His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as. Architectdesigner alvar aalto was born in kuortane, finland in 1898. As one of the great architects and furniture designers of the 20th century, finnish designer alvar aalto breathed life and warmth into modernism, placing emphasis on organic geometry. Alvar aalto 18981976 was a finnish architect, and one of the key figures of modernist architecture during the twentieth century. In books about alvar aalto there is often a mention of the pinoy vase and the paimio chair, but its difficult to find the more obscure screen 100. Aalto, also known for his furniture and glassware, worked in a distinctive style that blended modernism and traditional vernacular architecture. Second nature eisenbrand, jochen, gadanho, pedro, kuhlmann, dorte, mackeith, peter, marefat, mina, michelis, marco, moravanszky, akos, mumford, eric, eisenbrand, jochen, kries, mateo, aalto, alvar on.
Alvar aalto furniture by alvar aalto, hardcover barnes. The history of arteks innnovative wood bending technique. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings, though he never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of the tree whose trunk is architecture. The stackable stool 60 was designed by alvar aalto in the year 1933 and initially produced by o. Alvar aalto chairs are items of furniture designed by the renowned finnish architect background. Following the completion of his architectural studies at the helsinki university of technology he founded his own. His work includes lamp shades, tables, desks and a variety of chairs and sofas. His mature style is epitomized by the saynatsalo, fin. Aalto lets you offer a natural, remarkable selling experience that attracts referrals. This sumptuous book offers a thorough study of an innovative and prolific master, whom frank lloyd wright termed a genius.
Gently used alvar aalto furniture up to 50% off at chairish. A forefather of scandinavian modernism, alvar aaltos furniture is instantly recognizable for their curvaceous, bentwood frames. The life and works of finnish architect alvar aalto, creator of bent wooden chairs and stools, influenced modern designs of buildings and furniture. With a preference for natural materials, his creations are a fusion of romanticism and functionalism.
Nov 24, 2019 donald judds collection of works by alvar aalto and john chamberlain go on show in new york. Takenaka carpentry tools museum aino and alvar aalto. Considered to be one of the greatest finnish architects and designers in the world, alvar aaltos 1898 1976 modernist and humanist who focused his works heavily in elements of organic geometry and the use of natural materials. Alvar aalto has 39 books on goodreads with 316 ratings. The most important finnish architect of the 20th century, alvar aalto 18981976 was a central figure in international modernism. Kuortane 1898 helsinki 1976 alvar aalto, whose full name was hugo alvar hendrik aalto, was not only the most important finnish architect of the 20th century but also a leading modern furniture designer. Most of his designs were made in collaboration with his wife, aino marsio, the celebrated furniture designer, until her death in 1949. Aalto is for serious buyers who know what they want. Goran schildt has written and edited many books on aalto, the most wellknown being the. At the heart of his design philosophy, aalto strove to combined elements of userfriendly design, functionalism and organic forms in his designs. See more ideas about alvar aalto, furniture and design. On march 15,1938, the museum of modern art opened an exhibition devoted to the buildings and furniture designed by the finnish architect alvar aalto.
Jun 07, 2012 alvar aalto made his international breakthrough as a furniture designer. During the course of a career spanning more than fifty years, finnish architect and designer alvar aalto 18981976 designed nearly one hundred singlefamily houses. A must have for a modern furniture or aalto scholar. Donald judds collection of works by alvar aalto and john chamberlain go on show in new york. As a scion of one of the richest families in america, laurance rockefeller owned several homes and estates, many cars including a bentley, a plane, a 65ft. Alvar aalto was one of the pioneers of early modernist furniture design. Three may be a magic number when it comes to design, but twos definitely company when it comes to armchairs. Alvar aalto furniture was originally published by the museum of finnish architecture in helsinki in conjunction with an exhibition devoted to aaltos furniture and glass that has since traveled widely in the united states. A book devoted to the furniture of the noted finnish architect alvar aalto 18981976 is long overdue. After founding artek in the year 1935 the stool was introduced in the standard assortment of artek in the 1940es this threelegged stool became a famous bestseller.
Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Alvar aalto s furniture designs are a superb example of an uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the boundaries of style and taste, fashion and social class. Alvar aalto biography infos for sellers and buyers. Thanks to his original style and unique talents, aalto is one of the greatest names in modern architecture and design. Alvar aalto made his international breakthrough as a furniture designer. Hugo alvar henrik aalto was a finnish architect and designer. This exhibition at the judd foundation in new york pairs together furniture by. In both his buildings and in his furnishings which range from chairs, tables and lighting to table and glassware aaltos sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist. Dj taped to boards, presumed very mild rubbing to spine foot and head, presumed very gently rubbed corners, presumed very light soiling to boards, very mild rubbing to dj spine head and foot, very gentle rubbing to dj. The business idea of the company was sell furniture and to promote a modern culture of habitation by exhibitions and other educational means.
