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Iittala’s new 2022 collection evokes a strong sense of nostalgia
Iittala’s first new arrivals of 2022 feature bold colors and playful patterns inspired by the brand's history – offering a nostalgic blast from the past, the new tones and prints come from the glass factory’s extensive archives.
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Iittala celebrates the 70-year-old Teema series with new vintage-inspired colors
In 2022, Kaj Franck’s Teema collection will reach the respectable age of 70 years. To celebrate the occasion, Iittala will launch the classic tableware in new colors inspired by the original tableware from 1952.
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The Finnish Glass Museum’s summer exhibition The Miracle of Milan presents Finnish design’s journey to the top of the world
The mid-20th century Milan Triennials in Italy have influenced Finnish design more than you might think. The treasures of the industrial art success story are on display in the Finnish Glass Museum's summer exhibition in Riihimäki.
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Kaj Franck created truly timeless designs
In his work, Kaj Franck sought the beauty underneath the surface. The unembellished Teema tableware and Kartio tumblers are the delight of table settings even today.
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The perfectly timeless Kartio
Kaj Franck's Kartio glasses are a prime example of sustainable design.
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