The Iittala Company was founded in 1881 by a Swede named Petrus Magnus Abrahamsson. Due to Finland’s lack of skilled glassblowers, the original Iittala workforce was brought over from Sweden.
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15 Finnish Designs in TV and Film
Finnish design can be spotted all over media like movies and TV shows. While it may seem like background props to some, those who know and love these products can
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Toikka Glass Birds
Oiva Toikka’s first glass birds were born without any formal advanced planning in 1972. Art stepped more formally into the limelight when Nuutajärvi launched its ‘Art’ collection in 1975 and featured
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Marimekko iPhone Cases
In October of 2012, Marimekko teamed up with Apple to create a line of Marimekko cases for the iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5. The cases were designed with Maija Isola’s
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Marimekko Designers
Marimekko is host to a variety of accomplished painters and designers. Together, their varied visions have contributed to Marimekko’s wide ranging success. From the bold, decorative prints of Maija Isola
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iittala Dinnerware
What began as a glassworks company in 1881 quickly became a Finnish household name, as iittala put values of timeless design and flawless functionality into each of its products. Collaborations
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Alvar Aalto Museum
Located on a slope leading down towards Lake Jyväsjärvi, the Alvar Aalto Museum serves as a showcase of Alvar Aalto works, an information center, organizes Aalto exhibitions, produces publications, and
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Marimekko Turkish Towels
Many of these Turkish towels celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Annika Rimala’s Tasaraita (Even Stripe) pattern. The pattern was first featured on unisex shirts, and half a century later,
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Marimekko Today
Marimekko’s vision is to be the most acclaimed print designer in the world and one of the most appealing design-based consumer brands. The company’s objective is to grow and succeed
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