With the help of his wife aino aalto he created the some of the most original furniture, textiles, ceramics, lamps and, of course, architecture. A pioneer of modern architecture and design, alvar aalto 18981976 brought the tenets of finnish design to the rest of the world. With his architect wife, aino, by his side, alvar aalto created stopandstare pieces like the 402 lounger and paimio chair. Particularly appeciated are the very early furniture works by alvar and. The company was created to sell furniture designed by alvar aalto and to promote modern culture of habitation by exhibitions and other means.
Alvar aalto furniture national library of australia. Artek furniture in 1935, alvar aalto and his wife aino founded the finnish company artek to manufacture their interior designs. In 1935 alvar aalto, together with aino aalto, maire gullichsen and nilsgustav hahl, founded artek, a worldrenowned furniture and lighting company. Dec 22, 2018 alvar aaltos paimio chair 1932 was designed to ease the breathing difficulties of patients, yet today it is sold simply as a beautiful, modern chair.
His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, textiles and glassware. Although alvar aalto is not the only architect to have come from the nordic region his sphere of influence is arguably the greatest. Built for quality agents committed to client service. In addition to architecture, his oeuvre includes furniture, textiles and glassware. Share nothing is as dangerous in architecture as dealing with separated problems. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. Alvar aalto 1898 1976 was a finnish architect and designer whose work spanned styles including nordic classicism, modernism and monumentalism. Alvar aalto furniture abebooks shop for books, art. With the help of furniture manufacturer otto korhonen, aalto developed a combination of cutting and steaming local birch wood in order for it to become malleable.
His greatest buildings, like the 1927 viipuri library and 1928 paimio sanatorium, fused the naturalism of finnish romanticism with modernist ideals. This exhibition at the judd foundation in new york pairs together furniture by architect alvar aalto. Artek alvar aalto daybed other alvar aalto furniture 8 crazy tricks can change your life. Wonderfully detailed and thorough book with technical drawings, sketches, and timelines. Particularly appeciated are the very early furniture works by alvar and aino. Discover homes for sale that you cant find anywhere else. Arteks day bed 710 is a versatile bed designed by alvar aalto in like many other aalto furniture, the day bed 710 features the famous lleg structure developed by aalto. This project meant also the beginning of aaltos career as a furniture designer in fact, this was the first building planned by aalto which was entirely furnished. See more ideas about alvar aalto, architecture and modern architecture.
Aalto wished to learn the language of wood fibres and believed there was a positive effect that happens when our skin comes into contact with natural materials. In 1935, aino and alvar aalto founded the finnish company artek to manufacture their designs. Alvar aalto was born in alajarvi in central finland and raised in jyvaskyla. Paimio chair by alvar aalto furniture plans, furniture design, industrial office chairs, adirondack. Of the indisputably great figures in 20thcentury architecture, alvar aalto is in many ways the most humane, the least rigid, the most relevant to our contemporary sensibility and the emerging future. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stewart curator of design and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Today, artek remains faithful to the aaltos basic values as their master c. Aalto proved early on in his career that architecture can be pragmatic, functional, and beautiful to the eyeall at the same time. Aaltos furniture designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the boundaries of style and taste, fashion and social class. An architect and designer, alvar aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing scandinavian modernism to a prominent place in the global arena. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Artek was founded in 1935 by four young idealists, alvar and aino aalto, maire gullichsen and nilsgustav hahl. On behalf of the president and trustees the curator of architecture wishes to thank the following owners of aalto furniture for their gener osity in lending to the exhibition.
Aalto graduated from the helsinki institute of technology in 1921, and his career in arch. Sketch book the aalto house white alvar aalto shop. If we split life into separated problems we split the possibilities to make good building art. He enrolled at the helsinki institute of technology in 1916 and, although his studies were disrupted by the finnish civil war, he graduated with a degree in architecture in 1921. Alvar aalto, finnish architect, city planner, and furniture designer whose international reputation rests on a distinctive blend of modernist refinement, indigenous materials, and personal expression in form and detail. Alvar aalto is one of the worlds greatest modern architects and is known as the father of modernism in finnish design. Artek furniture finnish furniture by alvar aalto and artek. Pair of book or wall shelfs model 112a design alvar aalto, produced by artek, finland designed by alvar aalto in 1936, these wallmounted shelving units keep you organized and add simplistic style to your interior space. We should try to bring in under the same hat not a splintered way of thinking, but all in harmony together. A pair of chairs is a classically stylish motif, whether they face a sofa or flank a side table as if having a private teteatete.
Choose from 52 authentic alvar aalto tables for sale on 1stdibs. This sumptuous book offers a thorough study of an innovative and prolific master, whom frank. Aaltos furniture designs are a superb example of the. During his career, he designed many buildings in different parts of the world. Made from solid birch, the triangular frame is created by gently bending birch laminates, a technique developed by aalto, to produce a stylish yet functional. The lleg came into being thanks to alvar aaltos adventures in wood bending techniques, which were a new phenomena in the 1930s.
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