Marimekko Brings Bold Pattern Play to Artek's Birchwood Classics
The limited-edition Artek + Marimekko collection strikes a thoughtful balance, tempering Marimekko's bold graphic language into a gentler rhythm that integrates beautifully with Artek's birch furniture.
For centuries, the city, like the rest of present-day Finland, was under foreign rule, first as a provincial outpost of the Swedish Empire and then as the capital of a Grand Duchy under Russian control for most of the 1800s.
Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91
Yrjo Kukkapuro revolutionized furniture design with ergonomic and playful chairs that combine comfort with modern aesthetics, impacting everyday spaces throughout Finland.