Finnish design Step into the world of Finnish design, where beauty is found in simplicity, function, and everyday life. Discover beloved design classics, inspiring Finnish designers, and timeless pieces for the home—from furniture and lighting to glassware, textiles, and decor. Explore how craftsmanship, natural materials, and Nordic aesthetics continue to shape homes that feel calm, personal, and beautifully lived in. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:33:26 +0000 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:45:33 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/design Some of Ari’s Finnish vintage textiles are over 100 years old—“I’ve gotten pretty good at removing stains” Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:33:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ari-collects-tampella https://www.kotona.com/articles/ari-collects-tampella 0 Heikki Orvola on glassmaking: “The sketches were the sheet music, and the designer was the conductor” Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:18:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/heikki-orvola https://www.kotona.com/articles/heikki-orvola 0 Finnish sculptor and designer Matias Karsikas on glass: “What fascinates me is its fluidity and the way it flows” Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:31:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sculptor-matias-karsikas https://www.kotona.com/articles/sculptor-matias-karsikas 0 6 Finnish design lessons worth stealing, according to an interior architect Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:48:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/6-finnish-design-lessons-worth-stealing https://www.kotona.com/articles/6-finnish-design-lessons-worth-stealing 0 Nanny Still’s Grapponia brings a splash of joy to the table Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:22:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/nanny-still-grapponia https://www.kotona.com/articles/nanny-still-grapponia 0 A world-famous light fell short—so a leading Finnish architect designed a lesser-known classic Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/juha-leiviska-jl341-pendant-light https://www.kotona.com/articles/juha-leiviska-jl341-pendant-light 0 Quiz: You know what you like—but what’s your design personality? 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