ARTEK X HENDER SCHEME

This is a collaboration between Japanese leather shoemakers and Finnish birchwood furniture producers – where making continues in the hands of those who live with the pieces.

Alvar Aalto’s classic stool and table slip into leather shoes handcrafted by Hender Scheme. A dialogue runs through the collection: vegetable-tanned leather features in place of Artek’s usual surface materials while classic Aalto organic shape are applied onto leather accessories through the lens of Hender Scheme’s material expertise.

The characters of the materials gradually emerge as they age with their owner. Birch and leather develop distinct patinas at their own pace, according to the environment and how they are used. No two pieces end up the same.

Join us to experience the collaboration up close. It is shown alongside examples from Artek 2nd Cycle, the company's platform for pre-owned and vintage furniture, and pieces from Hender Scheme's FW26 collection.

The Artek + Hender Scheme collection will be available exclusively in Germany at STORE 81 from October 17th.