Alvar Aalto

(Finnish, 1898–1976)

Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and interior designer, widely regarded as one of the forebears of Nordic Modernism. He was born on February 3, 1898 in Kuortane, Finland and studied at the Helsinki University of Technology. His first independent work was shown at the Industrial Exposition in Tampere, and one year later, he opened his architectural office. Aalto’s early work was concerned with Nordic Classicism, which is exemplified by his first public building, the Jyväskylä Workers' Club, built in 1925. Aalto’s foray into Modernism began with the auditorium he built for the Viipuri Library, which is characterized by its use of natural materials and emphasis on light. His later buildings are differed in their grand, wavy lines, such as the House of Culture in Helsinki and the Aalto Theater Opera house in Essen, Germany. Aalto also made significant contributions to furniture design, with his stools notably being used by the Apple corporations in their stores. He died on May 11, 1976 in Helsinki, Finland. One of the world’s most prestigious architecture awards, the Alvar Aalto Medal, is awarded each year by the Finnish Association of Architects in his honor.

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Table à deux allonges intégrées, 1950
Sold price: 406,203 USD

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Alvar Aalto

A model "A704" black table lamp

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Est. 4,360–5,230 EUR

Tea Trolley 98, 1936

Alvar Aalto

Tea Trolley 98, 1936

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Floor Lamp - Model 809

Alvar Aalto

Floor Lamp - Model 809

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Table 70, 1933

Alvar Aalto

Table 70, 1933

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Bookshelf

Alvar Aalto

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Armchair 39, 1936

Alvar Aalto

Armchair 39, 1936

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Armchair 31, 1932

Alvar Aalto

Armchair 31, 1932

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Chair 65, 1935

Alvar Aalto

Chair 65, 1935

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Armchair 403, 1932

Alvar Aalto

Armchair 403, 1932

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Armchair Modell 402, 1933

Alvar Aalto

Armchair Modell 402, 1933

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Lounger, designed by Alvar Aalto for Villa..., 1939

Alvar Aalto

Lounger, designed by Alvar Aalto for Villa..., 1939

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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Dining Table , 1930

Alvar Aalto

Dining Table , 1930

Galerie Stefan Vogdt

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'Cocktail' cabinet, model no. 810, 1936

Alvar Aalto

'Cocktail' cabinet, model no. 810, 1936

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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Paimio' armchair, model no. 41, 1932

Alvar Aalto

Paimio' armchair, model no. 41, 1932

Sale Date: May 2, 2024

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Paimio' armchair, model no. 41, 1932

Alvar Aalto

Paimio' armchair, model no. 41, 1932

Sale Date: May 2, 2024

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Low-back cantilevered armchair, model #42, 1932

Alvar Aalto

Low-back cantilevered armchair, model #42, 1932

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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Nesting tables model 88, set of three, 1933

Alvar Aalto

Nesting tables model 88, set of three, 1933

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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L-Leg dining table, 1933

Alvar Aalto

L-Leg dining table, 1933

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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Angel Wing floor lamp, model 805, 1955

Alvar Aalto

Angel Wing floor lamp, model 805, 1955

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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Dining chairs model 69, set of six, 1935

Alvar Aalto

Dining chairs model 69, set of six, 1935

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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pair of model 21 burr birch plywood chairs, 1930

Alvar Aalto

pair of model 21 burr birch plywood chairs, 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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pair of model 21 burr birch plywood chairs, 1930

Alvar Aalto

pair of model 21 burr birch plywood chairs, 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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Two mid-20th century wall shelves, 1950

Alvar Aalto

Two mid-20th century wall shelves, 1950

Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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Two late 20th century '45' armchairs, 1950–1999

Alvar Aalto

Two late 20th century '45' armchairs, 1950–1999

Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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