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Alvar Aalto’s Celebrated Maison Louis Carré Reopens to the Public
An exhibit of contemporary Finnish art, hosted in the midcentury modernist’s only home in France, signals a tentative return to...
A Finnish Photographer Captures Alvar Aalto’s Early Works in Their Shared Hometown
When the pandemic drove Janne Tuunanen to return to Jyväskylä, he discovered a newfound appreciation for its wealth of buildings...
Design Icon: 10 Buildings by Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto, one of Finland’s greatest architects, made modernist masterpieces with a human touch.
The 33 Hottest Sales to Shop This Fourth of July
The only things more explosive than Fourth of July fireworks are these amazing sales on bedding, mattresses, appliances, home...
Get Organized and Productive With Our New Homework Collection From Modern by Dwell Magazine
After launching our new Dwell x Target collection back in December, we've continued to bring you modern pieces for your home that...
Alvar Aalto's Artistic Bent at the Vitra Design Museum
A new Vitra Design Museum exhibit re-examines Finnish designer Alvar Aalto's influences and creations.
Architect Josh Blumer Explains Why He Backpacked Through Europe With an Alvar Aalto Vase
Hint: It’s not because he loves fresh-cut flowers.
The Inimitable Artek Stool—and 16 Other Alvar Aalto Designs to Bring Warm Modernism Into Your Home
Born February 3 in Kuortane, Finland, Alvar Aalto brought a harmonious balance of function and grace to everything he designed.
Design Classic: Alvar Aalto’s Artek Stools
More than 80 years after their introduction, Alvar Aalto's stools for Artek retain their currency and remain perennial favorites.
Alvar Aalto's Pacific Northwest Gem
Nestled quietly on a bluff amidst flat farmlands and late-1800s German heritage is the Mount Angel Abbey.
Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 Is Everywhere—But It Has Always Stood on Its Own
It's the 90th anniversary of an object that proved natural forms can still be rational and modern.
‘Tis the Season to Win $5,000 in Custom-Made Prefabricated Railings from AGS Stainless on Dwell.com
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Annual “Merry Modern Giveaway” Features the Best Modern Products of the Year – Including AGS Stainless Railings!
A look back at some of my favorite cameras
As a photographer, I love all types of cameras.
The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate Culture
Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
Four Generations and Counting, This House is a Family Affair
With Alvar Aalto in mind, a renowned Swedish architect crafts a serene home on a long-held family plot.
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The Complicated Love Story of Modernist Design Duo Aino and Alvar Aalto
A new book from the grandson of the celebrated Finnish architects draws on never-before-published letters and photographs to tell...
Aalto Isn't the Only Finnish Modernist: Meet Ilmari Tapiovaara
Looking at back at the varied career of Finnish furniture designer Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Steel Framed Split-Level Home in Germany
What do architects build when they can be their own clients?
Before & After: A 1980s Farmhouse Gets a Light, Airy Revamp With Touches of Walnut
The daily rituals and routines of an empty nest couple were the starting point for the redesign of the "House for Grandparents."
A One-Off Art Exhibition Provides a Glimpse Inside an Unsung Midcentury in New York
The 1955 residence by architect Gerald Luss, who designed the interiors of the Time & Life Building, is hosting in-person visits...
7 Multipurpose Sheds and Studios That Upgrade the Backyard
Whether it be for utility, storage, a studio, or a guest retreat, a backyard abode provides an opportunity to create architecture...
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Launched in partnership with
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A New Chicago Cafe and Bottle Shop Flaunts Funky ’70s Vibes
Equal parts cafe, bottle shop, and market, this laid-back hangout brightens Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.
An Interior Designer Helps His Mother Turn Her 1960s Chicago Condo Into a Colorful Haven
Andreas Kokkino persuades his mom to toss all her old furniture and start fresh.
An Astounding Steel-Clad Home Under a Railway Viaduct in London Asks $1.4M
An award-winning live/work space that currently holds a family residence and photography studio defies the constraints of the...
Drew Barrymore’s Boho- and Midcentury-Inspired Home Collection Starts at $18 a Pop
The actress launched Drew Barrymore Flower Home in partnership with Walmart last week, bringing you cheery, retro home decor and...
Modern Concrete Getaway in Paradise
You might think a Brutalist-style concrete structure would be out of place in a lush, beach-resort island like Vieques.
Offered at $899K, a Restored Midcentury Abode Shines in Southern California
Built in 1963 by architect John Andre Gougeon, this two-bedroom, three-bath property in Glendora, California, embodies the...
Own an Iconic Midcentury in New Canaan For $1.55M
Just 45 miles from Manhattan, the midcentury enclave of New Canaan, Connecticut, includes Philip Johnson's iconic Glass House, as...
A Southern Californian Midcentury With Japanese Influences Asks $3.13M
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow light and garden views to saturate this post-and-beam midcentury in Pasadena, California.
An Airy, Historic Home in Sweden Is Listed For Less Than $700K
If you've ever dreamed of moving to Sweden, this newly renovated home could be your golden ticket.
Own This Alluring Sculptural Abode in Austin For $3.1M
Set on five acres in the Cuernavaca neighborhood of Austin, Texas, a sculptural modern home that was designed with a strong...
Dwell 24: Hanna Anonen
Since graduating in 2013 with a master's from Aalto University in applied art and design, Hanna Anonen, 29, has worked with...
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