Ben Af Schulten and the Artek Tradition

Finland's Artek - a furniture manufacturer - is considered one of the most important contributors to modern design, building on the heritage of Alvar Aalto, who co-founded the business in 1935. This significant book, lavishly illustrated with photos and drawings from the archives of Alvar Aalto Museum, highlights the career of Ben af Schulten (born 1939), artistic director at Artek from 1976 to 2004. The stylish furniture and lighting he designed for Artek carried on the vision of Aalto and his early collaborators. With clear shapes, genuine materials, natural colors, and Finnish wood, af Schulten's designs ensure that the pieces fit in with the Artek interior design tradition.