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.

Creator: Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s

$7,720Sale Price|20% Off

Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s, manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. Birch a...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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

$1,239

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

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

An Artek stool in birch and beige linoleum designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always b...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Side Chair, Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

$1,500

Side Chair, Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This side chair, designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Finland, reflects the designer’s distinctive approach to combining organic forms with practical function. Its softly curved s...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Alvar Aalto Painted Aluminium Door Handles

$5,731 / set

Alvar Aalto Painted Aluminium Door Handles

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Kiiminki, FI

Very nice set of Alvar Aalto Painted Aluminium Door Handles. Quantity: 10 Manufactured by Primo, Finland.

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Late 19th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Paimio #41 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Circa 1960

$6,400

Vintage Paimio #41 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Circa 1960

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Paimio #41 arm chair originally designed by modernist architect Alvar Aalto in 1928 was made in Finland by Artek circa 1960. A tour de force in bentwo...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood, Birch, Plywood

Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s

$5,427 / set

Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more. A war-time stoo...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

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

$1,754

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

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic model 60 stool in birch, green paint and a 100% beautiful and unique patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of t...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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

$4,725 / set

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

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Beautiful pair of Alvar Aalto model 45 chairs in birch with rattan wrapping and white leather details. Designed in the 1940s and produced in this ...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Leather, Rattan

Set of Four Mid-Century 112B Shelves by Alvar Aalto in White Birch, Artek 1960s

$4,444 / set

Set of Four Mid-Century 112B Shelves by Alvar Aalto in White Birch, Artek 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of four of the iconic model 112B shelves by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The design is as minimal as it gets, consisting of a single shelf supported by the two recognisable triangula...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

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

$8,234 / set

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

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chairs model 402 designed for the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by Aalto. This beautiful pair is from the 1950s. Even tho...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 in Black Leather and Birch, Artek, 1960s

$2,690

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 in Black Leather and Birch, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Stool model X601 was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. This item has light birch legs and a black leather surface. Some signs of wear and use on the surface...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952

$5,600

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952

By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with original metal canopy and white bottom rim, early example by original manufacture Valais...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930

$3,700

Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930

By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in molded plywood and solid birch. Unrestored condition with partly significant wear. Lat...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Plywood

An Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A810, White, Brass & Black Leather, Valaisinpaja 1970s

$5,427

An Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A810, White, Brass & Black Leather, Valaisinpaja 1970s

By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Floor lamp model A810 designed by Alvar Aalto, retailed by Artek and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland in the 1970s-1980s. This is one of the iconic Aalto lamps and it's in ...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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

$5,801 / set

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 size, offering greater versatility in placement and ease of movement within interi...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950

$2,047

Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Golden Bell lamp made by Louis Poulsen in Denmark probably in the 1950s. The shade is made of solid bras and very heavy (the newer versions, even the ones from the 60s/70s are made o...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Artek #60 Mid Century Modern Stacking Tables Stools by Alvar Aalto C1950

$1,595 / set

Pair of Artek #60 Mid Century Modern Stacking Tables Stools by Alvar Aalto C1950

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern birch # 60 stacking stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1955. One stool is stamped Aerek on the underside, the other is not. In fairly good unrestore...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Set of armchairs and a matching sofa attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s

$45,619

Set of armchairs and a matching sofa attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Set of two armchairs and a matching sofa designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1930s. The pieces are crafted in bentwood, featuring Aalto’s iconic use of laminated birch shaped int...

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Alvar Aalto, 1930s chair 403, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

$2,193Sale Price|25% Off

Alvar Aalto, 1930s chair 403, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Embrace the essence of Scandinavian design with the Alvar Aalto, 1930s Chair 403. This piece is a blend of functional elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Produced by Oy Huonekalu- j...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Upholstery, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Silver Birch and Birch, Artek 1950s

$14,598

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Silver Birch and Birch, Artek 1950s

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

Rare version of one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

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

$2,245 / set

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

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of Artek stools in birch and multi layered colourful beautiful patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well ...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pair of 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Birch, Mid-Century

