Alvar Aalto Seating

Vintage Aalto Stool Originals for Designers

You might recognize the Aaalto stool as Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto’s calling card. Aalto left a legacy of design that spans disciplines: furniture, textiles, glassware, architecture and more and his impressive lineup of work spans a range of styles. Collectors and aficionados at even their earliest stages of admiration for Aalto will likely recognize pieces like the Savoy vase and the Paimio chair. Looking to expand, or perhaps begin, your collection of the designer’s works? Hit the ground running and peruse Chairish’s finely curated array of vintage Aalto stools and other works by the design master. Some of our favorites both by Aalto and his followers include the Artek Alvar Aalto bar stool, exquisite pairs of molded chairs, which have been inspired by his work; a curation of designer-friendly side chairs; and the bar stool 64 concept. Pro tip: The Alvar Aalto stool originals in the mix are particularly coveted, so keep your eyes peeled for those. Happy hunting!