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What style did Alvar Aalto use?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Square Birch Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in London, GB
A square table with laminated, L-shaped legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek, the furniture company founded by Aalto in Helsinki in 1935, during the late 1940s- ea...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
By O.Y.Huonekalu, Alvar Aalto
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model. A605, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A ceiling pendant model A605 (The smaller version of the A622.) designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland in the 1950s. In line with all Aalto furniture and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto foldable table In Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful blue linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were very duarbl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar. The armchair sho...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
The iconic “Savoy” vase was designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala of Finland. Considered one of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Aalto created this vase as part of a 10-...
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
