The Finland-based brand Artek is known as one of the most innovative contributors to modern design today. Founded in 1935 by four young idealists, two of them including husband-wife duo Alvar and Aino Aalto, original furnishings by the Aalto's have stayed in continuous production for decades. The brand emerged from a vision to combine art and technology in everyday objects, hence the name "Artek." The product range includes iconic furniture pieces featuring the patented bentwood leg typology, as well as luxurious lighting and textiles. With many pieces earning status as international design classics, long-term durability and clean-lined forms are the essential elements in every piece of Artek furniture. Artek's comprehensive furnishing system can be used in all kinds of areas from public spaces, offices, and museums to schools, hotels, and homes.

FinnStyle is an authorized Artek dealer.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.