Artek

Artek.

Where modernism, art, and function converge since 1935.

Artek was founded in 1935 by four visionary idealists: Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, and Nils-Gustav Hahl. Their ambition was revolutionary for their time: to sell furniture and promote a modern lifestyle through exhibitions, education, and innovative ideas about interior design and design.

The founders believed in a holistic vision in which art, architecture, and everyday life reinforce each other – an ethos that remains at the heart of Artek to this day.

The Legacy of Alvar & Aino Aalto

Artek is known worldwide for its unique contribution to modern design, built on the designs of Alvar Aalto. His groundbreaking L-shaped curved wooden leg became one of the most important innovations in furniture design. This standardization and system-oriented approach still form the foundation of Artek's versatile furniture collection.

Artek furniture is designed to last for generations and finds a place in museums, schools, hotels, public buildings, and modern homes worldwide. Functional, warm, timeless, and deeply rooted in Scandinavian architecture.

Innovation by Artek Studio

New ideas, materials, and sustainable solutions are developed at Artek Studio, where Aalto's heritage is combined with a contemporary vision. Ethics, aesthetics, and ecology are the driving forces behind every product—a philosophy that has guided Artek's design strategy for decades.

Artek Today

In addition to iconic Aalto classics, the portfolio also includes designs by influential designers such as:
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Eero Aarnio, Shigeru Ban, Naoto Fukasawa, Harri Koskinen, Juha Leiviskä, Enzo Mari, and Tobias Rehberger.

Artek maintains a close collaboration with the Aalto family and the Alvar Aalto Foundation, ensuring that knowledge sharing and craftsmanship remain central.

Artek embodies a harmonious combination of art and technology – a timeless design brand that remains both radical and relevant.