As part of its 90th anniversary festivities, Artek has joined forces with Finnish design house Marimekko to present a limited furniture collection. This collaborative collection merges Marimekko’s art of printmaking and Artek’s technology of wood bending. Some of Marimekko’s most iconic prints by designer Maija Isola combine with the purity of Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60, Table 90D and Bench 153B. Each pattern is applied using marquetry on birch veneer, where contrasting wood grains translate Isola’s vibrant patterns into a subtle, shimmering surface. The collection celebrates what unites two iconic Finnish brands — bold and distinct identities shaped by architecture, nature and human-centric pragmatism. It reflects Artek and Marimekko’s pursuit of long-lasting design, and the marquetry production process minimises wood waste. All products are made from responsibly sourced Finnish birchwood at Artek’s factory near Turku in south-western Finland.

The three patterns selected for Aalto furniture in this limited collection come from Maija Isola’s Arkkitehti (‘architect’ in English) series, a collection originally made up of large-scale and simplified designs for interiors. These were curated by the company’s founder Armi Ratia, who wanted bold recurring patterns that were architectural in form and inspired by the natural world.

Three of the most elemental Aalto designs—Stool 60, Bench 153B, and Table 90D—bring versatility and organic warmth to everyday living. The stool and bench serve as seats, tables, storage units, and display surfaces, while Table 90D is a low table with a relaxed familiarity equally suited to public and private spaces.