Aalto + Chamberlain at the Judd Foundation New York Donald Judd (1928-1994) remains one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. An avid collector of Aalto … 12/2/2019
"Cambio – on Finnish Forestry” at Designmuseo Helsinki In 2020, Formafantasma set up Cambio, an ongoing investigation into the extraction, production and distribution of wood … 7/6/2022
How Villa Mairea came to embody the Artek Interior “It will indeed be a good house, you will see.”Harry Gullichsen said this to his wife upon seeing photographs of their n … 10/31/2017
Artek at Maison & Objet Paris At Maison & Objet Paris in September 2017 Artek introduces Daniel Rybakken’s new 124° mirror series. A new version o … 9/8/2017
Daniel Rybakken Daniel Rybakken (born 1984) is a talented Norwegian designer based in Sweden, who has spent the early years of his caree … 10/31/2017
Ecological Shifts, Artek and Formafantasma Thinking about ‘Cambio’ – Formafantasma’s exhibition-cum-manifesto on timber industry governance – I’m reminded of the A … 9/6/2023
Designers From Nordic masters to contemporary international designers, those who contribute to the Artek collection embody the com … 12/3/2017
Downloads Artek provides a range of catalogues and practical guides – such as material overviews and in-depth information about sp … 12/20/2017
How we make things Combining modern production methods with expert handcraftsmanship, Artek furniture is manufactured in keeping with the o … 1/27/2022
Hella Jongerius Hella Jongerius (born 1963) is a Dutch designer and colour expert. An alumnus of the Design Academy Eindhoven, she found … 10/31/2017
Jo Nagasaka’s ColoRing meets Artek classics Launched on the occasion of the centennial of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan, Jo Nagasaka’s collaboratio … 5/22/2019
Artek and the ICA present artist customisation by Fischli/Weiss Peter Fischli & David Weiss’s 21 Questions (2021) is the second in an ongoing series of artist customisations betwee … 6/16/2021
Formafantasma Formafantasma is a research-based design studio investigating the ecological, historical, political, and social forces s … 9/4/2023
Artek and Formafantasma introduce a new aesthetic of sustainability with “wild birch” Artek and design studio Formafantasma have teamed up to encourage a wider, wilder, and more responsible use of wood. Sto … 9/4/2023
Artek presents Tiili, a new collection of extruded ceramic objects. Tiili (‘brick’ in Finnish) is a collection of everyday ceramic objects designed and made by Catalan ceramicist and desig … 10/31/2023
About Artek In keeping with the radical spirit of its founders, Artek remains an innovative player in the world of modern design, de … 12/11/2017
Alvar Aalto Recognised today as one of the great masters of modern architecture, Alvar Aalto (1898 –1976) was born in Kuortane, Finl … 10/31/2017
Ilmari Tapiovaara Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. It is often said tha … 10/31/2017
Konstantin Grcic Konstantin Grcic (born 1965) was trained as a cabinetmaker at The John Makepeace School in Dorset, UK before studying De … 10/31/2017
Aino Aalto Aino Aalto (1894-1949) was an architect, designer, and one of Artek’s founding figures. Upon graduating in 1920, Aino Ma … 10/31/2017
Elegance Updated "Today the new top-class Restaurant Savoy was opened in a handsome new building at the corner of the South Esplanade and … 10/31/2017
Artek and BLESS at the Chicago Architecture Biennial Finnish furniture company Artek and Berlin/Paris based BLESS have joined forces to create BLESS N°60 Lobby Conquerors, c … 9/14/2017
imm cologne: Artek celebrates Finland’s 100th anniversary At imm cologne 2017, Artek presents Alvar Aalto’s classic L-Leg products in a fresh new finish to commemorate the centen … 1/16/2017
Perfect Imperfection Artek began its collaborative journey with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2013. After two years of development, the graph … 11/1/2017
The Poetry of Light Where do art and technology converge? Can industrial manufacturing produce poetic simplicity? A new family of mirrors p … 11/2/2017
Atelier Chairs for a good cause Founded in 1991, La Source is a French organization supporting the social development and integration of underprivileged … 11/29/2017
Designing for the world How did a humble wooden chair from Finland become an international bestseller 70 years ago? Today, in our global and di … 11/30/2017
Stool 60 duos for a good cause Founded in 1991, La Source is a French organization supporting the social development and integration of underprivileged … 12/1/2017
So far and yet so close Beauty for the everyday, nature and traditional crafts- qualities that connect Japan and Finland. On the occasion of Fin … 12/22/2017
ColoRing Jo Nagasaka’s fresh approach to traditional Japanese craft is renowned for its novel and contemporary expression. Thus, … 4/3/2019
FIN/JPN Friendship Collection 2019 marks the 100-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan. Artek – a quintessentially Finnis … 3/29/2019
Blue Gold from BUAISOU BUAISOU, based in Japan’s Tokushima prefecture, is a “farm-to-closet” project run by four friends with a shared passion: … 4/5/2019
Cherry blossom returns to Japan Aino Aalto’s Kirsikankukka textile design was inspired by a gift to the Finnish designer from Madame Ichikawa, wife of t … 6/4/2019
