Heikki Orvola
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