Hungarian-born emigré architect, George Kóródy, known best for his
range at Artes Studio which included included solid wood dining tables,
sideboards and buffets, some with more decorative elements. Many of the designs featured rattan and black vitrolite glass with an emphasis on strong linear angles reminscent of Swiss designer Pieere Jeannert and French architect Jean Prouve. Kóródy made a significant contribution to design in Australia, being one of the first post-war modernists to bring European design to Australia.