Mid-century furniture by Artes Studio (Sydney, Australia)

Artes Studio was a furniture design and retail business founded in Sydney, Australia in 1950 by Hungarian designer George Korody. Korody had studied design in Budapest and Vienna before immigrating to Australia in 1949. He was inspired by the European modernism of the time, and his designs for Artes Studio were characterized by their clean lines, simple forms, and use of natural materials.

Korody's designs were popular with Australia's emerging middle class, who were looking for modern and stylish furniture that was also affordable. Artes Studio quickly became one of the most successful furniture retailers in Sydney, and its products were sold in department stores and furniture stores across Australia.

In addition to its own designs, Artes Studio also imported and sold furniture from leading European designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, and Arne Jacobsen. This helped to introduce Australians to the latest trends in more... modern furniture design.

Artes Studio was also a pioneer in the use of new materials and technologies in Australian furniture making. In the 1950s, Korody began using plywood and other laminated materials in his designs, which allowed him to create more affordable and durable furniture. He also experimented with new manufacturing techniques, such as mass production, which helped to make his furniture more accessible to a wider audience.

Artes Studio was purchased by Kevin Jarrett in 1979 and in 1986 they merged with Arredorama and were later renamed Space Furniture which is still trading. less...