Iittala Kastehelmi
The Kastehelmi range of glassware (Kastehelmi translated from Finnish is “dew pearl”) is one of
the most well know glassware from Iittala in Finland.
The decoration of these glassware looks
like there would be small, different sized pearls rhythmically receding from the center.
The designer of Kastehelmi is...
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Iittala Kastehelmi The Kastehelmi range of glassware (Kastehelmi translated from Finnish is “dew pearl”) is one of the most well know glassware from Iittala in Finland. The decoration of these glassware looks like there would be small, different sized pearls rhythmically receding from the center. The designer of Kastehelmi is Oiva Toikka, very well know Finnish glass artist. The actual story of the design process is more practical than the fragile name and outlook gives to understand. The idea of using droplets of glass as decoration came to Toikka from the technical challenge: he was thinking of the ways of covering the joint marks left on the surface of pressed glass pieces by the production process. For the designer’s sake it must be said, that the manufacturing method would have needed only one pearl, but it was by aesthetic reasons the designer added full load of pearls to the mold. This design was one of the first works Oiva Toikka did for the famous Nuutajärvi glass factor
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Scandinavian Morning in Athens
The Flower Pot lamp, designed by Verner Panton in 1969, is the lamp of its era and a good
example of Scandinavian design.
In the era of the 60s, the flower power generation took over declaring love, peace and harmony
for everyone; students revolted in France and Italy, and man was sent to the Moon.
The...
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Scandinavian Morning in Athens The Flower Pot lamp, designed by Verner Panton in 1969, is the lamp of its era and a good example of Scandinavian design. In the era of the 60s, the flower power generation took over declaring love, peace and harmony for everyone; students revolted in France and Italy, and man was sent to the Moon. The design for that era was bright, colorful and extremely playful – exactly what Verner Panton knew best. He designed his lamp with the happenings of the era in mind – therefore the name, The Flower Pot lamp. At the same time as being the voice of the hippie era,the design of The Flower Pot lamp is simple and minimalistic like Scandinavian design is thought to be. The lamp consists of two semi-circular, different sized spheres facing each other, and a simple stand for the table lamp models. The colors of the lamp are all bright but only one color is used throughout the whole lamp; this simple design and style makes the lamp an imposing design piece. Tha
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Cultural importance of Scandinavian design
In any given country and culture, design has great importance in both cultural and in economic
terms.
Finnish design’s cultural significance is in creating and maintaining the national identity
as well as individual identity.
Finnish design is also part of the Finns’ memory and history....
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Cultural importance of Scandinavian design In any given country and culture, design has great importance in both cultural and in economic terms. Finnish design’s cultural significance is in creating and maintaining the national identity as well as individual identity. Finnish design is also part of the Finns’ memory and history. The bright and happy fabrics of Marimekko in 1960s were part of many Finns’ youth and their parent’s generation has good memories of Kilta tableware. Finland is known around the world from, for example, Alvar Aalto, Jean Sibelius and a significant design of its own as part of the greater movement of Scandinavian design. Scandinavia refers to the countries of Northern Europe Scandinavia refers to the countries of Northern Europe: Denmark, Sweden, Norway. However, when talking about Scandinavian design, Finland is also included. Designers of these countries have all developed their own distinctive style of design since the 1950s. Simple, sleek and functio
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Par Austin Mary
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Know about Marimekko
Scandinavian design appeared in the 1950s in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Scandinavian design is a design movement and its main features are simple and minimalistic
design, and functionality.
A perfect example of a leading Scandinavian design textile company is the Finnish design
company Marimekkko which...
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Know about Marimekko Scandinavian design appeared in the 1950s in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Scandinavian design is a design movement and its main features are simple and minimalistic design, and functionality. A perfect example of a leading Scandinavian design textile company is the Finnish design company Marimekkko which produces fabrics and readymade items for stores all around the world. Marimekko was established in 1951 by Finnish couple, Armi and Viljo Ratia. When Marimekko is translated literally it means “Mary-dress. ” Because of Marimekko’s bold and uninhibited textiles and readymade products, it has become a respected name in the world of design. When the style-icon of her days Jackie Kennedy wore Marimekko, Marimekko became a synonym of all things that are modern, chic and sophisticated. The Finnish industry also has become stronger over the years with the market becoming more diverse and demand having increased since the 1950s. Simultaneously new profession
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 23 Août 2011
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Economic and cultural history of Scandinavian people
Scandinavian people share a same economic and cultural history and linguistic
roots (excluding Finland).
All have a unique character which reflects each
country’s different geographic and environmental conditions.
Greater than using
other approaches on the earth, designers in...
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Economic and cultural history of Scandinavian people Scandinavian people share a same economic and cultural history and linguistic roots (excluding Finland). All have a unique character which reflects each country’s different geographic and environmental conditions. Greater than using other approaches on the earth, designers in Scandinavia have launched and cherished a democratic way to design which seeks the enhancement of many standard living with the help of decent and affordable designs and technology. Since Scandinavian design’s birth in 1920s the toy has been held by an ethical humanist ethos. That moral belief in social necessity has formed the philosophical base from which Scandinavian design has developed and succeeded. Scandinavians are extremely talented and skilled with respect to design. They re well-known world wide by their inimitable and unique designs which are the bridge between crafts and industrial production. The close bond between beautiful, organic forms a
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 18 Août 2011
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Scandinavian furniture design and decoration
Scandinavia covers Sweden, Norway and Denmark geographically but in design Finland is also part
of it.
