Simple and striking, Kivet (Stones) has been a Marimekko fan-favorite for more than half a decade. Many suspect it was inspired by the rocks that surrounded Maija Isola's studio home, and was originally created by by cutting out rounds of paper with scissors to achieve imperfect edges. The pattern is featured here in the darkest of green, just a shade above black. It's a beautiful contrast to ivory backdrop of this tray, which is wonderful for serving small bites this season or acting as a coffee table catch-all. The tray is made from fabric pressed onto birch plywood and laminated, allowing it to be both lightweight and durable.
The bold, effusive prints and textiles of Marimekko are the first to come to mind for many when thinking about Finnish design. Founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Viljo and Armi Ratia, the name Marimekko translated literally means "Mary-dress." Marimekko’s impact reaches beyo... More Marimekko
Undisputedly the most famous textile designer to have existed at Marimekko, Maija Isola created over 500 prints during her long and colorful employment. The height of her design notoriety occurred during the 1960’s, right around the time when she created her explosive Unikko pattern. In add... More Maija Isola