Marimekko’s Unikko serving dish features Maija Isola’s iconic floral pattern in blue and white tones, finished with a hand-painted orange-red rim that adds a lively touch. The elegant pedestal serving dish is ideal for presenting cakes as well as both sweet and savoury treats. The ceramic serving plate is part of the Oiva tableware range, designed by Sami Ruotsalainen

All fans of Finnish design surely recognise Unikko, but have you ever heard the story behind the pattern? Maija Isola created it in 1964 after Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, had publicly announced that no floral fabrics would be printed at the design house. Isola did not accept these rules and restrictions without a fight and, in protest, ended up designing an entire collection of bold floral patterns. One of these designs was Unikko – which quickly became a favourite of Ratia, too. Today, Unikko is one of Marimekko’s best-known and most beloved patterns worldwide.