Kiela - Design from Lapland

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Elli

Arkkitehtitoimisto N-A-M refines dreams into beautiful, practical and lifecycleeconomic entities. “Elli” extendable dining table's innovative extension structure has been granted a utility model protection.

Arkkitehtitoimisto N-A-M
Sipi Hintsanen
www.n-a-m.fi
sipi.hintsanen@n-a-m.fi
Elli is handcrafted by Teemu Karjalainen, Carpentry shop Kiila

Chandelier

The impressive reindeer antler chandelier is a focal point in any space. Reindeer antlers have been utilised in the north
for decades. Hornwork wants to preserve these old traditions of working with this renewable material.

Hornwork
Ari Kangasniemi
www.hornwork.fi
kangasniemi@hornwork.fi

  

Water Pitcher

Some things are, by nature, simple. The stainless steel products reflect the peace and tranquility of their source of inspiration - the nature of Lapland.

JAUR
Eero Hyrkäs
www.jaur.fi
jaur@jaur.fi

Art on Sofa

Kaisa Sirén captures pieces of Lapland in her photographs and prints them on luxurious reindeer leather. Each motif
is beautifully handcrafted into 30 piece cushion series.

Kaisa Sirén
www.kaisasiren.fi
kuva@kaisasiren.fi
Cushions are handcrafted by Eila Puhakka

Eco Luxury cushions

The colourful floor cushions made of reindeer leather are the first outputs of their “Exclusivity via Uniqueness” product family. Reindeer leather is a luxurious and durable
material exceptional in furnishing products.

Littlefinland.fi
Mari Rotko
shop.littlefinland.fi
mari.rotko@littlefinland.fi

Koivu - Birch

Maari – raku ceramic interior design products. The roughness and unpredictability of the material allow an unlimited world of possibilities. Every piece is just as unique as the elements of the nature.

Ceramic Workshop Maari
Maarit Mattanen
www.maari.fi
maarit.mattanen@maari.fi

Valot luminaire

The handmade paper products are inpired by arctic white light, snow and sun reflections.

Paperivalo

Sirpa Kivilompolo
www.paperivalo.fi
info@paperivalo.fi

Suutari writingdesk

Puusepänliike Pihlaja Ltd focuses on creating solid wood furniture for both public and private spaces. The airy and light design of the “Suutari” table introduces the design of
an old cobbler's table into the present day.

Puusepänliike Pihlaja
Tuomas Puranen & Heikki Puukka
www.pihlajaoy.fi
tuomas.puranen@pihlajaoy.fi, heikki.puukka@pihlajaoy.fi

 Sagat

 Sámi Duodji promotes Finnish Sámi Handicrafts that value the authentic, original and living Sámi culture. Ilmari Laiti's products represent traditional crafts and materials. Seija Ranttila's Ságat brings the traditional strong and rich colours into modern day textiles.

Sámi Duodji
www.samiduodji.com
shop@samiduodji.com

 

 

Young designers at Kiela

Valkea

Two way candle holders and extinguisher with a twist. These stainless steel products derive their minimalism and pure forms from the Finnish nature.

Reetta Eskola
Student of University of Lapland
reetta@tuusa.fi
Manufacturer: Kultakeskus, Finland www.kultakeskus.fi

 

Kulmio

Kulmio allows you to change the amount of light and its character by twisting the upper and lower parts of the cube. 

Elina Hildén
Student of University of Lapland
elinahilden@hotmail.com

Spider Stool

The Spider Stool plays with edges, light and shadow. Triangular, spidery shapes are carved from birch plywood.
Inspiration found in nature, in water shaped driftwood, in claws and antlers and insect legs.

Netta Korhonen
Student of University of Lapland
netta.korhonen@gmail.com

Keinu

Keinu is a rocking chair designed for a modern home. The design was inspired by tradition and bringing tradition into present in a sustainable way. Keinu keeps the body in movement while activating muscles.

Jenni Marttila
Student of University of Lapland
jemartti@ulapland.fi

Northward Yearning

Northward Yearning is a collection of four outfits designed dreams in mind. Showcased here is an evening gown of bamboo terry with dip dyed details and jersey jewellery.

Helka Mäkinen
Student of University of Lapland
helka.makinen@gmail.com

Hidden Star

Hidden Star -collection is inspired by the Finnish winter night and nature. This collection sewn using traditional methods combines knits with lamb and fox fur.

Pirita Norvanto
Student of University of Lapland
pirita@piritanorvanto.com
Photo by: Miika J. Norvanto

Oikku

The necklace made of used or broken zippers value ecological thinking. The zipper pullers turn into earrings and the chains into necklaces and bracelets. Joint parts are nickel free.

Riikka Oikarainen
Student of University of Lapland
roikarainen@gmail.com

Saaga swing

Saaga is a multifunctional product which follows the user all the way from childhood to adulthood. Saaga can be modified as a cradle, a swing, a chair and a footstool.

Heidi Ollikainen & Laura Koskela
Students of University of Lapland
hollikai@ulapland.fi, lkoskela@ulapland.fi
Textile Design: Liisa Karppinen

EK1

The use of the finest Finnish plywood brings strength and a fascinating look to this uniquely shaped coffee table. Jukka Pirinen has created the simple yet classy look of Ek1 by using only the necessary factors in its design.

Jukka Pirinen
Student of University of Lapland
jpirinen@ulapland.fi

Haive

Haive is a LED table lamp. It is a combination of traditional materials,
wood (oak) and metal. Elegant design of the lamp gives traditional materials a new point of view.

Janne Sipilä
Student of University of Lapland
janne.sipil@gmail.com

Eggxistence

Insect

Mystery Posters are works of graphic design students Iines Partanen and Juhani Näränen. 

Eggxistence by Juhani Näränen, jnaranen@ulapland.fi

Insect by Iines Partanen, ipartane@ulapland.fi