Kirsikankukka Fabric Evoking spring cherry blossoms, the Kirsikankukka textile pattern was created by Aino Aalto in 1933, inspired by a gift … 6/14/2019
Pieces of Aalto - A conversation between friends Created to celebrate the anniversary of 100 years of Finnish-Japanese diplomatic relations, Artek’s FIN/JPN Friendship C … 6/24/2019
CIBONE Aoyama premieres the FIN/JPN Friendship Collection in Japan CIBONE Aoyama in Tokyo launches ColoRing by Jo Nagasaka and premieres Artek’s entire FIN/JPN Friendship Collection in Ja … 8/30/2019
CHANGING ROOMS – Artek at Helsinki Design Week During Helsinki Design Week, 5-15 September 2019, Artek Helsinki shows the installation CHANGING ROOMS, highlighting the … 9/9/2019
Artek and Institute of Contemporary Arts present artist’s edition by Barbara Kruger Artek has joined forces with London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts, ICA, to produce an artist’s edition by Barbara Kru … 9/19/2019
Kiulu Bench - from bathhouse to sauna, and beyond Public bathing has been central to both Japanese and Finnish culture for hundreds of years. So what better way to celebr … 10/15/2019
“Landscape of Design” at Artek Tokyo During Tokyo’s annual design and art festival DESIGNART, Artek Tokyo launches the new Kiulu Bench designed by Koichi Fut … 10/28/2019
Suspended Illumination - Pendant Lights AMA500 & A201 Alvar Aalto believed that the purpose of architecture is to ‘bring the material world into harmony with human life.’ To … 10/29/2019
New: Rope Chair and Tupla Wall Hook by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec are known as much for their technical expertise as for their graceful artistry. Celebrated … 2/4/2020
Buy Now Keep Forever Authenticity, longevity, and a sustainable use of resources are expected from good design today, making Artek products m … 5/13/2020
Modernism Transformed Alvar Aalto’s tuberculosis hospital in Paimio was acclaimed as the epitome of functionalism, yet unleashed a new humanis … 6/3/2020
The Elemental Simplicity of Rope Few materials are as multifunctional as rope. Due to its tensile strength, its applications are endless: from hunting an … 6/25/2020
Tung Chiang: "My favourite Aalto chair - now also Aalto’s favourite." Easy to maintain, repair, and repurpose, Artek’s designs are made to last. Many of our friends and collaborators have li … 7/28/2020
Nobuyuki Hamada: "I can feel the former owner's excitement." Easy to maintain, repair, and repurpose, Artek’s designs are made to last. Many of our friends and collaborators have li … 8/24/2020
Linda Bergroth: “My love affair with rescue chairs is still going strong.” Easy to maintain, repair, and repurpose, Artek’s designs are made to last. Many of our friends and collaborators have li … 8/31/2020
Something Fantastic: "To us, it's a chair in the making." Easy to maintain, repair, and repurpose, Artek’s designs are made to last. Many of our friends and collaborators have li … 9/21/2020
Johanna Gullichsen: "I have no intention of letting it go just yet." Easy to maintain, repair, and repurpose, Artek’s designs are made to last. Many of our friends and collaborators have li … 10/5/2020
The quest for a universal wooden chair Ilmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. We talked to Pekka Korvenmaa to … 9/28/2020
Garden as a Room It’s early. Karoliina Hellberg has a lunchtime appointment at a printer in Lahti, an hour north of Helsinki, where her n … 10/23/2020
A hook for all seasons A powerful tool for all seasons and weathers, Tupla can hold a variety of items, indoor, outdoor and all year round. Its … 10/26/2020
"Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec / Art & Technology" at Artek Tokyo and Cibone For the two installations titled "Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec / Art & Technology" currently shown at Artek Tokyo an … 10/30/2020
Petter Eklund: “The chair began to whisper to me” Easy to maintain, repair, and repurpose, Artek’s designs are made to last. Many of our friends and collaborators have li … 11/12/2020
Kindred Spirits – Artek + Heath Ceramics Collaboration Two companies with a shared passion for craftsmanship and beauty come together to create new takes on classic Artek desi … 10/1/2018
Artek, Forbo Linoleum and Aalto University present designs for hospitality needs For over 80 years Artek and Forbo Linoleum have worked together to produce many of Artek’s best-loved designs. To celebr … 9/4/2018
Artek at Maison & Objet Paris At Maison & Objet Paris in September Artek continues its exploration of compact space. Classic and contemporary desi … 7/9/2018
Nationalmuseum in Stockholm reopens showing Atelier Chair by TAF Studio A collaboration is often unpredictable but always exciting when it combines the strength of two well-matched partners. T … 10/11/2018
Blending the past and present An embodiment of thoughtful contrasts, the Rope Chair designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec makes a public debut in t … 5/27/2021
From the Pacific to the Baltic: an Artek + Heath collaboration Artek and Heath continue their creative union with a limited-edition, custom Stool 60 Nesting Set designed as part of He … 7/22/2021
Lighting Practical tips and tricks to help you choose the appropriate luminaire and position it thoughtfully. … 9/8/2021
