp for the Vaakuna Hotel, Orno, 1970s

$18,343

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

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

for designing his own line of furniture and lighting for the numerous buildings that he designed

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

$17,609

Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Helsinki, FI

A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

$25,382

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

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

$9,372 / set

Striking Dystopian-Like Ceramic Sculpture, Soothsayer by Sakari Kannosto 2022

By Sakari Kannosto

Located in Helsinki, FI

from the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki and has held numerous exhibitions in Finland and abroad. His

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Striking Dystopian-Like Ceramic Sculpture, Soothsayer by Sakari Kannosto 2022

$14,182

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

furniture design. This chair is in very good condition and with a beautiful patina. it is stamped as well

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

$25,183

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Finnish Design Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Finnish design furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and birch, every item from our selection of Finnish design furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Finnish design furniture, we have 285 options in-stock, while there are 41 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of Finnish design furniture made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of Finnish design furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Inno Interior OY and Tapio Wirkkala are consistently popular.

How Much is a Finnish Design Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Finnish design furniture start at $175 and top out at $95,722 with the average selling for $2,220.

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What is a furniture designer?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
What is modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What furniture did Eileen Gray design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What do you call a person who designs furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.
What is the design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.