Alvar Aalto Side Tables
Many of the most important works by acclaimed Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto can be attributed to a single design element: the L-leg. The L-shaped design allowed legs to be attached directly to Aalto’s sophisticated tables and seating, without the need for a connecting joint. This innovation, which he called “the little sister of the architectural column,” characterized the designer’s penchant for simple, easily adaptable furniture pieces, such as the side tables, coffee tables and dining tables he created, which straddled elegance and simplicity.
Developed in partnership with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen and patented in 1933, the L-shaped leg — the result of Aalto’s experimentation with bending birchwood, a pioneering technique at the time — would become a hallmark of tables, stools (see his iconic Stool 60), benches and chairs that Aalto designed and produced through his company, Artek, which he cofounded in 1935 with his wife and designer Aino, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl. The company quickly found success selling streamlined, modern furniture both in Finland and, thanks to a growing interest in Nordic furniture outside Scandinavia, internationally, including the UK where many early Artek pieces were imported by the company Finmar.
Like much of his furniture, most of Aalto’s tables, especially early models, are constructed either fully or in part with birch, which the designer referred to as a “form-inspiring, deeply human material.” The flexibility of his L-leg design allowed for easily interchangeable combinations of tabletops. It also standardized the design process for multiple shapes, with the same bentwood L-legs attached to round, square or rectangular tops for a variety of table models. This look is a hallmark of Aalto’s style — and, indeed, of mid-century Scandinavian modern design in general. It has been frequently riffed on and copied throughout the ensuing decades, though Artek still produces Aalto’s original designs.
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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Elegant Bentwood Side Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant side table by Alvar Aalto, made from natural bent wood birch contrasting with black lacquer. Iconic design originally designed in 1932, originally for the Paimio Sanatorium...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Bentwood
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1960s model with five slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s
"The finger joint detail vanished in the mid 1960s.
(The finger joi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Bentwood
Set of 4 Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954 and features his impressive X-Leg design.
X-Legs are created from splitting the traditional L-Leg in a longitudinal direction and re-c...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Bentwood
Small Alvar Aalto Side Table Model 86 in Birch for Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern side table model 86 by Architect Alvar Aalto for Artek. The table is in full birch with the iconic bent legs. This small size side table can be used in any room, a...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954 and features his impressive X-Leg design.
X-Legs are created from splitting the traditional L-Leg in a longitudinal direction and re-...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Bentwood
35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology in 1921. There were few com...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Alvar Aalto L leg rectangular side table for Artek. Bentwood laminated-birch legs. Original black linoleum top.
Can be used as coffee table, console or child desk.
Nice patina.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round Table w/ Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design by the iconic Alvar Aalto for artek. Round birch top about 19 in diameter with a height of 17.5 a good size to use in several locations. In very good condit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Side/Radio Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Radio table/ side table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Mid-20th Century. Patinated honey colored birch. Good vintage condition, patina an...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Model A71 Side Table, 1930s, Karelian birch, Finmar
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (Finland 1898-1976)
Two-Tier Side Table, Model A71, first production, circa 1935
designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Finland by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turk...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table, model X601, was produced in the mid-1950s. It features a distinctive five-section fa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Leather, Birch
Sleek Alvar Aalto Side / Magazine Table model. 75, Black & Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto side table / spear table model number 75, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, and manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Another iconi...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954 and features his impressive X-Leg design.
X-Legs are created from splitting the traditional L-Leg in a longitudinal direction and re-c...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Side Table 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
L-legged side table from 1950s designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The table has beautiful patina of age and original cream white linoleum top. The table is in great c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Beech
Alvar Aalto large coffee low table, Artek c 1970s, birch with white laminate top
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto, Finland (designer)
Coffee Table
Originally designed c. 1933, this example produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1970s.
Birch and white laminate
L 120 cm W 80 cm, H 56 cm
Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Laminate, Birch
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1930-40s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
1930-40s model with four slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat.
Date of Manufacture: circa 1930-40s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Bentwood
Early Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch frame with oak veneer table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch, Oak
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, a table, storage unit, or display surface.
Born of modernist ideals and Finnish...
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Bentwood
Pair of Mid Century Alvar Aalto Model 60 Birch Side Tables or Stools for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Pair of Mid Century Alvar Aalto Model 60 birch nesting side tables or stools, made in Romania.
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Birch
Side Table By Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Spectacularly colored little table By Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland.
Iconic L-leg Design. Re-Painted by a professional at some point. No original color...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Side Table Model A86 for Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This small size side table can be used in any room, and for a variety of purposes. The shelf feature makes it perfect as an arm chair or reading space side table. The vintage honey l...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such deserves to be untouched really. It has some old repairs that tell of its long his...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Side Table 1950s-1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
An L-legged side table designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The table is from the 1950s-60s. The table is stained and in fine used condition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto Side / Newspaper Table Model A 86 in Birch for Artek, 1930s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This small size side table can be used in any room, and for a variety of purposes. The shelf feature makes it perfect as an arm chair or reading space side table. The vintage honey l...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Rare Aino Aalto Child Measuring Table in Birch, Collector Item, Artek 1950's
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table/sidetable was first designed as a measuring table for babies in hospitals. It has a metric measuring unit attached to it, and a sliding wooden piece to adjust according to...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Birch
Alvar Aalto End Tables or Night Stands
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Alvar Aalto end tables, for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. They retain their warm original patina. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as night ...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Side Tables
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Wood, Birch
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Questions About Alvar Aalto Side Tables
- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made of two laminated birch loops. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
- What style did Alvar Aalto use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.
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