$7,310 / set

Pair of 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Birch, Mid-Century

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Berlin, DE

Chair 69 was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1935. It is one of Aalto's most well-known dining chairs and, with its simple yet lively character, fits effortlessly into any space...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto Brass & Black Hand Grenade Pendants A110, Valaistustyö 1950s

$11,977 / set

Pair of Alvar Aalto Brass & Black Hand Grenade Pendants A110, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

The hand grenade is one of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lamps, with its nickname derived from the resemblance with the hand grenade. The model number is A110, but is usually seen in pai...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto

$300 / item

Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto

By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Book issued in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Alvar Aalto Museum in Jyvaskyla, Finland from Nov. 1, 200l to February 28, 2002. Published by the Alvar Aalto Museum in 2002...

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Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Paper

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

$3,368

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

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 1950s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The X-leg or ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704 in White and Black Leather, Valaistustyö 1950s

$28,775

Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704 in White and Black Leather, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the 1950s. Viljo Hirvonen and Alvar Aalto started their work...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

$2,280 / set

Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of two model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aa...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Faux Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Hat Rack / Coat Hanger in Birch, Model 109, Artek 1950s

$1,852

Alvar Aalto Hat Rack / Coat Hanger in Birch, Model 109, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful functional coat hanger model 109 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. This versatile shelf is in full birch and features three metal hooks, a rod for hangers and a top rack for hats...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal

1970's alvar aalto 81B table with oak top manufactured by artek

$2,270

1970's alvar aalto 81B table with oak top manufactured by artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tomi, Nagano

Alvar Aalto dining table, model no. 81B, with oak top and characteristic L‑leg base. This example features a beautifully aged oak top with a warm, even tone and visible grain, resti...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 From 1940's

$1,193

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 From 1940's

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Kangasala, FI

The stool. Alvar Aalto's iconic stool model 60, that defined the functionalism movement of furniture design. This piece is in its original condition from the 1940's. Legs have deli...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Model 34/402 Armchair for Finmar, Finland, 1939

$8,420

Early Alvar Aalto Model 34/402 Armchair for Finmar, Finland, 1939

By Alvar Aalto, Finmar

Located in London, GB

A fantastic Model 34/402 armchair by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced for Finmar, Finland, 1939. This elegant armchair is crafted from birch with upholstered seat...

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Black Linoleum, Artek 1950s

$1,614

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Black Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Artek stool in birch and black linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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

$10,433 / set

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

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of 3 beautiful model X600 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, these stools come with great quality and attention to detail. Th...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1960s

$1,614

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Armchair 'Model 50101' designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyöt

$54,392

Armchair 'Model 50101' designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyöt

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

The 'Model 50101' armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, is a rare and historically significant example from the formative years of Finnish modern...

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1920s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Stool Y61 by Artek Finland 1950s Original

$1,672

Alvar Aalto Stool Y61 by Artek Finland 1950s Original

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek Y61 stool, birch with original black leather upholstery. The stool is from the 1950s. Designer Alvar Aalto. In good used condition.

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Leather

Alvar Aalto Highback Cantilever Chair Model 36/401 Birch & Rusty Red Wool, 1930s

$8,808 / set

Alvar Aalto Highback Cantilever Chair Model 36/401 Birch & Rusty Red Wool, 1930s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of vintage birch highback lounge chairs model 36/401 by Alvar Aalto. Upholstered with original rusty red wool and with an amazing honey coloured patina to the bent birchwood. Designed 1933 and manufactured in the 1950s by Artek, Finland. The high-back cantilever Armchair 401...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wool, Birch

Alvar Aalto Savoy Bowl Dish, Pair

$275 / set

Alvar Aalto Savoy Bowl Dish, Pair

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in New York, NY

Two beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Aalto clear glass bowls, Iittala, Finland, circa late-20th century. These clear dishes or bowls are taken fro...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Glass

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

$3,345 / set

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

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round sea...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s

$6,316 / set

Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Odense, DK

Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum. Made in the 1960s at Artek. Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is t...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60, Red Pegamoid Upholstery, Artek 1950s

$2,456 / set

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model 60, Red Pegamoid Upholstery, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1950s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round sea...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s

