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

Alvar Aalto (6,003 results)

A glass vase, 1937–1949

Alvar Aalto

A glass vase, 1937–1949

Bukowskis Stockholm

Est. 30,000–40,000 SEK

Padded Paimio

Alvar Aalto

Padded Paimio "model 44" easy chair, 1934–1935

Bukowskis Stockholm

Est. 50,000–75,000 SEK

A pair of ceiling lamps, 1950–1959

Alvar Aalto

A pair of ceiling lamps, 1950–1959

Bukowskis Stockholm

Est. 70,000–80,000 SEK

An armchair, 1930–1949

Alvar Aalto

An armchair, 1930–1949

Bukowskis Stockholm

Est. 60,000–80,000 SEK

Model '544' sofa

Alvar Aalto

Model '544' sofa

Roseberys London

Est. 2,000–2,500 GBP

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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Tisch 915

Alvar Aalto

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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Floor lamp, model no. A811, 1965

Alvar Aalto

Floor lamp, model no. A811, 1965

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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Alvar Aalto, a 1960/1970's relief for..., 1960–1979

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, a 1960/1970's relief for..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

Auction Closed

Alvar Aalto, a 1999 'Hight back tank' E400..., 1999

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, a 1999 'Hight back tank' E400..., 1999

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

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Alvar Aalto, a 1962 bench for O.Y...., 1962

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, a 1962 bench for O.Y...., 1962

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

Auction Closed

Alvar Aalto, a 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, a 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

Auction Closed

Alvar Aalto, a mid-20th-century 'V63' stool..., 1950

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, a mid-20th-century 'V63' stool..., 1950

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

Auction Closed

Alvar Aalto, ’A811' floor light for Valaistustyö.

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, ’A811' floor light for Valaistustyö.

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

Auction Closed

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