Artes Studio began in 1945 and George Korody was initially Artes Studio’s sole designer. In ca. 1950, Dick van Leer joined Artes Studios and their design work was produced by van Leer, Lyndal Evatt and others. They also imported Italian furniture. In 1979 Artes Studio was bought by Kevin Jarrett and 1986, they merged with Arredorama to become Artes Arredorama, today known as Space Furniture. (see Artes entry).