Artek is a Finnish furniture company founded in 1935 by four young idealists: architect Alvar Aalto, his wife Aino Aalto, visual arts promoter Nils-Gustav Hahl, and art historian Maire Gullichsen. The name Artek is a combination of "art" and "technology," reflecting the company's focus on the harmonious combination of traditional handicrafts and modern industrial production methods.

From its beginnings, Artek aimed to promote a modern Finnish design style and make it accessible to a broader public. The company's first collection included furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, such as the famous Stool 60, as well as textiles, lamps, and other household items.

In the 1930s and 1940s, Artek participated in numerous international exhibitions, showcasing the company's innovative designs and functional approach. The company's success continued after World War II, with new designers joining the team and expanding the product range.

Throughout the decades, Artek has remained more...

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Alvar Aalto fan leg side table for Artek, birch bentwood with…

Alvar Aalto fan leg side table for Artek, birch bentwood with signature feathered leg design. Finlan cm deep designed 1950s, 56.5 cm high, 70 cm wide, 70 cm

A pair of Alvar Aalto stools for Artek, Finnish, circa 2004,…

A pair of Alvar Aalto stools for Artek, Finnish, circa 2004, bentwood plywood with grey laminated seats, 66 cm high, 40 cm wide

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), circular Coffe table, model…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), circular Coffe table, model 91, designed c. 1933 / 2021, manufactured by Artek, laminated black birch, retains manufacturer's label, height 44 cm, diameter 123 cm. Provenance: purchased from Anibou, Sydney

Aino Aalto (Finnish 1894-1949), side table, model 606, designed…

Aino Aalto (Finnish 1894-1949), side table, model 606, designed c. 1932 / c. 2021, manufactured by Artek, black lacquered top, black powder-coated tubular steel frame with three quarter moon base, retains manufacturer's label, height 45.5 cm, diameter 40…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four stools, model 60,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four stools, model 60, designed c. 1933 / 2022, manufactured by Artek, part of the Maharam edition, with lacquered birch with 002 Scribe upholstery, retain manufacturer's labels (4), height 44 cm. Provenance: purchased…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), two stools, model 60,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), two stools, model 60, designed c. 1933 / 2022, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with one white linoleum top, the other grey laminated seat, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 44 cm. Provenance: purchased from…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), High-back armchair, model 406,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), High-back armchair, model 406, designed 1939/ c. 2004, manufactured by Artek, birch frame and black cross-webbing canvas, retains manufacturer's label, height 89 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney, private collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), low bench, model 153B,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), low bench, model 153B, designed 1945 / c. 2003, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, retains manufacturer's label, height 44 cm, width 112 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney, private collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of High-back armchairs,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of High-back armchairs, model 406, designed 1939, manufactured by Artek, birch frame and natural linen cross-webbing canvas, minor wear (A/F) (2), height 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), low bench, model 153,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), low bench, model 153, designed 1945, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, height 44 cm, length 72.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of bar stools, model K65,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of bar stools, model K65, designed 1935/ c. 2021, manufactured by Artek, black lacquered bar stools, retain manufacturer's labels, height 72 cm, width 37 cm. Provenance: purchased from Anibou, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Dining Chair, Model 611,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Dining Chair, Model 611, designed 1929, manufactured by Artek, solid birch with natural linen belt webbing, wear to webbing (A/F), height 78 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Extension Dining Table, Model…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Extension Dining Table, Model H90, manufactured by Artek, birch veneer table with white laminated oval top and H-legs, one extension leaf, height 72 cm width 165 cm (not extended) depth 104 cm. Provenance: Purchased from…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Pair of Armchairs, Model 44,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Pair of Armchairs, Model 44, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, with red upholstery (2), height 59 cm depth 79 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Set of Four Stools, Model 60,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Set of Four Stools, Model 60, designed c. 1933, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with black linoleum top, minor marks, two retain Anibou labels, one with lifted wood to the side of seat (A/F) (4), height 44 cm.…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Bar Stool, Model 64, designed…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Bar Stool, Model 64, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch with four 'L' form legs, retains Anibou label, minor marks (A/F), height 65 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). High-back Armchair, Model 406,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). High-back Armchair, Model 406, designed 1939, manufactured by Artek, birch frame and black cross-webbing canvas, one arm separating (A/F), height 88 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Low Bench, Model 153,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Low Bench, Model 153, designed 1945, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, retains Anibou label, height 44 cm width 72 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Low Bench, Model 153,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Low Bench, Model 153, designed 1945, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, retains Anibou label, height 44 cm width 72 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Stool, Model X600, designed…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Stool, Model X600, designed 1954, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with black leather upholstered top, supported by three X form legs, minor marks (A/F), height 45.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Day Bed, Model 710, designed…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Day Bed, Model 710, designed 1933, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch slatted base supported by four L form legs, height 35 cm width 203 cm depth 92 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Day Bed, Model 710, designed…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Day Bed, Model 710, designed 1933, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch slatted base supported by four L form legs, height 35 cm width 203 cm depth 92 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Circular Table, Model 90,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Circular Table, Model 90, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, retains Anibou label, height 74 cm diameter 125 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Private Collection, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Armchair 41 Paimio, designed…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Armchair 41 Paimio, designed 1932/ c. 2017, manufactured by Artek, birch plywood with black finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 65 cm width 85 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Private…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Armchair 41 Paimio, designed…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Armchair 41 Paimio, designed 1932/ c. 2017, manufactured by Artek, birch plywood with black finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 65 cm width 85 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Private…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Rectangular Table, Model 86A,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Rectangular Table, Model 86A, designed 1933, manufactured by Artek, birch, supported by four 'L' form legs, remaining in original packaging, height 74 cm width 240 cm depth 100 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou,…