Marimekko and Artek (505) Find the 20th-century roots of some of today's hottest designs in Finland. First, look at Marimekko, a lifestyle design company dedicated to making the most everyday objects into objects of art. Their bold yet vibrant fabrics and designs have donned the likes of trendsetters from Jackie O to Ashley Judd.
In the architectural realm, Artek has parlayed its unique methods of bending and laminating birch into functional furniture that's a status symbol around the world.
