The master of many art forms—from furniture design to architecture—Alvar Aalto infused his pieces with both rationality and personality, and his impressive body of work solidified him as one of the great modern designers of the 20th century. Celebrating his brilliant designs in honor of his birthday, we’ve gathered a few of our favorites that feel timeless as well as of-the-moment.

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