Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto
Finland, 1898 – 1976
Finland’s most famous architect and designer, Alvar Aalto reshaped the architecture and furniture of public buildings on the basis of functionality and the organic relationship between man, nature and buildings. He is known as the “Father of Modernism.”
Born in 1898 in Finland, Alvar Aalto studied at the Helsinki University of Technology, graduating with a degree in architecture. In 1924 Aalto and his wife honeymooned in Italy. The Mediterranean culture had a profound influence on Aalto’s creative process, blending his Nordic intellect with the natural ornamentation of Northern Italian landscape and architecture. In 1927 the Aaltos moved to the city of Turku in Finland. Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium, a building that elevated him to the status of master of heroic functionalism. His design for the Villa Mairea in Noormarkku, is one of the most admired private residences in contemporary architecture.
In 1933 Aalto moved to Helsinki. There he founded his architecture firm, Artek, where he executed major international commissions, such as the Finnish Pavilions for the 1936 Paris World Fair and the 1939-1940 New York’s World Fair. Aalto’s architecture, furniture and glassware evokes multiple allusions to images of unspoiled nature. Aalto’s creativity was deeply rooted in his own organic way of life and the traditions of the Scandinavian countries. Aalto was featured on the last series of the 50 Finnish mark bill, before the Euro was introduced. He died in 1976 in Helsinki, Finland.
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Iittala Alvar Aalto Bowl 8 x 2 inchAs low as $245.00CAD
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Iittala Alvar Aalto Finlandia Vase 10 inchAs low as $381.00CAD
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Iittala Alvar Aalto Vase 6.25 inchAs low as $354.00CAD
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Vitra Miniatures Armchair Nr. 42Regular $574.00CAD Sale $487.90CAD
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Artek Golden Bell A330S Pendant LampRegular $1,065.00CAD Sale $905.25CAD
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Artek Hand Grenade A110 Pendant LampRegular $1,050.00CAD Sale $892.50CAD
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Artek 401 ArmchairRegular $6,692.00CAD Sale $5,688.20CAD
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Artek 42 ArmchairRegular $5,824.00CAD Sale $4,950.40CAD
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Artek 41 Paimio ArmchairRegular $8,911.00CAD Sale $7,574.35CAD
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Artek High Chair K65Regular $1,092.00CAD Sale $928.20CAD
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Artek N65 Childrens ChairRegular $882.00CAD Sale $749.70CAD
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Artek NE60 Childrens StoolRegular $623.00CAD Sale $529.55CAD
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Artek Stool E60Regular $623.00CAD Sale $529.55CAD
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Artek Stool 60Regular $546.00CAD Sale $464.10CAD
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Artek Chair 69Regular $952.00CAD Sale $809.20CAD
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Artek Bench 153BRegular $1,232.00CAD Sale $1,047.20CAD
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Artek Bench 153ARegular $1,484.00CAD Sale $1,261.40CAD
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Artek Umbrella Stand 115Regular $1,299.00CAD Sale $1,104.15CAD
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Artek Wall Shelf 112BRegular $938.00CAD Sale $797.30CAD
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Artek 91 TableRegular $4,361.00CAD Sale $3,706.85CAD
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Artek 90B TableRegular $1,785.00CAD Sale $1,517.25CAD
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Artek 90A TableRegular $2,695.00CAD Sale $2,290.75CAD
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Artek 83 TableRegular $4,718.00CAD Sale $4,010.30CAD
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Artek 82B TableRegular $3,346.00CAD Sale $2,844.10CAD
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Artek 81B TableRegular $2,492.00CAD Sale $2,118.20CAD
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Artek Chair 66Regular $952.00CAD Sale $809.20CAD
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Vitra Miniatures Art. 41 PaimioRegular $574.00CAD Sale $487.90CAD
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Iittala Alvar Aalto Vase 3.75 inchAs low as $197.00CAD
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Artek DL81C Foldable TableRegular $3,185.00CAD Sale $2,707.25CAD
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Artek 97 Extendable TableRegular $7,140.00CAD Sale $6,069.00CAD
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Artek 96 Half-Round TableRegular $3,927.00CAD Sale $3,337.95CAD
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