TEN: 10 years, 10 stories, 10 products Artek 2nd Cycle is Artek’s platform for pre-loved Finnish design: it buys and sells rediscovered furniture, lighting and … 10/19/2021
Maharam Stool 60 edition Maharam’s range of color, pattern, texture, and natural materials come to life on Aalto’s three-legged stool. As complem … 11/5/2021
Care & Maintenance This guide will help you care for your Artek furniture. By following our instructions, you’ll keep your beloved items in … 1/31/2022
The Aaltos at Villa Mairea: A More Human Light In the 1930s, Alvar and Aino Aalto evolved a radical new approach to architecture, one which emerged fully fledged at an … 2/16/2022
“Kesäjuhla Artekissa” - an exhibition at Artek Helsinki The best moments of summer are encapsulated in memories that tell the story of a lifetime. They are unplanned encounters … 6/8/2022
The Compact Home Office Today, as new approaches to work become ever more common, many of us are spending increasing amounts of time working fro … 9/28/2022
Wooden Conversations The award-winning Domus Chair was designed in 1946 by Finnish designer and interior architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for the … 10/10/2022
Connecting Craft in Wood and Clay Artek and Heath Ceramics have come together once again to produce a collection of furniture that embodies their values a … 10/18/2022
Kori Collection by TAF Studio In Finnish, Kori means “basket”, and speaks of the intelligent core element designed to create a warm, generous atmosphe … 1/23/2023
Kori Collection: a skilful interplay of direct and indirect light Artek lights are designed with an essential principle in mind – the creation of atmosphere. An interplay of direct and i … 1/24/2023
Kori Collection The Kori Collection, designed by Stockholm-based TAF Studio, offers a skilful interplay of direct and indirect light. In … 1/24/2023
Decades: An Exhibition by Artek 2nd Cycle to Celebrate 90 Years of Stool 60 To celebrate Stool 60’s 90th anniversary, Artek 2nd Cycle presents the exhibition Decades, which pays tribute to the thr … 5/11/2023
The Paimio Sanatorium Anniversary Collection The Paimio Sanatorium, Aino and Alvar Aaltos’ groundbreaking functionalist building, was completed 90 years ago. Artek c … 6/19/2023
Artek and Formafantasma inaugurate the Kaleidoscope Room at Seoul’s SONGEUN Artek and design studio Formafantasma welcome visitors to the Kaleidoscope Room at the SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundati … 8/29/2023
Friendly alterations: ‘Hackability of the Stool’ by Daisuke Motogi Tokyo based architect Daisuke Motogi’s research project and exhibition “Hackability of the Stool” features 100 ideas for … 9/18/2023
Formafantasma’s Reading Room at Stockholm Furniture Fair previews Artek’s upcoming Forest Collection. The research-based design studio Formafantasma is Stockholm Furniture Fair’s Guest of Honour 2024 and presents a site-sp … 2/6/2024
Aalto Tables and Benches Artek introduces new sizes and typologies to the Aalto Table collection for compact living and office spaces and a wider … 2/23/2024
Aalto Tables Aalto Tables convey a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it rad … 2/27/2024
Aalto Benches Aalto Benches are functional and versatile, equally at home in the public and private spheres. Combining strength with t … 2/27/2024
Connecting Craft in Wood and Clay Artek and Heath Ceramics have come together once again to produce a collection of furniture that embodies their values a … 10/18/2022
Tekla and Artek pay homage to Aino Aalto The collection features a scaled version of Aino Aalto's Kirsikankukka (or cherry blossom) motif, printed across white, … 6/12/2024
Crafted Through Time - furniture for multi-layered living spaces Creating interiors that merge function with artistic expression has been central to Artek’s ideology since 1935. Ever si … 9/4/2024
Forest Collection – celebrating natural variations in wood The Forest Collection introduces a new "wild birch" wood selection developed by Artek and design studio Formafantasma. C … 9/4/2024
Forest Collection The Forest Collection is the result of a collaboration between Artek and design studio Formafantasma that sought to enco … 9/4/2024
Tekla and Artek pay homage to Aino Aalto The collection features a scaled version of Aino Aalto's Kirsikankukka (or cherry blossom) motif, printed across white, … 6/12/2024
Artek Reimagined By Paul Smith “Artek reimagined by Paul Smith” is a new limited collection which sees Sir Paul Smith—a long-time admirer of Aino and A … 9/12/2024
A space for showing and a home for living Set an hour’s drive west of Paris, on a gently inclining hillside in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Maison Louis Carré stands apa … 10/31/2017
Designed in Finland. Made for the world. 2025 is a year of celebration at Artek. It marks 90 years since four visionary young founders set out to create a new ki … 2/25/2025
When the Moomins appeared at Villa Mairea In 1946, Tove Jansson left Villa Mairea after a visit to her friends Maire and Harry Gullichsen at their home in western … 3/19/2025
On Screens and Surfaces After apologising to Inka Bell for the early hour, I pause to admire the impressive array of prints on the wall of her s … 4/2/2025
Finding strength in fragility Xavier Mañosa, the designer and maker of Tiili Collection for Artek, has been extruding clay since he was 12 years old, … 4/3/2025
