Heikki Orvola (b. 1943) is one of the most versatile giants in Finnish design, moving masterfully between ceramics at Arabia, glass at Nuutajärvi, and textiles at Marimekko. He has a unique gift for creating objects that become inseparable from Finnish everyday life. While his Kivi candleholders for Iittala are a global design staple, Orvola’s genius lies in his range—from the grand, atmospheric Aurora glassware to the delicate Miranda bowls. His work is a perfect marriage of technical precision and a deep, intuitive understanding of color and light.

Heikki Orvola photo: Arabia Art Department Society