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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 A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s chrome wall light light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek
Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek

Alvar Aalto A330s Chrome Wall Light Light for Artek

$1,050 / item
Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dining room chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The set consists of 5 model66 dining chairs. Beautifully crafted solid birch frames. Good condition 1960s - Fin...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s

Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s

$2,389 / set
alvar aalto 50 s gray linoleum table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's gray linoleum table . original condition and great patina.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto 50 s gray linoleum table
alvar aalto 50 s gray linoleum table

alvar aalto 50 s gray linoleum table

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s
By Finsven, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 birch stool. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design. Swedish production Finsven from the late 1940s. Great patina, ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Stool for Finsven 1940s

$1,400
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 by Artek 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek tea cart 901, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. This trolley is from 1940s. In very good condition for its age, and a wonder...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 by Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 by Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 901 by Artek 1940s

$20,207
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. The table is in full birch with the iconic bent legs. This medium sized and light ta...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

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

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

$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

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

$1,959 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.

Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.

$836 Sale Price
20% Off
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Paint

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

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

$1,187
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp with White Shade
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, leather-bound metal, Finland, 1954 This table lamp model ‘A704’ is designed by Finnish m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp with White Shade
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp with White Shade

Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp with White Shade

$26,700
"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
The "39" Chaise Longue was designed by the notorious Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) in 1936–37 and manufactured by Artek Oy. This design is present in The Met Museus collec...
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1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek
"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek

"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek

$22,400
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair 42 “Small Paimio” designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931. Bent birch and lacquered plywood. Dimesnions: H: 63 cm/ 2' 1" W: 60 cm/ 1' 11 1/2" D: ...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931

Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931

$32,665
Alvar Aalto Artek 112B-2 Shelf 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek shelf model 112B-2, birch. Shelf is from the 1960s and in good original condition. Design by Alvar Aalto. There is an old Artek stamp in the back of ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Artek 112B-2 Shelf 1960s
Alvar Aalto Artek 112B-2 Shelf 1960s

Alvar Aalto Artek 112B-2 Shelf 1960s

$2,138
Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century
Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century

Set of 3 Early Round Nesting Side Occasional Tables by Alvar Aalto Mid Century

$1,600 / set
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 Table by Artek
Alvar Aalto Table by Artek

Alvar Aalto Table by Artek

$2,500
Alvar Aalto Table 83
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by Finnish architect and modernist pioneer Alvar Aalto, the Model 83 table is a timeless example of functionalist design infused with natural warmth. Originally conceived in...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Table 83
Alvar Aalto Table 83

Alvar Aalto Table 83

$4,080
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland and manufactured 1980s. A wonderful timeless tea car...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland

Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland

$11,708
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The trolley features a white ceramic-tiled top, and has an attached ...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Rattan

1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile

1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile

$6,000
Alvar Aalto chair model 62 by Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Model 62 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair is from around 1950s, and in good used condition. There is an old Artek stamp in the bottom of the chair.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Alvar Aalto chair model 62 by Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto chair model 62 by Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto chair model 62 by Artek 1950s

$1,009
Alvar Aalto, Model A334 for Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a rare ceiling lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto, known as Model A334. It was created around 1950 for the Finnish lighting manufacturer Valaistustyö. The lamp features Aalto’s si...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto, Model A334 for Valaistustyö
Alvar Aalto, Model A334 for Valaistustyö

Alvar Aalto, Model A334 for Valaistustyö

$7,008
Folding Screen 100 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, pine
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding 'Screen 100' designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936 Pine. Alvar Aalto’s “Screen 100” designed in 1936 is a sculptural room divider made entirely of individual pin...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Pine

Folding Screen 100 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, pine
Folding Screen 100 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, pine

Folding Screen 100 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936, pine

$16,047
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Birch with rare wine color vinyl. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. A...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

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

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

$1,425
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between 1946-1956. Mad from solid and laminated birch throughout. Beautiful honey toned color ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956

Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956

$2,971
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart

$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare, early Alvar Aalto model 31/42 cantilevered armchairs, Finland, 1930s, designed and produced in the 1930s. Painted birch-veneered bent plywoo...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s

Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s

$29,934 / set
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large coffee table by Artek, designed by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Shown here with a linoleum surface in a special color. This Scandinavian design is hard to beat ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland

$2,375
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Montclair, NY
Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two wit...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Bentwood, Birch

Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland

Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland

$3,300
alvar aalto chair611 50 s natural
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
designed by alvar aalto . Manufactured in the 1950s. Paint is in original condition. The paint film is thin.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair611 50 s natural
alvar aalto chair611 50 s natural

alvar aalto chair611 50 s natural

$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic Modernist Dining / card Table. figured birch, by Alvar Aalto / ARTEK
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Buffalo, NY
A classic L-leg Modernist table designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy and retailed by Artek in Finland. This piece exhibits a beautiful figured bir...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Classic Modernist Dining / card Table. figured birch, by Alvar Aalto / ARTEK
Classic Modernist Dining / card Table. figured birch, by Alvar Aalto / ARTEK

Classic Modernist Dining / card Table. figured birch, by Alvar Aalto / ARTEK

$1,980
alvar aalto 1940 s 71 side table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
1940's Alvar Aalto 71 side table.
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto 1940 s 71 side table
alvar aalto 1940 s 71 side table

alvar aalto 1940 s 71 side table

$3,000
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vienna, AT
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian modern vintage authentic duo pair model 66 from lacquered birch and red laminate 1930s, Finland. An early model chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek with great ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Laminate, Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Vintage Duo Pair Birch Red Laminate 1935 Finland

