AARIKKA -
In 1954, Kaija Aarikka was about to graduate as a textile designer.
She wove and sewed a dress of natural colour for herself.
However, she was unable to find adequately stylish buttons. So,
she bought some wood and began carving them herself. The
buttons became an instant hit and started Kaija´s busiest and
most important spring. Together with her husband, Erkki
Ruokonen, she founded the family business Aarikka Oy.
Today, Aarikka is a globally recognised brand and an inseparable
part of the history of Finnish industrial design. The story of
Aarikka, which began from a button fifty years ago, continues
today as a tale of courage, joy and creativity.
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ALVAR AALTO - 1898-1976 - Finland
One of the century's landmark figures in the renewal of
architecture and interior decoration. Known for his bentwood
furniture that has sold millions worldwide. His emphasis on organic
forms played an important role in humanizing international style.
He initially worked as an exhibition designer and later turned to
architecture and furniture design in 1923 and 1925 respectively
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JUST ANDERSEN (1884-1943)
This designer designed for George Jensen before going out on
his own.
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