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Iittala Design Philosophy

ChadJanuary 31, 2020July 28, 2023

For a long time, Iittala has been part of an ongoing revolution. This is based on the belief that all human beings can make conscious choices in everyday life. Choosing

Kaj Franck Award

ChadJanuary 31, 2020June 5, 2023

Established in 1992, the Kaj Franck Design Prize is awarded to designers working in the spirit of the late Kaj Franck. The purpose of the prize is to celebrate a

Finnish Sauna

ChadJanuary 31, 2020August 1, 2023

What is a Finnish Sauna? Quite simply: A Finnish Sauna involves washing up with scented soaps and exfoliating with wash or back scrubbers before relaxing in the hot room. It started as

Nuutajärvi Glass Village

ChadJanuary 31, 2020July 28, 2023

Finland’s oldest glass factory is located at the Nuutajärvi Glass Village. Here you will find the world-renowned Toikka Glass Birds still being handcrafted by master glassblowers. For over 200 years,

Moominworld

ChadJanuary 31, 2020June 5, 2023

The Finnish version of America’s Disney World, Moominworld is a magical place for kids to interact with their favorite fictional characters. Located on the island of Kailo near Naantali, Finland,

History of Iittala

ChadJanuary 31, 2020July 28, 2023

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.

15 Finnish Designs in TV and Film

ChadJanuary 31, 2020July 13, 2023

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

Toikka Glass Birds

ChadJanuary 31, 2020June 8, 2023

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

Marimekko iPhone Cases

ChadJanuary 31, 2020July 18, 2023

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

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