ARTEK

Artek is a Finnish company founded in 1935 by Aino and Alvar Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, and Nils-Gustav Hahl. The name ARTEK is a contraction of ART and TEKNOLOGY. The original idea was to “sell furniture and promote a modern culture of living by exhibitions and other educational means.” Artek today remains an innovative player in the world of modern design, developing new products at the intersection of design, architecture, and art. The Artek collection consists of furniture, lighting, and accessories designed by Finnish masters and leading international designers. It stands for clarity, functionality, and poetic simplicity.