$4,157 / set
Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two wall shelves model 112B-2 designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, beautiful patina consistent...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

$5,345 / set
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated pierced rings. 28" H x 13" Diameter. Provenance: From the New York City Collection...
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20th Century Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp

Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp

$850 Sale Price
39% Off
Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1980s by Artek.   
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s
Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s

Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s

$4,754
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 particular example was produced by Artek in Finland dates to the 1970s. The piece is c...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Beech

1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek H Leg Extension Dining Table in Beech
1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek H Leg Extension Dining Table in Beech

1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek H Leg Extension Dining Table in Beech

$6,000
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962. Birch, green fabric and leather. Great original condition with age related wear. Stamp...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962

Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962

$4,513
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

Alvar Aalto s iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto s iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto s iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s

$1,722
alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960 s for children’s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is stool NE60 for children’s. This stool is painted green . This stool was manufactured in the 1960s. There is evidence of overpainting There is some da...
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960 s for children’s
alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960 s for children’s

alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960 s for children’s

$720 Sale Price
20% Off
alvar aalto chair611 40 s painted blue
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
designed by alvar aalto . Manufactured in the 1950s. I don't know the year it was painted. The whole thing is painted blue, but there are some areas where it's peeling off. Currently...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair611 40 s painted blue
alvar aalto chair611 40 s painted blue

alvar aalto chair611 40 s painted blue

$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Room divider model 100 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Pine

Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland
Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland

Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland

$8,915 / item
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

Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936
Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936

Alvar Aalto, tea trolley c. 1936

$15,441
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s

Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s

$1,366
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland

$17,223
Alvar Aalto Model 406 Lounge Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
Aalto's 1936 design, the model 406 lounge chair is a perfect example of understated Finnish design. The bent wood cantelivered frame of laminated birch and n...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 406 Lounge Chairs
Alvar Aalto Model 406 Lounge Chairs

Alvar Aalto Model 406 Lounge Chairs

$4,200 / item
1950s Alvar Aalto stool X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather. By Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in København K, 84
Presenting Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in a rich patinated birch upholstered in premium brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in late 1950s. The Alvar Aalto stool model X602...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Leather, Birch

1950s Alvar Aalto stool X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather. By Artek
1950s Alvar Aalto stool X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather. By Artek

1950s Alvar Aalto stool X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather. By Artek

$6,533
Alvar Aalto Organic Glass Vase Model Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960. Manufactured in Finland. In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Hugo Al...
Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Glass

Alvar Aalto Organic Glass Vase Model Savoy, circa 1960
Alvar Aalto Organic Glass Vase Model Savoy, circa 1960

Alvar Aalto Organic Glass Vase Model Savoy, circa 1960

$2,732
Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1970s by Artek, Finland. Good vintage condition with signs of patina and usage.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Cane

Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s
Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s

Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s

$6,537 / set
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. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 2000s. Their frames...
Category

Early 2000s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs

$3,000 / set
Alvar Aalto Shelf Model 112B-3 by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek shelf model 112B-3, birch. Shelf is from the 1960s and in good condition. Design by Alvar Aalto. The shelf has been restored.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Shelf Model 112B-3 by Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto Shelf Model 112B-3 by Artek 1960s

Alvar Aalto Shelf Model 112B-3 by Artek 1960s

$2,732
1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 406 Arm Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1939. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 1970s. Their frames are made from bi...
Category

1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric

1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing
1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing

1970s Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek / ICF 406 Lounge Chairs in Beech w/ Webbing

$2,500 / item
Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Stool
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Alvar Aalto four legged stool made with bending chair legs of solid wood. This method of bending was conceived by joiner Otto Korhonen. Legs are m...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Stool
Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Stool

Alvar Aalto for Finmar Artek Stool

$900
Rare Armchair Small Paimio Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair 'Small Paimio' model 42 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932. Painted birch veneer and bent plywood. Stamped. H: 61.5 cm W: 60.5 cm D: 78 cm SH: 37 cm A...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Rare Armchair Small Paimio Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
Rare Armchair Small Paimio Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932

Rare Armchair Small Paimio Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932

$51,077
Round Dining Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Round dining table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Beautiful honey colored birch L-legs, table top repainted. Good vintage con...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch, Paint

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

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

$4,635
Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover timeless elegance with the Alvar Aalto 1950s Pendant A335B from Valaistustyö KY, Finland. This iconic piece, in its original condition and striking black color, embodies the...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland
Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland

Alvar Aalto, 1950s pendant A335B, Valaistustyö KY, Finland

$3,801
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954. The Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp is an iconic mid-century modern piece...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954

Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954

$12,800
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
Category

1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s

$1,520 Sale Price
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alvar aalto bar stool64 painted black
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 50's
Category

1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto bar stool64 painted black
alvar aalto bar stool64 painted black

alvar aalto bar stool64 painted black

$1,500
Set of 4 K65 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic set of four K65 stools designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek in the 1960s. These pieces perfectly capture the essence of Finnish modernism, where simplicity, functi...
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20th Century Finnish Other Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 K65 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
Set of 4 K65 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s

Set of 4 K65 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s

$2,496
Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Stylclair, lounge chair, beech plywood, braided straw, France, 1930s We present a rare lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto, produced by Stylclair under the license...
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1930s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Straw, Beech, Plywood

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw

Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw

$16,400
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
Category

1990s Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s

Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s

$5,345 Sale Price
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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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Questions About 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 Alvar Aalto known for?
    1 Answer
    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 is the Paimio chair designed by Alvar Aalto?
    1 Answer
    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.

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