What began in 1881 as a Finnish glass factory has become an international symbol of beauty and utility. Despite growing globally, iittala stays true to the simplistic styling of its Scandinavian roots and the form follows function" philosophy of pioneering designers like Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck. Each ideal remains. Shop iittala

Widely recognizable for its original prints, Marimekko is the face of Finnish design to many. A full-scale line of home décor items has taken the company from a "Unikko" pattern made Marimekko a household name. Many works have since joined the powerful. Shop Marimekko

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