Abstract
- Finnish design firms Artek and Marimekko have collaborated on a brand new furnishings assortment, “Artek + Marimekko,” to have a good time their inventive heritage.
- The gathering options basic Artek furnishings, together with items by Alvar Aalto, adorned with iconic Marimekko patterns from Maija Isola’s “Arkkitehti” collection, equivalent to “Lokki,” “Seireeni,” and “Kivet,” utilizing marquetry.
- This collaboration, a part of Artek’s Ninetieth-anniversary celebration, can be previewed at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen this June and formally launched in September.
Two of Finland’s largest design firms Artek and Marimekko have joined forces on a group of furnishings that collectively celebrates their inventive heritage.
The “Artek + Marimekko” assortment, set to debut at this yr’s 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen subsequent week, sees a collection of Artek items designed by Alvar Aalto up to date with Marimekko patterns.
Included within the assortment is a Stool 60, Bench 153B, and Desk 90D, which Aalto designed between 1933 and 1945. The three prints have been chosen from Marimekko’s “Arkkitehti” collection, which was designed by Maija Isola and have gone on to turn into a number of the model’s most recongnisable patterns.
Somewhat than merely making use of the prints to the floor of the furnishings, the staff of craftspeople at Artek have replicated the “Lokki”, “Seireeni” and “Kivet” motifs utilizing marquetry strategies.
“Utilizing marquetry on a veneer prime floor, the patterns shimmer as they work together with motion and lightweight,” Artek says. “The gathering displays Artek and Marimekko’s pursuit to create long-lasting design, and the manufacturing strategy of this marquetry approach minimises wooden waste.”
The Artek + Marimekko assortment is the newest in a collection of collaborations that commemorate the model’s Ninetieth anniversary. It follows on from a limited-edition vary that includes Moomin characters, developed by Finnish artist Tove Jansson in 1945, and is joined by a commemorative poster designed by Finnish modern artist Inka Bell.
Whereas the items gained’t formally launch till September this yr, they are going to be previewed in an set up designed by Linda Bergroth throughout 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, which can be open at Pilestræde 29 from June 17 to 21.
