Ulla ProcopĆ© (1921ā1968) designed everyday ceramics for Arabia. Explore her education, Ruska stoneware, Liekki cookware, Valencia tableware and lasting influence.Read More →
Aune Siimes (1909-1964), a Finnish ceramicist, created delicate stoneware and porcelain for Arabia, renowned for her relief-patterned bowls and personal ornaments, earning international accolades.Read More →
Bertel Gardberg, a Finnish designer, blended modernism with craftsmanship, creating timeless industrial designs and silverware, influencing contemporary Scandinavian design through simplicity and material honesty.Read More →
Tapio Wirkkala, a renowned Finnish designer, gained recognition for his organic glass and ceramic designs, winning numerous awards and leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
Finnish Design has contributed significantly to the country’s economy and international identity. This beautifully conceived study examines the influence of Finnish modernism and its essential characteristics. The book extensively demonstrates how architecture works in the tension between art and business. Numerous photographs, posters, and illustrations depict every conceivable element of Finnish design‘s rich diversity.Read More →
Arttu Brummer-Korvenkontio (1891-1951) was a pioneering figure in Finnish design, known for his influential teaching and timeless glassware designs, leaving a lasting impact on Finnish arts and design.Read More →
Borje Rajalin, a Finnish Jewellery Designer, is known for his simple forms, gemstone usage, and award-winning silver designs. He worked with renowned designers and received prestigious awards.Read More →
Marjatta Metsovaara (1927-2014) significantly influenced Scandinavian design, creating bold textiles and patterns through her company, Metsovaara Oy, from the 1950s until the 1980s.Read More →
Marimekko, one of the most well-known Finnish textile companies, was founded by Armi and Viljƶ Ratia in Helsinki in 1951 as the trendy and innovative arm of their parent business, Printex, which they also formed two years earlier. At Printex, Armi Ratia created bold, experimental printed cotton textiles. Still, after this failed to catch the popular imagination, she founded Marimekko.Read More →
Armi Maria Ratia, co-founder of Marimekko, revolutionized women’s fashion with gender-neutral designs and free-flowing garments, emphasizing comfort and sexual equality in the 1960s and 1970s.Read More →