One of the most influential modern designers was a Finnish architect by the name of Alvar Aalto. Often thought of as the "Father of Modernism", his media included architecture textiles, glassware, and furniture.
A brief bio of Alvar Aalto can be found at
Famous Architects.
You are probably familiar with many of his furniture pieces, even if you don't consider yourself a modern design aficionado. Many of his pieces are classics, and still in production today.
Alvar Aalto Armchair,
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Lounge Chair 43 by Alvar Aalto is still in production by
Artek.
Aalto's Lounge Chair has proven to be a timeless classic of modern design.
A few more
Alvar Aalto classics.
The
iconic Savoy vase -- it's not just for flowers anymore!
Aalto and his wife were very comfortable
juxtaposing rustic pieces with streamlined, modern pieces. Their home, shown above, courtesy
Apartment Therapy.
I hope you've enjoyed this brief tour into the designs of Alvar Aalto! This post is being linked to
Jenny Matlock's Alphabe-Thursday.
