The Design Library

7 Reasons to Buy Less, Choose Better, and Live with Legacy

7 Reasons to Buy Less, Choose Better, and Live ...

Stand Out Without ShoutingToday’s homes and feeds are filled with familiar styles—and that's the problem. Many designers produced far more than their famous icons. Take Finnish legend Yrjö Kukkapuro. Everyone...

7 Reasons to Buy Less, Choose Better, and Live ...

Stand Out Without ShoutingToday’s homes and feeds are filled with familiar styles—and that's the problem. Many designers produced far more than their famous icons. Take Finnish legend Yrjö Kukkapuro. Everyone...

Nordic Folk Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries: A Revival of Rural Beauty

Nordic Folk Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries:...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Nordic countries experienced a folk art revival that celebrated the vibrant traditions of rural life. As industrialization swept through Europe, artists and...

Nordic Folk Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries:...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Nordic countries experienced a folk art revival that celebrated the vibrant traditions of rural life. As industrialization swept through Europe, artists and...

Marimekko: From Failure to Fashion Icon

Marimekko: From Failure to Fashion Icon

Marimekko is more than a design house—it's a symbol of fearless creativity and Finnish resilience. Born in 1951 in Helsinki, Marimekko has grown into a globally beloved brand known for...

Marimekko: From Failure to Fashion Icon

Marimekko is more than a design house—it's a symbol of fearless creativity and Finnish resilience. Born in 1951 in Helsinki, Marimekko has grown into a globally beloved brand known for...

Arabia: A Piece of Finnish History

Arabia: A Piece of Finnish History

Arabia isn’t just tableware—it’s part of the fabric of Finnish everyday life. For over 150 years, Arabia has shaped the way people in Finland and worldwide set their tables, share...

Arabia: A Piece of Finnish History

Arabia isn’t just tableware—it’s part of the fabric of Finnish everyday life. For over 150 years, Arabia has shaped the way people in Finland and worldwide set their tables, share...

Designer: Ulla Procopé

Designer: Ulla Procopé

Ulla Procopé (1921–1968) was a Finnish ceramic designer renowned for her contributions to the Arabia ceramics company during the mid-20th century. Her designs, characterized by both functionality and aesthetic appeal,...

Designer: Ulla Procopé

Ulla Procopé (1921–1968) was a Finnish ceramic designer renowned for her contributions to the Arabia ceramics company during the mid-20th century. Her designs, characterized by both functionality and aesthetic appeal,...