Best known for his glassware, Timo Sarpaneva crafted items that were sleek, modern and functional. He designed many items for Finnish Company iittala, including the Festivo candleholders, the Suomi dinnerware
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Mika Piirainen
A graduate of the Lahti Institute of Design, Mika Piirainen has designed for Marimekko since 1994. Over the years, his versatile collections have included clothing for women, men and children
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A Modern Minneapolis Condo Catches Our Eye
Image courtesy of Meet Minneapolis/Lane Pelovsky We’re always on the lookout for iconic designs in real-life use, especially when they pop up so close to our home base here in
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Inside Marimekko Headquarters (Part 1 of 5)
Cover image via Visitnordic *EDIT* Unfortunately, due to a change in policy, we had to remove some of these photos. We hope to add more at a later date. Pictured
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How to Mix & Match Marimekko
If there’s one thing Marimekko is known for, it’s those big, bold prints that we love. As much as we adore them, knowing how to work with such powerful patterns
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Aalto Vase
The Aalto Vase is one of the most iconic glassware pieces in Finnish design. Created by Alvar Aalto, the vase was originally designed for the Karhula-Iittala glassworks factory in 1936.
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Harri Koskinen
Designer Harri Koskinen was born in Karstula, Finland in 1970 and quickly rose to prominence with designs that reflect his deep connection to Scandinavian design traditions. Koskinen studied industrial design
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Design Companies
Finnish design companies have gained international recognition for their exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and distinct design sensibilities. Two notable examples are Marimekko and iittala. Both Marimekko and iittala have made significant
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Marimekko Collector Coin Release
Marimekko’s founder, Armi Ratia, was recently honored with a collector coin by the Mint of Finland. Available June 4th, 2012 – one side of the coin features a portrait of
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If you liked Marimekko for Target…
Did you enjoy the Marimekko for Target collection? If you’re looking for more bold and summery inspiration, I’ve rounded up some Marimekko items that keep those vibes going all year.
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