Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, Finnish architect, designer and academic, known as one of the most important figures in 20th century architecture. Also remembered, together with architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Gropius, Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, as one of the greatest masters of the Modern Movement. In 1931 he moved to Helsinki and in 1933 he participated in the fourth CIAM and in the elaboration of the Charter of Athens. In 1932 he created a series of glasses with overlapping circular bands, designing a decorative chiaroscuro that helps in the grip. His furniture was exhibited in Zurich and London in 1933 and the following year he created the "Artek" company for the mass production of his furniture. From that moment begins to exhibit his most prestigious works in several countries: Italy, Switzerland, Denmark and the United States. In 1940 he invented the famous "Y" leg which was then redesigned fourteen years later as a fan leg, made up of sheets of plywood. In fact, his 1931 Paimio armchair, with curved wooden elements, and his 1936 curvilinear vase Savoy  have become major design icons that have laid the cornerstone for so-called “organic design”. More generally, he was a comprehensive designer, with a humanistic attention to man and his total environment.

Artek Poltrona 41 Paimio laccato bianco longho design palermo
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€3,554.10
Wooden armchair size 60x80 cm, fixed to the frame in just four points, the suspended seat of the armchair seems to float and provides a surprising degree of elasticity.
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armchairs

Artek - Armchair 42 white lacquer

282 007 01
€2,326.23
Wooden armchair 60x75 cm, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Sanatorium of Paimio in 1932. The structure is in birch plywood shaped to produce a cantilever chair; the seat and back are created from a single piece of pressed plywood.
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armchairs

Artek - Armchair 42 black lacquer

282 007 02
€2,326.23
Wooden armchair 60x75 cm, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Sanatorium of Paimio in 1932. The structure is in birch plywood shaped to produce a cantilever chair; the seat and back are created from a single piece of pressed plywood.
Artek - Lounge Chair 43 black webbing Artek - Lounge Chair 43 black webbing 2
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€4,885.25
Birch wood armchair size 61x164 cm, a design statement, shows the stability and flexibility offered by the birch slat, which allows curves and curves comparable in terms of resistance to tubular steel, but with a warmer appearance.
Artek - 406 armchair with linen black webbing Artek - 406 armchair with linen black webbing 2
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€1,467.21
Wooden and linen armchair, the cantilevered birch clear lacquer frame and linen webbed seat offer a high degree of comfort and relaxation; natural materials yield in response to the body while providing strength and stability.
Artek Poltrona 400 Tank longho design palermo Artek Poltrona 400 Tank longho design palermo 2
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armchairs

Artek - Armchair 400 Tank

282 001 02
€4,349.18
Armchair configurable in various combinations, as voluminous as it is comfortable, the Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Triennale in Milan, where it was promptly awarded. price refers to fabric category F40
Artek - Lounge Chair 43 black - blue webbing Artek - Lounge Chair 43 black - blue webbing 2
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€4,885.25
Birch wood armchair size 61x164 cm, a design statement, shows the stability and flexibility offered by the birch slat, which allows curves and curves comparable in terms of resistance to tubular steel, but with a warmer appearance.
Artek Poltrona 43 fettuccia nera marrone Longho Design Palermo Artek Poltrona 43 fettuccia nera marrone Longho Design Palermo 2
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€4,885.25
Birch wood armchair size 61x164 cm, a design statement, shows the stability and flexibility offered by the birch slat, which allows curves and curves comparable in terms of resistance to tubular steel, but with a warmer appearance.
Artek Poltrona 43 fettuccia bianca naturale Longho Design Palermo Artek Poltrona 43 fettuccia bianca naturale Longho Design Palermo 2
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€4,885.25
Birch wood armchair size 61x164 cm, a design statement, shows the stability and flexibility offered by the birch slat, which allows curves and curves comparable in terms of resistance to tubular steel, but with a warmer appearnce.
Artek Poltrona 43 fettuccia nera naturale Longho Design Palermo Artek Poltrona 43 fettuccia nera naturale Longho Design Palermo 2
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€4,885.25
Birch wood armchair size 61x164 cm, a design statement, shows the stability and flexibility offered by the birch slat, which allows curves and curves comparable in terms of resistance to tubular steel, but with a warmer appearance.
Artek - Lounge Chair 43 natural red webbing Artek - Lounge Chair 43 natural red webbing 2
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€4,885.25
Birch wood armchair size 61x164 cm, a design statement, shows the stability and flexibility offered by the birch slat, which allows curves and curves comparable in terms of resistance to tubular steel, but with a warmer appearance.
Artek - 406 armchair with linen black blue webbing Artek - 406 armchair with linen black blue webbing 2
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€1,467.21
Wooden and linen armchair, the cantilevered birch clear lacquer frame and linen webbed seat offer a high degree of comfort and relaxation; natural materials yield in response to the body while providing strength and stability.
Artek - 406 armchair with black brown webbing Artek - 406 armchair with black brown webbing 2
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€1,467.21
Wooden and linen armchair, the cantilevered birch clear lacquer frame and linen webbed seat offer a high degree of comfort and relaxation; natural materials yield in response to the body while providing strength and stability.
Artek - 406 armchair with linen natural white webbing Artek - 406 armchair with linen natural white webbing 2
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Wooden and linen armchair, the cantilevered birch clear lacquer frame and linen webbed seat offer a high degree of comfort and relaxation; natural materials yield in response to the body while providing strength and stability.
Artek - 406 armchair with linen natural black webbing Artek - 406 armchair with linen natural black webbing 2
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Wooden and linen armchair, the cantilevered birch clear lacquer frame and linen webbed seat offer a high degree of comfort and relaxation; natural materials yield in response to the body while providing strength and stability.
Artek - 406 armchair with linen natural red webbing Artek - 406 armchair with linen natural red webbing 2
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€1,467.21
Wooden and linen armchair, the cantilevered birch clear lacquer frame and linen webbed seat offer a high degree of comfort and relaxation; natural materials yield in response to the body while providing strength and stability.
Iittala Vaso Alvar Aalto 160mm copper longho design palermo 0 Iittala Vaso Alvar Aalto 160mm copper longho design palermo 0 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 160mm ultramarine blue

1062561
€147.54
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.
Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm copper Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm copper Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 160mm copper

1050152
€147.54
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.
Artek Carrello Tea 901lONGHO DESIGN PALERMO Artek Carrello Tea 901lONGHO DESIGN PALERMO 2
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The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture. With a structure composed of two birch slatted loops, Tea Trolley 901 has two shelves and a massive birch handle.  The twin wheels, in combination with the lightweight quality of birch, allow the trolley to be easily maneuvered and parked at will.
Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm moss green Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm moss green Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 160mm moss green

1051429
€147.54
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.
Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm linen Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm linen Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 160mm linen

1051436
€147.54
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.
Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm clear Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm clear Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 160mm clear

1007041
€147.54
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.
Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm opal Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 160mm opal Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 160mm opal

1007042
€147.54
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.
Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 220mm opal Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 220mm opal Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 220mm opal

1024741
€139.34
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing.