Artek’s 90th anniversary celebrations continue with a collaborative furniture collection featuring Marimekko, a Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand.
Presented during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, the two brands will host a conceptual exhibition at Marimekko’s Copenhagen flagship store.
The exhibition gives visitors to 3daysofdesign the first opportunity to experience the limited-edition Artek + Marimekko collection ahead of its launch.
The collection forms part of Artek’s 90th anniversary celebrations, during which the company is collaborating with like-minded creative partners to present a series of special edition collections.
The Artek + Marimekko collection showcases a selection of Aalto furniture that combines Marimekko’s art of printmaking with Artek’s expertise in wood bending. It examines how bold, recurring patterns, designed by Maija Isola for Marimekko’s architectural Arkkitehti series, are applied to Alvar Aalto’s birchwood furniture designs.
Thematically, it celebrates what unites two iconic Finnish brands: bold and distinct identities that are shaped by architecture, nature, and human-centric pragmatism.
This marked the first time Artek and Marimekko have collaborated on a limited-edition collection, presenting a set of products that bring beauty and joy into everyday life.
The exhibition at 3daysofdesign was designed together with Finnish designer Linda Bergroth. It showcased the products in a setting that highlights how Artek’s poetic simplicity complements Marimekko’s bold and joyful essence. The exhibition is open to the public throughout the design festival.
The Artek + Marimekko collection will also launch worldwide this September.
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