Scandinavian furniture design and decorating are renowned all over the world for their
contemporary, innovative and streamlined qualities.
Characteristic to Scandinavian design is...
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Scandinavian furniture design and decoration Scandinavia covers Sweden, Norway and Denmark geographically but in design Finland is also part of it. Scandinavian furniture design and decorating are renowned all over the world for their contemporary, innovative and streamlined qualities. Characteristic to Scandinavian design is focusing on function or utility of the products. Also continued commitment to modernist ideals and the use of modern technology as well as using materials like teak wood and metal are characteristic to Scandinavian design. In Scandinavian pottery and glassware design naturalistic forms are main themes and in fabrics Scandinavian design mainly uses clear, easy and simple patterns. Scandinavian Furniture Design The most dominant theme in Scandinavian furniture design is neoclassicism in its most advanced, exact and modern stage. The Stockholm Exhibition in 1930 and also the World’s Fair in New York in 1939 introduced the world to the Scandinavian design style
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 11 Août 2011
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Introduction to Scandinavian Style
Scandinavian style of furniture and decorating are famous internationally for his or
her fashionable, innovative and clean lined qualities.
Typical Scandinavian style is
functionality and utility of those product is very useful in day to day life.
Utilization
of contemporary technology with...
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Introduction to Scandinavian Style Scandinavian style of furniture and decorating are famous internationally for his or her fashionable, innovative and clean lined qualities. Typical Scandinavian style is functionality and utility of those product is very useful in day to day life. Utilization of contemporary technology with materials like teak wood and metal are typical to Scandinavian style. Scandinavian glassware and pottery style uses naturalistic forms as well as in materials essentially the most theme are clear and simple patterns. Scandinavian style has emerged in 20th century. There are several samples of art for art’s sake with zero purposeful purpose however life-enhancing beauty. You can find designers who design product for industrial manufacture. giant glass works and ceramic factories like Iittala are globally famous to its purposeful integrity, restrained aesthetics, smart sturdiness and wonderful quality. it s the Scandinavian designers’ advancement of Organic s
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 5 Août 2011
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Your Favourite Things in Design
Who says Scandinavian design is boring? Favourite Things is a pendant lamp that gives
you the possibility to exhibit your treasures.
It works as an ordinary lamp too, but it
can be used as a miniature vitrine with a light inside as well.
The Favourite Things lamp is made of transparent glass and shaped...
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Your Favourite Things in Design Who says Scandinavian design is boring? Favourite Things is a pendant lamp that gives you the possibility to exhibit your treasures. It works as an ordinary lamp too, but it can be used as a miniature vitrine with a light inside as well. The Favourite Things lamp is made of transparent glass and shaped like a bowl. The bowl has an aperture in the side for placing your objects in it. After turning the lights on these objects are under the spotlight, giving them a look familiar from exhibition displays. Favorite Things is designed by the Stockholm-based designer Chen Karlsson. The designer claims that the inspiration for the design came while visiting the Natural Sciences Museum in Stockholm. There he saw a polar bear spotlighted inside a glass cabinet and emphasized the accentuated light source that exposed the white creature dramatically. Chen Karlsson liked the effect and wanted to bring it to his household designing. Favourite Things is a grea
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 28 Juil. 2011
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Scandinavian Design Democracy
Scandinavia refers to the countries of Northern Europe:
Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
When talking about
Scandinavian design, Finland is also included.
Designers of
these countries developed their own distinctive style of design
in the 1950s called Scandinavian Design.
Simple, sleek and functional –...
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Scandinavian Design Democracy Scandinavia refers to the countries of Northern Europe: Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. When talking about Scandinavian design, Finland is also included. Designers of these countries developed their own distinctive style of design in the 1950s called Scandinavian Design. Simple, sleek and functional – that is how Scandinavian design is often described. Natural materials like wood and a minimalistic style are also connected to the Scandinavian design. But what is the most distinctive feature for Scandinavian design is the manufacturing method: Scandinavian design is about low-cost mass production. Scandinavian design is often called a democratic design. The development of manufacturing methods gave finally the opportunity to offer masses products that were affordable and beautiful at the same time. Having well designed objects was no longer the fun of the rich; now everyone had the same opportunity to buy design products. This aspect of Scandinavian d
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 18 Juil. 2011
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Armi’s Marimekko
"One has to dream, and one must stand out from the rest".
These are the words of Armi Ratia, the lady behind the Finnish
textile and clothing design company known for its original
prints and colours.
Marimekko was founded in 1951 by rmi Ratia and her designer
friend, who was soon became Armi’s husband Viljo....
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Armi’s Marimekko "One has to dream, and one must stand out from the rest". These are the words of Armi Ratia, the lady behind the Finnish textile and clothing design company known for its original prints and colours. Marimekko was founded in 1951 by rmi Ratia and her designer friend, who was soon became Armi’s husband Viljo. The coluorful prints and clean cuts of Marimekko became an instant success among Finnish fashionists of the time: the patterns were new and original in the Finnish textile industry. International recognition came in the 1960’s, when the US first lady to be, Jacqueline Kennedy, bought seven Marimekko dresses and used them during the election campaign for her husband John F. Kennedy. The intellectuals and culture persons in United States took on Marimekko prints and patterns as their favourites. From the fifties to the seventies Marimekko was a central part of any Finnish wardrobe. From this standpoint it seemed like everyone owned something from Marimekko.
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Par Austin Mary
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Publiée le 12 Juil. 2011
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