Alvar Aalto, a “father of modern design,” created his sleek birch “Paimio” armchair in 1932. This 1990s version sold for $1,152 at a New Jersey auction. The spare efficiency of Scandinavian furniture appeals to sophisticated but cost-conscious buyers. See why.
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