Artek

Artek is a furniture company from Finnland. Founded by architect and designer Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935, Artek is known for the desire to combine art and technology. In the beginning the purpose of the company was to produce furnishings for their architecture projects. Since 1976 the company has also been selling products designed by other prominent Finnish designers. A few examples of this is Eero Aarnio, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Harri Koskinen and Tapio Wirkkala.

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Alvar Aalto, four '66' chairs for Artek, late 20th century.

2d 17h

544 USD

An Alvar Aalto table for Artek, Finland. 1970's.

6d 13h

384 USD

Alvar Aalto For Artek Scandinavian Modern Stools

9d 0h

800 USD

Alvar Aalto, A '900' tea-trolley for Artek.

2d 17h

1,088 USD

Alvar Aalto, four '66' chairs and a stool model E60 for Artek, late

5d 17h

646 USD

Alvar Aalto, a pair of late 1900s '406' armchairs for Artek.

5d 17h

646 USD

An Alvar Aalto, dining table, model 91, Artek, Finland.

2d 18h

480 USD

Alvar Aalto, serving trolley, model '901', Artek, Finland, late 20th century.

6d 17h

968 USD

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