The ŁAD Artists’ Co-operative (Spółdzielnia Artystów ŁAD) was the most important and longest-acting Polish design and arts group. Created after the success of the Polish Pavilion in Paris, the co-operative brought together prominent designers from the Kraków Workshops and younger up-and-coming artists just getting their careers started. ŁAD preferred handmade over machine-made and small workshops over big factories. The ‘Ład style’ (Ład meaning ‘order’ in Polish) is a combination of traditional inspirations with a longing for modernity, and functional simplicity with folk-style decorations: that means solid and proportional handcrafted wooden furniture and textiles are in the spotlight.