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

Aalto Bar Stools, K65 Model, Artek

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of bar stools, model K65, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch seat with linen upholstery, suspported by four 'L' form legs (2), height 71 cm. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Russell Whitechurch, the Estate of…

An Alvar Aalto rectangular table. Finland. Manufactured by…

Alvar Aalto Birch Veneer Table by Artek

An Alvar Aalto rectangular table. Finland. Manufactured by Artek birch veneer, laminate

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976), a pair of Model 60 stools, designed…

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stools by Artek

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976), a pair of Model 60 stools, designed 1932-1933 manufactured by Artek, Finland, c.2003 laminated birch, laminex 45 cm high, 35 cm diameter cm labels to base. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Sydney

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

Aino Aalto Black Side Table

Aino Aalto (Finnish, 1894-1949) side table, model 606, designed 1932/c. 2018, manufactured by Artek, black lacquered tubular steel frame with seat

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), square stool, model Y61,…

Alvar Aalto Square Stool by Artek

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), square stool, model Y61, designed 1946, manufactured by Artek, laminated birch with cream linen cross-woven webbing, supported by four 'Y' form legs, height 44 cm. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Russell Whitechurch, the…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), umbrella stand, model 115,…

Alvar Aalto Birch Umbrella Stand with Copper Tray

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), umbrella stand, model 115, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, laminated birch with copper metal tray, height 47.5 cm. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Russell Whitechurch, the Estate of Neville Grace, NSW

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), wall shelf, model 112B,…

Aalto Birch Wall Shelf, 1936

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), wall shelf, model 112B, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, disassembled, length 90 cm

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) magazine rack & umbrella stand,…

Aalto Birch Magazine Rack & Umbrella Stand for Artek

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) magazine rack & umbrella stand, for Artek, birch

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

Aino Aalto Side Table by Artek

Aino Aalto (Finnish, 1894-1949) side table, model 606, designed 1932/c. 2018 manufactured by Artek, black lacquered tubular steel frame with seat

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Y61 Stool, designed 1947,…

Aalto Y61 Stool

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Y61 Stool, designed 1947, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch 'Y' legs, with quilted black canvas, height 45 cm, width 41 cm, depth 41 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999), Kiki Side Table,…

Tapiovaara Kiki Side Table

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999), Kiki Side Table, designed 1960, manufactured by Artek, black, steel, chipboard and high-pressure laminate, linoleum, retains manufacturer's label, height 42 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of dining chairs, model…

Aalto Dining Chairs, Artek, Black Finish Birch Frame

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of dining chairs, model 66, designed 1935/c. 2016, manufactured by Artek, black finish birch frame, the round top with four legs, retains manufacturer and retailers decal labels (2), height 77 cm. Provenance: Anibou,…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Two Stools, Model 60,…

Aalto Stools with Salmon Skin Seats

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Two Stools, Model 60, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, black lacquered wood with salmon skin seats, retain decal labels to undersides (2), height 45 cm. Provenance: Anibou. Other Notes: Made for the 75th Anniversary…

Alvar Aalto for Artek, 153B bench, laminated birch construction…

Artek's Alvar Aalto 153B: Curvilinear Birch Bench, 45x72x40cm

Alvar Aalto for Artek, 153B bench, laminated birch construction and with curvilinear legs, 45 x 72 x 40 cm

Alvar Aalto for Artek. Circular birch dining table raised on…

Circular Birch Dining Table by Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto for Artek. Circular birch dining table raised on rectangular legs. Diameter 100 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), stool 60, designed 1933,…

Alvar Aalto's Three-Legged Stool

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), stool 60, designed 1933, manufactured by Artek, laminated black birch, three legs, retains manufacturer's label, height 44 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Coffee Table, Model Y805A,…

Aalto Birch Coffee Table with Glass Top

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Coffee Table, Model Y805A, designed 1946, manufactured by Artek, birch with square glass top, minor chip to glass top, height 46 cm, width 80 cm, depth 80 cm. Provenance: Anibou

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) bar stool, model K65, designed…

Alvar Aalto K65 Bar Stool by Artek

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) bar stool, model K65, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch seat with white laminate top over four 'L' form legs

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Table, Model 80C, designed…

Aalto Birch Table by Artek

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Table, Model 80C, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch, square top above four L-shaped legs, retains decal label to underside, height 72 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: Anibou

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), 80C Table, designed 1935,…

Alvar Aalto 80C Table by Artek

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), 80C Table, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, the lacquered birch square top raised on four 'L' form legs, labelled 'design Alvar Aalto Artek 2001 artek.fi, height 44 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: Purchased…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), stool 60, designed 1933…

Aalto's Birch Stool with Red Laminate Seat

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), stool 60, designed 1933 manufactured by Artek, natural birch with red laminate seat supported on L-shaped legs. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999) Lukki stool, designed…

Tapiovaara Lukki Stool by Artek

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999) Lukki stool, designed 1954 manufactured by Artek, metal and birch, retains decal label

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), chair, model 611,…

Aalto's Birch Chair with Leather Seat

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), chair, model 611, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch and black leather upholstered seat, height 79 cm.