Finnish Design Blog

Finnish Kalevala jewelry designs are unrivaled. Heart jewelry is symbolic and powerful and these great designs from Kalevala Koru are no exception. From ancient designs to modern styles, Kalevala Koru offers heart jewelry for every taste. A piece of heart jewelry is something that never goes out of style and is always cherished. Several pieces of heart jewelry are available from Kalevala Koru: Heart of the House, Eura Heart, and Leaf of Hearts. Many Kalevela Koru pieces are available in both bronze and sterling silver.

Spice up your kitchen with this bold, blue apron from Marimekko. The fun Unikko flower patterns will let you create your next dish in style and the convenient front pouch and length of this blue apron also make it extremely practical. The Marimekko Unikko blue apron is made from 100% cotton and is machine washable.

These great vinyl coated baby bibs feature the same bold colors and styles as the other wonderful products in the Marimekko line. Vinyl coating on these bibs allows for easy cleanup of spills and the perfectly placed pockets are sure to catch any food before it drops to the floor. These vinyl baby bibs come in a few different styles for both boys and girls. The Marimekko Unikko vinyl baby bib is a classic pattern that is used on many of the most popular products and the fun Marimekko Pikku Bo Boo bib features a pattern of cars and trucks on blue. Also available are the Marimekko Opari vinyl baby bibs by designer Oiva Toikka. Best known for his mouth-blown glass birds, Toikka created a playful print of various creatures on a blue or pink backdrop.

More than ordinary stainless steel flatware. The iittala Piano line of stainless steel flatware fits natural into a diner’s grip with its appealing curves and perfect balance. The hollow handles and unique curves make the iittala Piano stainless steel flatware set as attractive to hold as it is to behold.

The highly polished 18/10 stainless steel Piano flatware is made in Finland by iittala and designed by one of the world’s finest architects, Renzo Piano.

Several Piano stainless steel flatware pieces are available: dinner knives, dinner spoons, dinner forks, dessert spoons, dessert knives, salad forks, coffee spoons, gravy ladle, and serving set. Also available in 5 piece sets.

The timeless crystal glass Aalto Vase makes for a perfect corporate gift. The simplicity of this beautiful freeform shape continues to be extremely popular in the 21st century. Unparalleled design, quality, and craftsmanship remain trademarks of Alvar Aalto and iittala glassworks – and these vases are no exception.  An excellent corporate gift, these crystal glass vases are available in many shapes and sizes. Most crystal Aalto Gift Vases come in a gift box with literature about the history of the Aalto Vase.

A style for every person! These great beverage coasters come from some the top design houses in Finland. The distinctive large patterns of the Marimekko beverage coasters are always popular as are the unique felt wool beverage coasters from Verso. The Showroom Finland beverage coasters are new and feature subtle snowflake patterns.

Add instant style to your bathroom with these cool shower curtains by Marimekko. The colorful and playful design of the Unikko Shower Curtains will bring a little fun into an otherwise dull bathroom. These cool bathroom shower curtains are available in three fabulous colors: Red, Blue, and Grey. 100% Polyester and machine washable.

The soft lines and relaxed style of these Senta Wine Glasses and Champagne Glass create a well balanced feel in your hand, but are robust enough to stand extensive use. Once you pick up a Senta Wine Glass you’ll wonder why all wine glasses aren’t made this way. The iittala Senta collection includes: White Wine Glasses, Red Wine Glasses, and Champagne Glasses.

These attractive bowls designed by Alvar Aalto are inspired by his original Savoy design. The classic wavy shape is presented in several different colors of glass that are carefully produced at iittala’s glassworks. These glass mini-bowls are wonderful decorating pieces and also make great little gifts. Each bowl comes in an iittala gift box and can be shipped directly to your recipient from FinnishGifts.com.

These beautifully crafted glass cards by iittala make great gifts. The translucent glass allows for the graphic to be seen from each side with each viewing angle being unique. Get a glass card for someone special our yourself – great for a windowsill, desktop, or table. Artist Heljä Liukko-Sundström’s signature is on the side of each piece. Several sizes and styles available: Seasons Glass Cards, Small Glass Cards, and Moomin Glass Cards.