$1,169

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

The iconic stool model 60 in birch and black pegamoid or faux leather, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. This stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto des...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Faux Leather

Floor Lamp in Brass and Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

$19,300

Floor Lamp in Brass and Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The floor lamp model A 808, designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Valaistustyö in Finland during the 1950s, is a rare and sophisticated example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Sandwich Stool, Reupholstered Art Deco Fabric, Circa 1930s

$2,456

Alvar Aalto Sandwich Stool, Reupholstered Art Deco Fabric, Circa 1930s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Kangasala, FI

Ultra rare and beautiful colored iconic Alvar Aalto sandwich stool 60. Manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Reupholstered with 100 years old Art Deco fabri...

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1930s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s

$2,573

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Kangasala, FI

Alvar Aalto's chair model number 46, manufactured by Artek in the 1950's. The chair has been reupholstered at some point of it's life. Reupholstery has been done with red woolen fab...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Fabric, Wool, Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Drop-leaf Table by Artek 1960s Finland Vintage Original

$2,006

Alvar Aalto Drop-leaf Table by Artek 1960s Finland Vintage Original

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek folding table, birch with white laminate. Designer Alvar Aalto. The table is from the 1960s. Good used condition. Surface wear on the laminate surface that feels rough. Size o...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Laminate

Pair Of Alvar Aalto Stools From 1930's

$2,690 / set

Pair Of Alvar Aalto Stools From 1930's

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Kangasala, FI

The stool. Alvar Aalto's iconic stool model 60, that defined the functionalism movement of furniture design. These stools are the earliest models of the stool, manufactured in the ...

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

$2,047 / set

Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model 112B shelves, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Painted birch. Later painted. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The shelves ar...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chair from the 1960s

$1,520

Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chair from the 1960s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Model 66 chair designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1960s for Artek. Thermoformed wood frame. The simple, clean lines of this model are highly representative of Scandinavian design and Alv...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood

Ultra Rare Coffee/Club Table By Alvar Aalto 1930's

$3,626

Ultra Rare Coffee/Club Table By Alvar Aalto 1930's

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Kangasala, FI

Extremely rare coffee/club table by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab in the 1930's This is a true museum piece! Amazingly well preserved original c...

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1930s Finnish Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Alvar Aalto 'Lily of the Valley' Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s

$17,405

Alvar Aalto 'Lily of the Valley' Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto is the last of the line of floor lamps he designed starting from the 1950s. This one is nicknamed Lily of the Valley (Kielo in Finnish)...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

$1,111

Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 112b shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Original condition, heavy patina. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and de...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek 1950s in Green Linoleum

$2,509Sale Price|35% Off

Alvar Aalto Stool 60 by Artek 1950s in Green Linoleum

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek's model 60 stool, design by Alvar Aalto. Beautifully patinated birch with rare green linoleum top. In good used condition. The stool is from circa 1950s. Designed by Alvar Aal...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

$600

Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Miami, FL

Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland. This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1980s. Foil label ...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Art Glass

Screen 100 In Pinewood By Alvar Aalto & Artek Designed in Finland 1936

$7,454

Screen 100 In Pinewood By Alvar Aalto & Artek Designed in Finland 1936

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The Artek 100 Screen was designed by Alvar Aalto with a natural aesthetic for various interiors requiring privacy and separation within a room. Its lightweight design can be utilised...

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Pine

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s

$1,614

Alvar Aalto 3-Legged Stool Model 60 In Birch and Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Artek stool in birch and blue linoleum, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has always ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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

$5,146Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Pair of rare model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with teak top. Good vintage condition, patina consist...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s

$1,228

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic model 60 stool in birch and white formica. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in production a...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Birch

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

$5,263 / set

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

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Mirror Artek 192A Finland Original

$2,503

Alvar Aalto Mirror Artek 192A Finland Original

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek 192A mirror, dark brown hardwood frames. The mirror is from the 1950s/60s and in good used condition. Old Artek stamp on the back of the mirror. Designer Alvar Aalto.

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Furniture

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Wood, Mirror

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?
1 Answer
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?
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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 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.