A set of four Stool 60s produced by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available. What they produced were slight variations on the classic: slimmer legs, a shaped ‘solid’ wooden top veneered with birch. It is said that American based company Pascoe imported this variation for...
“Humanistic Modernism” – works by Alvar Aalto in the World Heritage Context. Seminar on Alvar Aalto and UNESCO World Heritage 2019.
Design pioneer Alvar Aalto’s asymmetrical waves (“aalto” in Finnish) won the 1937 Paris World Fair. In the decades since, they’ve become an icon of Scandinavian interior design. Taking inspiration from the thousands of lakes in his native Finland, Aalto’s waves combine function and sculpture. Each Aalto vase goes through a multi-step production process at the Iittala Glass Factory. First, the vase is mouthblown, then hand cut before going through several polishings. The clear decorative glass vase is a versatile, striking addition to any home interior. Perfect gift idea. Size9.24" x 8.8" x 6.25"
Explore Alvar Aalto's architectural marvel - the Viipuri Library. This in-depth analysis reveals the unique design philosophy, architectural innovation, restoration journey, and enduring legacy of this iconic structure, painting a picture of Aalto's profound influence on the evolution of modern architecture.
Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Scandinavian designers of the 20th Century.
This armchair is named after the Paimio tuberculosis sanatorium in Southwest Finland.
Säynätsalo Town Hall, Säynätsalo Alvar Aalto, 1951
Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Scandinavian designers of the 20th Century.
Director Virpi Suutari's documentary ‘Aalto’ examines Alvar and Aino Aalto not only as talented architects and modern cosmopolitans, but also human characters. Design Stories interviewed Suutari about the film’s premiere.
Alvar AALTO - RIOLA Parish Church (1966) - (Riola - Italy). Watch the [HD] VIDEO on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OmaBGpayVg&hd=1
Alvar Aalto is one of Finland’s most celebrated architects and designers. Get to know more about him, his life and career and how he designed the iconic Aalto vase.
Artek is commemorating Aino + Alvar Aaltos' Paimio Sanatorium with the release of the Paimio Sanatorium Anniversary Collection.
Avec ses airs de bateau jaillissant de terre et son hall cathédrale, la maison de l’architecte AlvarAalto, aux portes de Paris, conjugue les contraires. Carrée et petite à l’extérieur, courbe et spacieuse à l’intérieur. Suivez le guide. Par Philippe Trétiack.
The Aalto foldable table returns to Artek, crafted for compact living - Scandinaviandesign.com
Design Icons by Iittala. Who needs flowers when you have a vase this gorgeous? Get the story behind the design icon and get inspiration on how to use the vases through my own unique stylings.
The Stool 60 has become the perfect embodiment of Aalto’s invention, and is the most simple of variations. A round seat made of plywood and solid wood, and legs of solid birch with their famous L-bend. This set of four, with varying ages (probably 1940s-1950s based on the stamps), are in a nice worn condition...
Alvar Aalto, one of Finland’s greatest architects, made modernist masterpieces with a human touch.
An overview of the work of Finnish architect and designer, Alvar Aalto; written by Gerard McQuickin exclusively for Merchant & Makers.
Completed in 1933, the Paimio Sanatorium is a former tuberculosis sanatorium (now a hospital) designed by architect Alvar Aalto.
Finnish architect Alvar Aalto scrapped his original design for the Vyborg Library when the site changed. The result, completed in 1935, is a bold masterpiece of international modernism
Considered one of Alvar Aalto's most important works, it came as little surprise that news of a Finnish district's plan to sell the architect's Paimio Sanatorium was met with shock and attempts at appeal. Architects from the Finnish Association of Architects formed the Pro Paimio Committee and...
Image 4 of 12 from gallery of AD Classics: Villa Mairea / Alvar Aalto. Photograph by Alvar Aalto
Palazzo Strozzi ja muita reklaameja – Aalto-julisteita eri vuosikymmeniltä Palazzo Strozzi and other Aalto posters from different decades Alvar Aallon ateljee 24.10.2013–30.3.2014 | Studio Aa…
When Alvar Aalto’s statement-making Armchair 41 “Paimio” premiered in 1932, it was hailed as a revolutionary interpretation of the club chair and set new standards in modern furniture design. The chair, which is an object in MoMA’s collection, combines a traditional outline with a light, organic form. Armchair 41’s seat is fixed to the design's frame at only four points, creating the delightful illusion that the seat is floating. This construction also provides an amazing degree of elasticity. The armrests are made from a single piece of solid birch wood that is form-bent and then split in half. This ensures that over time, the Armchair 41 “Paimio” remains perfectly balanced. The elegant, sculptural seat and backrest are made from form-pressed birch plywood. Made in Finland, the Armchair 41 “Paimio” measures 25.25h x 23.5w x 31.5”d. The chair’s manufacturer, Artek, is represented in MoMA’s collection
The Paimio Sanatorium is considered to be one of Alvar Aalto’s most important works. The functionalist building was built as a tuberculosis sanatorium. It is situated in the middle of a beautiful pine forest and is an impressive site up to this day.
Palazzo Strozzi ja muita reklaameja – Aalto-julisteita eri vuosikymmeniltä Palazzo Strozzi and other Aalto posters from different decades Alvar Aallon ateljee 24.10.2013–30.3.2014 | Studio Aa…
Finlandia quiere que los edificios de su arquitecto más emblemático, Alvar Aalto, entren en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO
Villa Mairea in Finland is an iconic house built in 1939 as a modern residence for Maire and Harry Gullichsen, who were ardent lovers and promoters of art.
Numerous buildings testify to Alvar Aalto’s intensive design activity outside of Finland. Of the six buildings which he completed in Germany, three are to be found in the city of Wolfsburg: the Alvar-Aalto-Kulturhaus and two churches, Heilig-Geist-Kirche and Stephanuskirche.
In connection with his planning assignment for the Stenius company, architects Aino Marsio-Aalto and Alvar Aalto acquired a plot at Riihitie in Munkkiniemi in 1934, ...
The villa Mairea is a country house built in 1940 by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in Noormarkku, Finland for the couple Harry and Maire Gullichsen
The 20th-century Finnish architect created some of the world’s most studied and revered structures. What happens when they no longer serve any practical purpose?
