Artes Studio was a furniture design and retail business founded in Sydney, Australia in 1950 by Hungarian designer George Korody. Korody had studied design in Budapest and Vienna before immigrating to Australia in 1949. He was inspired by the European modernism of the time, and his designs for Artes Studio were characterized by their clean lines, simple forms, and use of natural materials.

Korody's designs were popular with Australia's emerging middle class, who were looking for modern and stylish furniture that was also affordable. Artes Studio quickly became one of the most successful furniture retailers in Sydney, and its products were sold in department stores and furniture stores across Australia.

In addition to its own designs, Artes Studio also imported and sold furniture from leading European designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, and Arne Jacobsen. This helped to introduce Australians to the latest trends in more...

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Memphis style side chair for Artes international, fabric and…

Memphis Style Steel and Fabric Side Chair

Memphis style side chair for Artes international, fabric and powder coated steel, Australia, c 1980s, 72 cm high, 34 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A cube form side table, Australian circa 1960 by Artes Studios…

Bondi Cube Side Table by Artes Studios, 1960

A cube form side table, Australian circa 1960 by Artes Studios laminated top inset to steel frame selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967 33…

George Korody 'Sos' cabinet and bar cart for Artes studio,…

Sos Bar Cart by George Korody for Artes Studio

George Korody 'Sos' cabinet and bar cart for Artes studio, coachwood and coachwood veneer, vitrolite glass, Australia, c 1950, 78 cm high, 90 cm wide, 50 cm deep

An Artes Studio coffee table, circa 1960, of rectangular form…

1960s Artes Studio Coffee Table with Glass Top and Drawers

An Artes Studio coffee table, circa 1960, of rectangular form with four drawers, original glass top present

An Artes Studio Waterfall bookcase, circa 1960, with two open…

1960s Waterfall Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors

An Artes Studio Waterfall bookcase, circa 1960, with two open shelves above two sliding glass doors

A Pierre Paulin dish chair in blue, circa 1970, together with a…

Blue Pierre Paulin Chair with Matching Footstool

A Pierre Paulin dish chair in blue, circa 1970, together with a footstool by Artes Studio in matched upholstery (2)

After Carlo Mollino (Italian, 1905-1973), writing desk, c. 1960,…

Mollino Writing Desk with Ebonised Support and Glass Top

After Carlo Mollino (Italian, 1905-1973), writing desk, c. 1960, retailed by Artes Studios Pty Ltd, Sydney, the glass top above a sculptured ebonised support, with a column of four drawers and a file compartment, height 73 cm, width 183 cm, depth 76 cm.…

A pair of Studio Artes armchairs in leather on chrome frame,…

Studio Artes Leather Armchairs on Chrome Frame, 1970's Italy

A pair of Studio Artes armchairs in leather on chrome frame, Italy, circa 1970's, 78 cm high, 85 cm wide, 85 cm deep

A Studio Artes three seat leather sofa on chrome frame, Italy,…

Studio Artes Italian Leather Sofa on Chrome Frame

A Studio Artes three seat leather sofa on chrome frame, Italy, circa 1970's, 78 cm high, 200 cm wide, 85 cm deep

George Korody (born c.1900 / died 1957), a pair of rare…

Rare Armchairs by Architect George Korody, c.1940

George Korody (born c.1900 / died 1957), a pair of rare armchairs, c.1940 manufactured by Artes Studios Pty Ltd / Sydney / NSW coachwood, velour upholstery notes: George Korody was a Hungarian-born architect and university lecturer who in addition to…